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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 […]

The Washington Wizards would like to have former Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis back in our nation’s capital for the 2019-20 and beyond so it seems. However, the Wizards will have some serious competition for Portis’ services as the struggling Eastern Conference franchise attempts to turn things around in a hurry ahead of the […]

The Washington Wizards lost to the Denver Nuggets Thursday night, 113-108. The team fell to 30-43 on the season. Thomas Bryant and Bobby Portis almost led Washington to an upset win. Despite Bradley Beal putting up gaudy, All-Star-caliber numbers on a nightly basis, the Wizards don’t quite have the gumption to compete for a playoff […]

There was no love lost between former Chicago Bulls teammates Bobby Portis and Lauri Markkanen on Tuesday night as the Bulls hosted Portis’ Washington Wizards at the United Center. The former Bull was charged with a flagrant foul for hitting Markkanen on the face following a rather conspicuous block attempt: To be fair, Bobby Portis […]

Washington Wizards power forward Bobby Portis says he “loves it” when fans heckle him at games. Portis was talking to local reporters on Tuesday about fan heckling in light of what happened between Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook and a Utah Jazz fan on Monday night. Portis says one of the main […]

The Washington Wizards was edged out by the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night in a close encounter that went right down the wire. Following his team’s 112-111 razor-thin defeat, Wizards big man Bobby Ports had some choice words for the game officials, who he believes were not doing their jobs very well on the evening. […]

Bobby Portis becomes a restricted free agent this summer, but it sounds like the power forward wants to remain with the Washington Wizards. The Wizards acquired Portis from the Chicago Bulls in the Otto Porter Jr. trade. As a restricted free agent, Portis is eligible to sign an offer sheet with another team if he […]

Washington Wizards forward Jeff Green connected on a nifty touch pass to Bobby Portis to complete the transition play against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the clip posted by the NBA, see how the Wolves’ defense was rendered helpless by the Green touch pass. Karl-Anthony Towns tried to chase it down but was too late. Jeff […]

Bobby Portis’ impact on the Washington Wizards is already paying off in a big way. Barely more than two weeks after being traded to his new team from the Chicago Bulls, Portis is starting at center for the Wizards on Saturday, replacing Thomas Bryant. Per Coach Brooks, Bobby Portis will start tonight at the 5. […]

Bobby Portis maintains he was “blindsided” by the trade that sent him from the Chicago Bulls to the Washington Wizards, but is happy to be with a team and organization that wants him. The Bulls traded Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker to the Wizards for Otto Porter Jr. Portis and Parker were getting ready for […]

Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal loves Trevor Ariza, Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker, three players the Wizards acquired this season via trade. The Wizards acquired Trevor Ariza from the Phoenix Suns, bringing him back to the nation’s capital. Ariza played for the Wizards from 2012-2014 and is really close with Bradley Beal. Bobby […]

New Washington Wizards addition Bobby Portis has had a wild couple of weeks after the Chicago Bulls traded him before the trade deadline, putting an end to his three-plus-year stint in The Windy City. Portis was finding his groove after an injury-plagued start to the season, exploding for a season-high 33 points. Portis began to […]

Getting shipped off — especially in the middle of the season — is never easy for any player. New Washington Wizards forward Bobby Portis admitted to this exactly, with the 23-year-old claiming that he too had a hard time coming to terms with the fact that his former team, the Chicago Bulls, traded him. Such […]

Only a select few players in NBA history are able to chart the course of their own careers. LeBron James, for instance, has the power to play for pretty much whatever team he wants. But even lesser All-Stars don’t have the luxury of signing a series of one-year contracts, nor the ability to pick a […]

Bobby Portis scored 30 points in his Washington Wizards debut on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it looks like Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall motivated him. Portis had 18 points at halftime. That’s when Wall told the big man if he didn’t finish with at least 30 points, he was a punk. https://twitter.com/HoopDistrictDC/status/1094079169586233344 […]

The Chicago Bulls traded Jabari Parker, Bobby Portis, and a second round pick for Otto Porter just this past Thursday. Ironically enough, the Bulls are scheduled to face off against the Wizards this upcoming Saturday, February 9th. This game sets up a situation where former teammates get to play against each other. Blood will be boiling. Stakes will […]

Right before this past Thursday’s trading deadline, the Chicago Bulls dealt Jabari Parker, Bobby Portis, and a second-round pick for Washington Wizards’ swingman Otto Porter. This trade helped the Wizards gain some cap relief. It helped the Bulls gain a much-needed depth at the three. However, all day Friday Bobby Portis seemed to be in […]

Bobby Portis made his Washington Wizards debut on Friday at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it’s safe to say he made a big impact. Bobby Portis scored a whopping 30 points off the bench in 27 minutes to help the Wizards defeat Cleveland by a final score of 119-106. By scoring 30, Portis became […]

The Washington Wizards acquired Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker from the Chicago Bulls, and Wizards head coach Scott Brooks is very excited to coach both players. Speaking to reporters on Friday after the team’s shootaround, Scott Brooks said Bobby Portis is “a gym rat” while Jabari Parker is “athletic” and “hard to guard.” Brooks on […]

Earlier this week, the Chicago Bulls traded big man Bobby Portis to the Washington Wizards in a deal that sent wing Otto Porter Jr. to the Bulls. After the trade, the Bulls stated that they did not want to pay a backup big man, which was why they included Portis in the trade. Portis responded […]

Washington Wizards power forward Bobby Portis becomes a restricted free agent this summer, and the big man is reportedly looking to get paid handsomely. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Portis is looking for a contract paying him $16 million per year. The Bulls apparently offered Portis a deal before this season started, […]

The Chicago Bulls traded for Otto Porter Jr. on Wednesday, sending Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker to the Washington Wizards in return. Zach LaVine, the team’s leading scorer, said he’d be willing to welcome the team’s new addition with open arms: “I know he’s a really good 3 and D player,” said LaVine, according to […]

The Chicago Bulls traded power forward Bobby Portis to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday while Portis was at the United Center getting ready to play against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Portis — who has said multiple times he wanted to spend his entire NBA career in Chicago […]

The Washington Wizards are trading small forward Otto Porter to the Chicago Bulls for power forward Bobby Portis and swingman Jabari Parker, according to Shams Charania of The Atheltic. Bobby Portis will become a restricted free agent this summer. Jabari Parker has a team option for next season worth $20 million. The Bulls have been […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis scored 28 points on Saturday in the first half against the Charlotte Hornets as a reserve, becoming the first player since Lou Williams to score that many points in the first half of an NBA game while coming off the bench. Bobby Portis of the @chicagobulls has 28 points […]

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

After Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen had nothing but positivity to mention about his power forward Bobby Portis. Boylen told the team’s official website: “The thing about Bobby is he takes ownership of his play, good or bad. He’s had the knee, ankle and elbow injury all in the […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis will become a restricted free agent after this season ends, but the big man doesn’t want to leave The Windy City. Portis, who is currently the longest-tenured Bull in Chicago, says it would be weird if he wasn’t playing for the Bulls next season. “Obviously, I know that I […]

Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis is not one to keep his feelings to himself. While accusing reigning back-to-back Finals MVP Kevin Durant of intentionally trying to hurt him when the Bulls faced the Golden State Warriors on Friday, Portis also took a jab at officiating in general. In his mind, Portis believes that referees have […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis isn’t happy with Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant. During Friday’s game at Oracle Arena between the Bulls and Warriors, Portis and Durant started jawing at each other, and now we know why. Portis told Chicago reporters on Saturday he believes Durant tried to intentionally hurt him […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen says power forward Bobby Portis will be on a 24-minute restriction for the next few games. Portis missed seven games in a row due to a sprained right ankle. He made his return to the lineup this past Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets and finished with 17 points in […]

Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis thinks the upcoming five-game road trip is just what his team needs to test its mettle. Coming off four straight losses (the last three at home), the Bulls will embark on a west coast tour that will have them face the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, and Utah Jazz […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen says power forward Bobby Portis will be available to play on Sunday when the team takes on the Brooklyn Nets. Bobby Portis suffered a sprained right ankle on Dec. 19 and has been out of action since. One of the best defenders on the Bulls, the 23-year-old big man […]

Though he’s progressing well in recovery, the Chicago Bulls will be without the services of power forward Bobby Portis for Friday night’s home game against the Indiana Pacers, according to a report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Jim Boylen said Bobby Portis is doing well after contact practice but won’t play vs. Pacers. […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen told local reporters on Wednesday that power forward Bobby Portis will participate in contract drills on Thursday. Bobby Portis suffered a sprained right ankle on Dec. 19 and has been out of action for the Bulls ever since. Bobby Portis (ankle) is still out but is expected to partake […]

Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks due to a sprained right ankle, according to an official injury update from the team. Portis’ injury occurred during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s 96-93 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The former 22nd overall pick attempted to block a shot, but he turned […]

The Chicago Bulls are suffering through injuries and general team dysfunction, but Zach LaVine is happy that Kris Dunn and Bobby Portis are back in the lineup. Kris Dunn and Bobby Portis both returned for the first time on Monday after extensive absences. The two players, oddly enough, both dealt with sprained MCLs that derailed the […]