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New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis and Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving got into it over a loose ball on Friday at the Barclays Center. Nets swingman Taurean Prince came to Irving’s defense after he saw Portis trying to pick up Irving while the star guard was on the floor, looking to […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis won’t play in the team’s preseason opener against the Washington Wizards on Monday due to a hip injury. Portis is suffering from a contused left rib. Bobby Portis (contused left rib) is out tonight, the Knicks say. — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) October 7, 2019 Bobby Portis signed a […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis never forgets where he came from. Portis grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas in the 1990s, when it was one of the most dangerous cities in the country. Now a millionaire playing for one of the most historic franchises in the NBA, Portis wears Arkansas on his chest […]

Bobby Portis wants to be “Sixth Man of the Year” with the New York Knicks. Portis signed a two-year, $31 million deal with the Knicks this summer in free agency. He split time last season with the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. The energetic Portis is looking forward to playing in The Big Apple and […]

New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis made his way back to Chicago, despite having recently signed with his new team in the summer. The 24-year-old admitted it’s hard to get away, even after he was traded by the Bulls to the Washington Wizards last season, then becoming a free agent in July. “I always come […]

After recently signing a huge two-year, $31 million deal with the New York Knicks this summer, incoming fifth year power forward Bobby Portis is definitely not short on confidence. As one of the recruits brought in to The Big Apple this offseason, Portis recently shared how he believes he is more than ready to take […]

New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis strongly believes that the team will have a really good season. In an interview with David Yapkowitz of Basketball Insiders, Portis acknowledges the fact that things won’t be easy for the Knicks at first, but he added that the team will work collectively to get better every day. “It’s […]

When the New York Knicks missed out on their top free agent targets last month, they immediately signed some veteran players to make good use of their huge amount of cap space. One of their key signings this summer is athletic forward Julius Randle. Randle is coming off a great season with the New Orleans […]

Bobby Portis is looking forward to playing for New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale next season. Portis says the Knicks head coach is built the same way he is: a passionate and fierce competitor. “Since my interview process, he’ll text me everyday,” Portis told Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson of Heavy. “He’s a fierce coach, […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis says he loves rookie small forward RJ Barrett’s “competitive edge and upside.” The Knicks selected Barrett with the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. New York has surrounded Barrett with tough-minded veterans who know what it takes to win and won’t be afraid to call the […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis says Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. is “a hard worker” who dedicates himself to the game. Portis and Carter were teammates last season on the Bulls before Chicago traded Portis to the Washington Wizards. Portis signed with the Knicks this summer in free agency. “He’s a hard […]

New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis got a first look at his NBA 2K20 rating, and it’s safe to say he is not satisfied with it. On Twitter, Portis vowed to get his ratings up after just getting 78. He did appreciate seeing his avatar in the latest installment of the popular video game though. […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis is a huge fan of Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine’s talent and for good reasons. In fact, the former is already calling for the latter’s inclusion to Team USA’s selection pool for the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China. When they gonna invite my man @ZachLaVine stop […]

Jabari Parker says he was surprised the Chicago Bulls traded Bobby Portis to the Washington Wizards with him last season. The Bulls traded Portis and Parker to the Wizards for small forward Otto Porter Jr. Parker knew he was going to be traded by Chicago because he had spoken to the organization about being moved. […]

The New York Knicks failed miserably in their attempt to land any marquee free agents this summer after hyping up their off-season prior to free agency. Knicks fans are obviously not pleased with how their off-season turned out. However, newly-signed forward Bobby Portis remains positive about their upcoming 2019-20 campaign. In fact, he believes that […]

New York Knicks big man Bobby Portis has a different personal goal in mind for the 2019-20 NBA season. The 24-year-old power forward told Marc Berman in the New York Post he doesn’t care whether he comes off the bench or not. “Last year I was in the running at the beginning of the season, […]

Bobby Portis knew that the New York Knicks were interested in signing him, so he didn’t waste any time in agreeing with the Knickerbockers when free agency officially started. Per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Portis revealed that Knicks general manager Scott Perry reached out to his camp five days before the free-agency period started. […]

Despite all the mind-blowing advances they make on the game year after year, the team behind NBA 2K still miss out on a few things every now and again. This is perfectly understandable, especially considering how hard they work to make the game as realistic as possible for the users. Well, this does not seem […]

The New York Knicks weren’t able to land even one superstar in free agency, as their top targets chose to sign long-term deals elsewhere. Instead, they settled for mid-tier players who are both filled with potential and question marks. One of the Knicks’ free agency signings is Bobby Portis, who averaged 14.2 points and 8.1 rebounds […]

Developing Mitchell Robinson, one of the most unique athletes in the NBA, should be a top priority for the New York Knicks. Kevin Knox needs just as much attention, and will ideally grow into a perfect power forward for the modern game. Bringing in Julius Randle after missing out on the league’s top free agents […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis says head coach David Fizdale “factored in a lot” in his decision to sign with the franchise in free agency. Portis signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Knicks. He’s reuniting with Taj Gibson in New York. Portis and Gibson were teammates on the Chicago Bulls. “I […]

This summer was the first time Bobby Portis experienced free-agency in the NBA. The power forward, who signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the New York Knicks, says his first free-agency experience was “up and down.” Portis, though, is happy he landed with the Knicks. The 24-year-old believes playing in New York will be […]

The New York Knicks didn’t get Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving in free agency, but they did sign a bunch of tough-minded guys who aren’t going to back down from a challenge. One of those guys is Bobby Portis, who plays with a chip on his shoulder every night despite being a millionaire and living […]

Bobby Portis believes the New York Knicks can make the playoffs in 2019-20 and he doesn’t care what the critics have to say about the team’s chances. After missing out on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency, the Knicks signed Julius Randle, Bobby Portis, Taj Gibson, Elfrid Payton, Wayne Ellington and Marcus Morris. […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis believes RJ Barrett is going to have a stellar NBA career. Portis, who signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Knicks in free agency, says Barrett has “unlimited potential.” “[Barrett] could be a really great player in this league,” Portis told Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype. “He […]

The New York Knicks have completed the signings of all their big free agent acquisitions and the details on their contracts have now become apparent. Most notably the two-year deal of Bobby Portis is only fully guaranteed for the coming season and New York has a full team option for 2020-21. Per @EricPincus and @jgsiegel: […]

The New York Knicks officially signed Julius Randle, Taj Gibson, Bobby Portis, Wayne Ellington, and Elfrid Payton on Tuesday. Knicks general manager Scott Perry says all five players are tough-minded guys who will help the team win games in 2019-20. “We’re thrilled to welcome Wayne, Taj, Elfrid, Bobby and Julius to New York,” said Scott […]

New York Knicks fans weren’t especially happy that their team’s free-agency class was headlined by Julius Randle and Bobby Portis and not All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, both of whom signed with their crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets. Portis, however, reportedly knew all the way back in February that the two NBA champions planned on […]

New York may be known as The City That Never Sleeps, but for big man Bobby Portis, it’s now the city of his dreams. The unrestricted free agent, 24, signed a two-year deal with the New York Knicks this offseason. Portis is calling signing with the Knicks “a dream come true.” Portis said that and […]

When Bobby Portis and Dwyane Wade were teammates on the Chicago Bulls during the 2016-17 season, the newest member of the New York Knicks reportedly called out the future Hall of Famer for not working hard enough in practice, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. Portis agreed to a free agent deal […]

Bobby Portis took a chance on himself after his stint with the Washington Wizards, inking a two-year, $31 million deal with the New York Knicks to prove his doubters wrong in this upcoming 2019-20 season. The Arkansas native envisions himself as more than just a role player, but a prominent one that can put his […]

The New York Knicks agreed on a two-year deal with big man Bobby Portis at the start of free agency, but apparently, the New York Post thought they were getting a different Washington Wizards player: 🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂😂 real life UNDERDOG — Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) July 2, 2019 Knicks fans would have obviously preferred to have […]

The New York Knicks came into the NBA offseason with high hopes, but ultimately were unable to land any big-ticket free agents. While they have snared a number of other players, it seems as if the Knicks are already looking to the future, especially when it comes to how they structured many of their deals: […]

The New York Knicks have added yet another big man on a multi-year with an eight-figure annual salary. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Bobby Portis has agreed to a two-year, $31 million contract with the Knicks in free agency. Free agent Bobby Portis has agreed to a two-year, $31M deal with the Knicks, agent Mark […]

The Washington Wizards acquired both Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker from the Chicago Bulls in the hopes that they could potentially make a run at a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. However, the injury to John Wall was simply too much to overcome, and the Wizards stumbled to a 32-50 record and to 10th […]

The Utah Jazz will reportedly meet with Washington Wizards restricted free agent Bobby Portis in Los Angeles once free agency starts on Sunday, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. As a restricted free agent, Portis can sign an offer sheet with another team like the Jazz and then the Wizards would have 48 hours […]

Washington Wizards restricted free agent Bobby Portis is reportedly seeking as much as $16 million per season this summer once free agency starts, according to Tony Jones and Fred Katz of The Athletic. As a restricted free agent, Portis can sign an offer sheet with another team and then the Wizards would have 48 hours […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Daniel Gafford says he tried to shape his game after former Bull and current Washington Wizards big man Bobby Portis. Both Portis and Gafford played their college basketball at the University of Arkansas. The Bulls selected Gafford with the 38th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Daniel Gafford tried to shape […]

Washington Wizards restricted free agent Bobby Portis is reportedly interested in signing with the Utah Jazz this summer, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. As a restricted free agent, Portis can sign an offer sheet with any team of his choice and then the Wizards would have 48 hours to match the offer sheet […]