When Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan benched Patrick Williams on Monday, the decision came as a surprise — not because it was unwarranted but because it was so long overdue. This should have happened weeks ago.

Bulls coach Billy Donovan on Monday removed struggling power forward Patrick Williams from the starting lineup. At least for a night, the adjustment paid off for all parties involved.

Here’s a look at the six Bulls who have the most trade value and why their individual circumstances warrant trades.

After losing seven of their last eight games, the Chicago Bulls hosted one of the best teams in the league on Monday, the Denver Nuggets. Led by superstar center Nikola Jokic with 33 points, the Nuggets still came up short as the Bulls picked up the huge upset win.

If you’re a Chicago Bulls fan, the past few years haven’t been the easiest. Since 2017, the team has managed only one first-round playoff appearance. Despite years of rebuilding and trading for stars like Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, there hasn’t been much recent success to get fans excited.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket abasing Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Friday Nov. 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) AP

Pending how all things health-wise end up playing out, the Bulls are still good enough to steal a win if the Celtics play with their food.