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In the second round of the playoffs, the Golden State Warriors are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans. Head coach Steve Kerr is diligently sketching out his game plan. And his discovery is that Nikola Mirotic will be one heck of a problem. As reported by Melissa Rohlin of The Mercury News, Kerr said: […]

Earlier this month, the New Orleans Pelicans were struggling and Nikola Mirotic decided that a change needed to happen so he shaved off his beard. “I wanted something new,” Mirotic told New Orleans Times-Picayune beat reporter William Guillory. “I thought it was time to shave. [It’s] an important moment, and I was struggling a little […]

Whether it’s LeBron James taking off his headband to jump start a rally against the Spurs several years ago or the Warriors fanbase paying homage to a toaster that Klay Thompson signed as the reason for their undefeated streak, the NBA always seem to find ways to credit something for a player’s (or in the […]

Nikola Mirotic’s blistering shooting night was the key to unlock a 3-0 lead for the New Orleans Pelicans, who hope to close out the series at home and get some well-deserved rest before heading into the second round. The 6-foot-10 marksman was a white-hot 12-of-15 from the field, including 4-of-6 from deep, but his night […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

Nikola Mirotic has put blood, sweat, and tears to get this New Orleans Pelicans team into the playoffs, but now he’s giving something even more valuable, his signature long beard. The 6-foot-10 marksman sported a clean-shaven look at today’s practice, hoping this new look will bring his team’s slump to an end. Nikola Mirotic shaved […]

After being punched in the face by his teammate Bobby Portis prior to the beginning of the season, Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic needed space. He needed to heal physically after having suffering broken facial bones and mentally after several teammates reportedly took Portis’ side. When Mirotic returned to the court in early December, space […]

Nikola Mirotic has been one of the better power forwards in the NBA this season. This season, Mirotic is averaging 16.8 points and 6.4 rebounds. After a heated altercation, Bobby Portis punched Mirotic in the face, breaking bones in his jaw. Although both players made up, Mirotic was obviously going to be traded in the […]

When it comes to the New Orleans Pelicans, moving on from the devastating season-ending Achilles injury to All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins has not been easy whatsoever. However, Pels star power forward Anthony Davis feels that the addition of newly-acquired power forward Nikola Mirotic is making things easier for the team. In a tweet on Wednesday from […]

There have been a lot of key injuries this season for quite a few NBA players. Why exactly is this happening at such an alarming rate? New Orleans Pelicans newly-acquired power forward Nikola Mirotic is one of those players who missed a big chunk of time with his own serious injury this season. In response […]

What more is there to say about the situation between Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis and former teammate, now New Orleans Pelicans forward, Nikola Mirotic? Their fight caused major headlines across the sports world, but it’s finally time to put this topic to bed. The two are no longer teammates, as Mirotic was traded to the Pelicans […]

For fans of the New Orleans Pelicans, they are going to have to wait one more day until newly-acquired power forward Nikola Mirotic makes his debut with his new team. According to a tweet on Friday from Pelicans reporter Scott Kushner of The Advocate, Mirotic will be inactive for tonight’s game against the Oklahoma City […]

The fight between Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis was only a day prior to the Chicago Bulls opening game of the season, taking out one of the key bench players as Mirotic was forced to miss time with facial fractures. Now slated to join the New Orleans Pelicans prior to the end of the week, […]

As we head into the month of February, we already have Nikola Mirotic on his way to play with star power forward Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. On Thursday, Mirotic was traded from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for a package that included center Omer Asik, guards Tony Allen and Jameer Nelson, and […]

The Chicago Bulls won’t play forward Nikola Mirotic tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers or in the immediate future until the front office can find a trade that makes sense for both sides, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. “The notion that it’s a matter of when, not if, Mirotic is dealt picked […]

Chicago Bulls sharpshooting forward Nikola Mirotic is one of the key targets of this NBA trade deadline, and one that was nearly snatched by the New Orleans Pelicans in a reported trade until both teams hit a snag in the deal, dissolving the pact at hand. Mirotic was asked about his feelings after being so […]

In the aftermath of a snag between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Chicago Bulls in a deal that would have sent forward Nikola Mirotic to the Big Easy for Omer Asik and a first-round pick, the Utah Jazz are still keeping the crosshairs on the marksman forward, according to Tony Jones of the Salt […]

The New Orleans Pelicans almost traded for Nikola Mirotic, but the deal quickly fell apart. It appears there is now some reasoning behind the deal not going through. The Pelicans, one of the most frugal franchises in the NBA, are worried about their cap situation this summer, per Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate. I'm […]

The reported trade between the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans involving Nikola Mirotic has now fallen apart, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The trade that was reported was that the Bulls would receive Omer Asik and a first-round pick for Mirotic, but now it appears to not be happening. Mirotic has long been […]

UPDATE: Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bulls’ trade of Nikola Mirotic to the Pelicans has now fallen apart. The Chicago Bulls will send forward Nikola Mirotic to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for center Omer Asik and a first-round pick, according to Vincent Goodwill of NBC Sports Chicago. Mirotic was certainly the hottest prospect […]

Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic is having a whirlwind of a season. It’s probably nothing like any player has experienced or most fans have ever seen. He broke his jaw two days before the Bulls’ 2017-18 campaign started, moved away from the team, proceeded to miss 23 games, came back better than ever and averaged a […]

Ever since Nikola Mirotic came back from his facial injury, at the hands of Bobby Portis, he has had a great season for the Bulls. Mirotic is currently scoring 17.3 points per game while shooting 44.7 percent from the three-point line. He has been an offensive spark for Bulls, who are one of the worst […]

The Chicago Bulls are young and a team that’s clearly in a rebuilding process. Outside of rising rookie Lauri Markkanen and maybe Zach LaVine, every other player on their roster could be available to trade. That, however, doesn’t mean that they are going to rush shipping their remaining assets just to get picks or free […]

The Chicago Bulls have been playing well of late and that is in large part due to the presence of Nikola Mirotic. However, the talented forward still wants out of the Windy City despite the team’s resurgence. Rather than be distracted by all the trade talk, ESPN’s Nick Friedell reports that Mirotic is actually motivated […]

The Chicago Bulls won their third straight game after defeating the Miami Heat 119-111 at the United Center Monday night. The 6-foot-10 forward Nikola Mirotic is the one that sealed the deal for the Bulls’ victory. Mirotic scored 18 points in the game, but what made this a special feat is that he scored all […]

The Chicago Bulls have a tough decision ahead, as their willingness to ship out forward Nikola Mirotic before this trade deadline comes to a close, can be impeded by their reluctance to let him go unless they get a first-round pick in return, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. Teams will deal carefully […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season officially halfway through, the time for intense speculation has begun throughout the league. Although the unofficial start of the trade market began last month, teams now have much more freedom to work with until the deadline. There are a number of players who have already been mentioned as near-locks to […]

Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic still appears to be involved in trade rumors lately. The 6-foot-10 power forward was involved in a dangerous altercation earlier in the season, where Bobby Portis punched him in the face, causing extensive damage. The two big men has since moved on from the incident — at least on the […]

Despite the upswing that the Chicago Bulls have experienced in recent weeks, it appears Nikola Mirotic still wants out of there, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. A source close to the situation told the Sun-Times on Wednesday that Mirotic remains hopeful that he’ll be traded soon, and he has even told Bulls management where […]

According to a report from Tony Jones of The Salt Lake Tribune, the Utah Jazz are interested in offering Derrick Favors to the Chicago Bulls for Nikola Mirotic. No deal has been made yet, but it sounds like the two sides are exploring their options. There could be a few hang-ups, though. It sounds like […]

Despite Nikola Mirotic being such a bright spot for the Chicago Bulls since his return from a facial fracture and concussion, it appears the Chicago Bulls are on the brink of moving him. The Bulls and Utah Jazz are in some types of discussions about having Mirotic in a trade between the two teams, and […]

The Detroit Pistons are in the thick of the playoff picture nearing the halfway point in the season, but there is some significant interest to add more firepower to the mix. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Pistons have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring veteran forward Nikola Mirotic from the Chicago […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season nearly halfway done, trade rumors have started to become rampant throughout the league. Among the notable names that could be moved is Chicago Bulls power forward Nikola Mirotic. It was an inauspicious start to the year for Mirotic, to say the least. As a result, he could be on the move […]

For the Chicago Bulls, it’s very hard to take anything positive away from Saturday night’s 125-86 blowout loss on the road to the Indiana Pacers. According to an article by Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Bulls power forward Nikola Mirotic was insistent that the team shouldn’t panic, simply forget about that game, and move […]

Nikola Mirotic made recent headlines, not for his fight with Bobby Portis, but for his affinity for jelly and mayo sandwiches. The gross combination has boggled the minds of many NBA players and fans, and his teammates appeared to have the same reaction as most people with reasonable taste buds when they were offered the […]

Nobody expected the Chicago Bulls to be good this season. After dealing away Jimmy Butler in exchange for young assets, everyone understood the Bulls were headed for a rebuild. It was bad enough that Zach LaVine was brought with an injury that still needed more time to heal. Plus, the fight between Bobby Portis and […]

Nikola Mirotic was recently involved in a dangerous fight with teammate Bobby Portis, which resulted in two bones being broken in Mirotic’s face. It was just icing on the cake for a toxic organization that had emerged as one of the worst teams in the NBA. But Mirotic’s return coupled with his stellar play on […]

At this point in the 2017-18 NBA season, it is well-documented what happened between Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis. However, since Mirotic returned to the team’s starting lineup, he is averaging 18.1 points and 7.3 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls have won 10 out of their last 12 games. As winning usually cures all, that […]

The New York Knicks have an obvious logjam at center. While the Knicks reportedly still have young Spanish big man Willy Hernangomez in their long-term plans, he still has trade value around the league despite his lack of playing time this season. Should the Knicks decide to trade one or two of their many centers, they […]