Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Chicago Bulls trade Bobby Portis?
The Bulls wanted to keep Portis but they were too far apart on money. Portis bet on himself like Jimmy Butler did, asking for more than the Bulls were willing to pay for a third big man.
How many games has Bobby Portis played this season?
Bobby Portis has only appeared in 22 games this season due to battling injuries.
What are Bobby Portis' stats this season?
Portis is averaging career highs with 14.1 points per game and 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting 45% from the field in 24.1 minutes per game.
Did the Bulls offer Bobby Portis a contract?
Yes, the Bulls offered Portis a nice sized contract because the front office wanted to keep him around, but the two sides were just too far apart on the money.
Why didn't the Bulls want to pay Bobby Portis more money?
The Bulls already have money tied up in Cristiano Felicio's bad contract, so it made sense they wouldn't want to tie up more money on another big man.