Nikola Mirotic suffered maxillary fractures, will require surgery after being punched by Portis
The forward is out indefinitely

The season of the Bulls started with a brawl.
Bobby Portis punched and sent to the hospital Nikola Mirotic.
As reported by Chicago Tribune, According to several witnesses, tensions heightened between Portis and Mirotic during a competitive scrimmage. Several words were exchanged over trips up and down the court. Some shoving escalated matters and Mirotic once moved in Portis’ direction. And then Portis landed the lone punch, which placed Mirotic on the ground for several minutes before his hospital trip.
Bobby Portis punched and sent to the hospital Nikola Mirotic.
As reported by Chicago Tribune, According to several witnesses, tensions heightened between Portis and Mirotic during a competitive scrimmage. Several words were exchanged over trips up and down the court. Some shoving escalated matters and Mirotic once moved in Portis’ direction. And then Portis landed the lone punch, which placed Mirotic on the ground for several minutes before his hospital trip.
#Bulls release statement on incident during practice today. pic.twitter.com/zo5TshpaeQ
— Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) October 17, 2017