The Chicago Bulls have their small forward of the future.

The team continued filling out its young core on deadline day, swinging a trade for Washington Wizards wing Otto Porter, who had fallen out of favor in the nation's capital during a topsy-turvy season. No one would have known it on Friday night, though, when Porter fit in seamlessly with his new team, scoring 18 points on tidy shooting marks of 7-of-9 from the field and 4-of-5 from beyond the arc in Chicago's 125-106 road win over the Brooklyn Nets.

“I felt good. It was natural,” the 25 year old told the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson of his debut with the Bulls. “I just tried to play off guys, read them. Guys knocked down open shots with confidence. Defensively, we were able to get stops and get out and run. Good team win.”

Porter was hardly the only one happy with his performance. Chicago coach Jim Boylen, who's butted heads at times with players for his old-school approach since taking over for the ousted Fred Hoiberg in early December, showered the sixth-year pro with positive coach speak after the game.

“He was communicating already,” Boylen said. “He picks things up quickly. To me, that’s what a pro is. He’s a pro. He can step into a situation with a comfort level and a confidence.”

Far more comfortable as a supporting offensive piece than primary scoring option, Porter fit into that role perfectly during his first game with the Bulls. Sophomore big Lauri Markkanen led the team with 31 points and 18 rebounds, while electric, inconsistent guard Zach LaVine chipped in 26 points of his own.