NBA Note - Chicago Bulls Portis, Bobby

Oct 20, 2017 - 8:21 AM F Bobby Portis was suspended eight games less than 24 hours after punching teammate Nikola Mirotic and breaking his jaw at practice, the team announced Wednesday. In announcing the suspension by the team, Bulls executive vice president John Paxson said Mirotic will be out four to six weeks after suffering fractures to his upper jaw and a concussion from Tuesday's altercation. Portis will serve the suspension beginning with the Bulls' season opener at Toronto on Thursday night. He will be able to practice with the team during his suspension.