NBA: 1 Breakout candidate for every team heading into 2022-23

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Cleveland Cavaliers Evan Mobley (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) /

Chicago Bulls – Patrick Williams

After a solid rookie season, Patrick Williams missed most of his sophomore season with the Chicago Bulls. Despite playing less than 20 games last season, the hope is that Williams can make strides heading into his third year.

Williams is a talented athletic wing that could be a huge asset to a Bulls team that will be looking to find some magic this season. If he can take a step forward, he could be something of a missing piece for Chicago.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Evan Mobley

All the talk surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into this season will revolve around the acquisition of Donovan Mitchell. However, if there’s one player that should be kept an eye on as a potential breakout player, it’s Evan Mobley.

Mobley is one of the most talented young bigs and seems ready to make a jump heading into his second season.