How Leonard Miller Solves The Bulls Patrick Williams Problem

Patrick Williams may be facing the biggest season of his Chicago Bulls career — and this time, his draft status and contract may not save him.

On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down The Patrick Williams Problem and why the former No. 4 pick has more to prove than anyone on the roster. Williams has struggled to show meaningful growth, shot a career-low 37.2% from the field in 2025-26, and now has to earn minutes under a front office that did not draft him or give him his five-year, $90 million deal.

Haize also looks at why Tre Jones may quietly be one of the most important Bulls this season. Jones averaged 13.5 points, 5.3 assists and 1.1 steals in Chicago while shooting 55.6% from the field, and his nearly 4-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio gives the Bulls a steady low-usage guard who can help organize young players like Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain.

Then the spotlight shifts to Leonard Miller, who may be Tiago Splitter’s secret weapon. Miller finished last season strong, averaging 16.2 points and 8.2 rebounds in April before Chicago picked up his inexpensive $2.4 million option. His athleticism, rebounding, transition ability and positional versatility give him a real path to minutes — but shooting, defensive discipline and a crowded frontcourt remain major obstacles.

🔥 Topics include:

• The Patrick Williams problem
• Why P-Will can no longer rely on draft status or contract
• How Tiago Splitter may build a true performance-based rotation
• Tre Jones as the Bulls’ most underrated development piece
• Why Jones can help unlock Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis and Dailyn Swain
• Leonard Miller’s late-season breakout
• Why Miller fits Splitter’s pace, rebounding and role-based system
• Miller vs Patrick Williams as a training camp battle
• How the Bulls’ frontcourt crowd impacts minutes
• Why performance must finally matter in Chicago

🎧 Tap in with Haize on Chicago Bulls Central for the full breakdown!

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