It only took one game for Tiago Splitter to send a clear message to the longest-tenured Bull.

In the team's regular-season opener against the Toronto Raptors, 13 of an available 14 players touched the floor. The odd man out was Patrick Williams, despite possessing the kind of frame that makes sense against a long and strong Raptors roster.

The move only further underscored just how much has changed for the organization as a whole. The former No. 4 overall pick was a priority for the previous regime. He was consistently a main part of the rotation despite repeatedly poor results. Still only 24 years old, it was unclear how a new front office and coaching staff would perceive the forward, especially when factoring in that he is one of the most expensive players on the roster. Williams is owed $18.0 million in each of the next three seasons.

Well, Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter haven't let that impact any of their decision-making.…