Our ole buddy Bobby Portis

[Smashcat]

Shams Charania‏Verified account@ShamsCharania
Sources: Bulls forwards Bobby Portis and Nikola Mirotic were involved in serious altercation in practice today, leaving Mirotic hospitalized and out indefinitely. Story coming.

 

[USNNFOCAT]

Not Bobby, I guess no one expected that such a class act!

 

[JJBlue06]

Yahoo article said Portis hit Mirotic with a cheap shot. Not a good look at all.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Everyone wave bye to Bobby!

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

Everyone wave bye to Bobby!

With one finger

 

[Smashcat]

K.C. Johnson‏Verified account@KCJHoop 42s43 seconds ago
Here’s Bulls release on Mirotic/Portis altercation:

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

K.C. Johnson‏Verified account@KCJHoop 42s43 seconds ago
Here’s Bulls release on Mirotic/Portis altercation:

damn...assaulted during practice by a teammate? just damn...

 

[JonathanUSAF]

One can only hope that the Bulls exercise some common sense and waive Portis IF he did, in fact, suckerpunch Mirotic. I can always appreciate good competition, but not when it turns into assault and battery.

 

[SilentsAreGolden]

Which Portis? The one who made the comment about driving a Mazerati or whatever?

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Bulls gonna be bad this year..

 

[Kentucky fan 1989]

I remember him being bitter about Monk going to UK instead of Arkansas.

 

[TexKat]

One of Coach Andersons finest!

 

[flacat22]

I’m kneeling for Mirotic. Let’s see what happens. Jemele will say that Portis was “forced to do it to protect his family.” Wilbon will say, “it’s Chicago, my boy Jordan was a fighter, Bobby’s gotta feed his kids.” Nolan Richardson will say “that’s what me and Mike taught.” Hopefully the DA will see a crime was committed and prosecute it justly. #kneelforknikola

 

[420grover]

Littl Brock's finest

 

[Simple_Man]

I am speechless, this is not cool at all !

 

[king of cali]

Apparently Mirotic ran up on Portis twice before Portis retaliated.

 

[ZenCatFan73]

Uh, so? Mirotic ended up in the hospital with a concussion and several broken bones in his face. He will need surgery. Portis will likely get charged with assault and is facing a big suspension. I hope he gets cut. Doubtful though, because people.

 

[flacat22]

Apparently Mirotic ran up on Portis twice before Portis retaliated.

Link?

 

[Cindog28]

Apparently Mirotic ran up on Portis twice before Portis retaliated.

Maybe Portis should have just pushed him to the ground. Not break his face.

 

[king of cali]

Link?

5:07 PM PT

• ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic is out indefinitely after suffering fractures to his upper jaw and a concussion in an altercation with teammate Bobby Portis at practice Tuesday.

The players had been talking trash to one another in practice, jawing back and forth before those exchanges escalated into a physical encounter, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Mirotic charged at Portis twice before Portis threw a punch and connected with Mirotic's face, league sources said. Mirotic dropped to the floor and laid there for several minutes before getting up, league sources said.

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Mirotic was taken to the hospital and released later Tuesday, sources said.

The Bulls announced that surgery is likely for Mirotic.

The Vertical first reported news of the altercation.

In a statement, the Bulls said they are evaluating disciplinary action.

Bulls general manager Gar Forman was in the practice and witnessed the altercation, league sources said.

Mirotic, 26, averaged 10.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game last season, and was expected to start for Chicago this season. He signed a two-year deal with $12.5 million guaranteed this season to stay with the Bulls.

Portis, 22, averaged 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds last season, and was battling Mirotic for the team's starting power forward spot.

Chicago opens the season Thursday night in Toronto.

 

[flacat22]

5:07 PM PT

• ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic is out indefinitely after suffering fractures to his upper jaw and a concussion in an altercation with teammate Bobby Portis at practice Tuesday.

The players had been talking trash to one another in practice, jawing back and forth before those exchanges escalated into a physical encounter, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Mirotic charged at Portis twice before Portis threw a punch and connected with Mirotic's face, league sources said. Mirotic dropped to the floor and laid there for several minutes before getting up, league sources said.

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Mirotic was taken to the hospital and released later Tuesday, sources said.

The Bulls announced that surgery is likely for Mirotic.

The Vertical first reported news of the altercation.

In a statement, the Bulls said they are evaluating disciplinary action.

Bulls general manager Gar Forman was in the practice and witnessed the altercation, league sources said.

Mirotic, 26, averaged 10.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game last season, and was expected to start for Chicago this season. He signed a two-year deal with $12.5 million guaranteed this season to stay with the Bulls.

Portis, 22, averaged 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds last season, and was battling Mirotic for the team's starting power forward spot.

Chicago opens the season Thursday night in Toronto.

HOW ABOUT YAHOO’S account?

Mirotic was taken to the hospital Tuesday after their shoving altercation during practice ended with an alleged surprise punch from Portis to Mirotic’s face, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Mirotic is undergoing tests, but is expected to be out for the foreseeable future, league sources said.

“SURPRISE PUNCH.” That equals BITCH move. Neither of us were there but cmon.

https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-bu...ercation-teammate-bobby-portis-223615980.html

 

[flacat22]

Bobby ain’t Mike Tyson, he’s not catching Mirotic squares up and breaking a his UPPER jaw and causing a concussion...cmon man.

 

[Wall Knight Teague]

Portis has shown himself to be a thug before. He gets zero benefit of the doubt.

 

[bigbluelou]

Mirotic should be suspended for striking Portis’ fist with his face.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Portis is far from a franchise player.. Im not sure his career survives this. He just compromised two players before the season started.

 

[flacat22]

He will be...

 

[docholiday51]

Bulls gonna be bad this year..

Nah,they will be pretty good.........in the WWE

 

[JonathanUSAF]

Portis will ultimately be bounced from Chicago in all likelihood, but will catch on with some other team.

 

[flacat22]

It’s not political, ITS CRIMINAL. Tell Nikola’s family that this discussion is not merited.

 

[morgousky]

There is a board here to talk politics.The Paddock.

You gotta back off that. You're too transparent. Common theme.

 

[thebluestreak]

Bobby Portis be like:

 

[JonathanUSAF]

That's the same face Bobby made when he realized they were going to get dismantled in the SEC championship game a few years ago.

 

[ib4ky]

 

[katwest]

I'm sure crazy eyes sucker punched him from the side or something, too bad he don't realize that's gonna cost him big time.

 

[Macy's socks]

It’s not political, ITS CRIMINAL. Tell Nikola’s family that this discussion is not merited.

Exactly. What would happen if I struck you in such a way and caused that amount of damage?

Police, jail, and immediate charges filed. Because it is illegal.

 

[Saven]

As a Bulls fan, I had very low expectations going into the season. This pretty much sets the tone of what to expect from hear on out.

 

[W_Heisenberg]

Wait until the info comes out...some have reported he used some serious racial slurs against Portis...like, really bad.

 

[ukmelanie]

Wait until the info comes out...some have reported he used some serious racial slurs against Portis...like, really bad.

I haven't seen that reported anywhere.

 

[JFCats22]

In any other walk of life he would be arrested. If I did this at my office I would certainly be taken to jail.

Why is he not being charged/arrested?

 

[JonathanUSAF]

Same reason hockey players aren't arrested when they get into fights and punch one another in the face repeatedly.