Bulls must search far and Wide to avoid inevitable Patrick Williams outcome.

Introduction:

• Set the stage: The Bulls are stuck in NBA purgatory—too good to tank, not good enough to contend.
• Patrick Williams was supposed to be a cornerstone, but uncertainty clouds his future.
• The need to look beyond the internal development model.

Section 1: The Patrick Williams Dilemma

• Brief overview of his draft pedigree (No. 4 pick in 2020).
• Flashes of potential: Defense, physical tools, occasional offensive promise.
• Lack of aggression and slow development offensively.
• Injuries and inconsistency have stalled growth.
• The inevitable question: Is he a long-term piece or a sunk cost?

Section 2: The Bulls’ Development Struggles

• The team’s recent track record with young talent.
• A front office hesitant to commit to a rebuild.
• The impact of coaching, roster construction, and lack of a clear development pipeline.

Section 3: Why Internal Hope Isn’t Enough

• Teams like OKC, Orlando, and Houston have successfully built through youth by taking bigger swings.
• The risk of sticking with mediocrity waiting for “potential” to blossom.
• Other prospects on the roster (Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu) showing more growth.

Section 4: Searching Far and Wide

• What “searching far and wide” looks like: aggressive drafting, international scouting, and trade market exploration.
• Names to watch in the upcoming draft.
• Overseas and G League options.
• Potential trade targets if the Bulls move on from Williams or other pieces.

Section 5: The Need for Vision

• More than a player issue—it’s an organizational philosophy problem.
• The Bulls must decide who they are and what kind of team they want to be.
• Do they build around DeRozan/Vucevic/LaVine or pivot entirely?

Conclusion:

• Patrick Williams may still find his stride—but the Bulls can’t wait forever.
• Committing to a broader, bolder talent search is the only way out of purgato.