TEAMMATE SENDS BULLS FORWARD TO HOSPITAL

Chicago Bulls forwards Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis were involved in an altercation at practice Tuesday that sent Mirotic to the hospital. Portis punched Mirotic as part of the altercation, and caused fractures in Mirotic’s face, according to the team. “Chicago Bulls forwards Bobby Portis and Nikola Mirotic had a physical altercation during today’s practice,” the Bulls said in a statement. “As a result of the incident, Mirotic suffered a concussion and maxillary fractures. Surgery is likely required. Mirotic is out indefinitely. The Bulls are evaluat- ing disciplinary action.” Mirotic, averaged 10.6 points last season and just last month signed a twoyear contract worth $27 million. He has scored 10.8 per game over three seasons. Portis, a backup power forward, has averaged 6.9 points and 5 rebounds in his two seasons with the Bulls.