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  • Bobby Portis gets pumped up during the second half against...

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    Bobby Portis gets pumped up during the second half against the Cavaliers at the United Center on April 9, 2016.

  • Bobby Portis in the second half against the 76ers at...

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    Bobby Portis in the second half against the 76ers at the United Center.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis reacts after a dunk in the...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis reacts after a dunk in the fourth quarter against the Clippers at the United Center on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis poses during media day Monday, Sept....

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis poses during media day Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 at the Advocate Center.

  • Bobby Portis hugs NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected...

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    Bobby Portis hugs NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 22nd overall by the Chicago Bulls.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) and Nuggets forward Juan Hernangomez...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) and Nuggets forward Juan Hernangomez (41) battle in the second half Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Denver.

  • Bobby Portis pushes past the Nets' Willie Reed during the...

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    Bobby Portis pushes past the Nets' Willie Reed during the first half at the United Center.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) in the second half of...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) in the second half of a game Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Denver.

  • The Bulls introduce first-round draft pick Bobby Portis on June...

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    The Bulls introduce first-round draft pick Bobby Portis on June 29, 2015 at the Advocate Center.

  • The LandRover BAR team poses with Bulls forward Bobby Portis...

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    The LandRover BAR team poses with Bulls forward Bobby Portis (center).

  • Bobby Portis is fouled by Bucks guard Rashad Vaughn during...

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    Bobby Portis is fouled by Bucks guard Rashad Vaughn during the first half on Jan. 5, 2016.

  • The Bulls introduce first-round draft pick Bobby Portis on June...

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    The Bulls introduce first-round draft pick Bobby Portis on June 29, 2015 at the Advocate Center.

  • The Nuggets' Trey Lyles, left, knocks the ball away from the...

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    The Nuggets' Trey Lyles, left, knocks the ball away from the Bulls' Bobby Portis during the first half of a game Wednesday, March 21, 2018,at the United Center.

  • The jersey of Bulls first-round draft pick Bobby Portis. '

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    The jersey of Bulls first-round draft pick Bobby Portis. '

  • Bobby Portis shoots against the Hawks' Mike Scott at Philips...

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    Bobby Portis shoots against the Hawks' Mike Scott at Philips Arena on Jan. 20, 2017, in Atlanta.

  • Bobby Portis reacts after a play during the first half...

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    Bobby Portis reacts after a play during the first half of their game against the Warriors.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts after making a basket...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts after making a basket as Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) watches during the first half, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018.

  • The Bulls introduce first-round draft pick Bobby Portis on June...

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    The Bulls introduce first-round draft pick Bobby Portis on June 29, 2015 at the Advocate Center.

  • The Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki looks to pass against Bobby Portis...

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    The Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki looks to pass against Bobby Portis and Cameron Bairstow.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis, right, is defended by Pacers center...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis, right, is defended by Pacers center Domantas Sabonis, left, during the first half, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017.

  • Bobby Portis meets Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 22nd...

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    Bobby Portis meets Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 22nd overall by the Chicago Bulls.

  • Bobby Portis waits during player introductions before a game against...

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    Bobby Portis waits during player introductions before a game against the Knicks at the United Center on Jan. 1, 2016.

  • Bobby Portis and the Wizards' Markieff Morris battle for a...

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    Bobby Portis and the Wizards' Markieff Morris battle for a rebound during the first half at the Verizon Center on Jan. 10, 2017, in Washington.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer in the second half against the Pistons at the United Center on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) stands on the floor in...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) stands on the floor in the second half against the Trail Blazers at the United Center on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018.

  • Bobby Portis drives to the basket against the Mavericks' J.J....

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    Bobby Portis drives to the basket against the Mavericks' J.J. Barea during a preseason game on Oct. 4, 2017.

  • Bobby Portis tries to grab a loose ball in the...

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    Bobby Portis tries to grab a loose ball in the first half of a preseason game against the Bucks at the United Center.

  • Bobby Portis and Tony Snell defend the 76ers' Hollis Thompson...

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    Bobby Portis and Tony Snell defend the 76ers' Hollis Thompson in the second half.

  • Bobby Portis goes up for a basket over the Magic's...

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    Bobby Portis goes up for a basket over the Magic's Bismack Biyombo during the first half at the United Center on Nov. 7, 2016.

  • The Hawks' Mike Scott and Bobby Portis during the second...

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    The Hawks' Mike Scott and Bobby Portis during the second half at the United Center on March 28, 2016.

  • Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari, left, and Bulls forward Bobby Portis...

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    Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari, left, and Bulls forward Bobby Portis reach for a rebound during the second half Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Los Angeles.

  • Bulls' Bobby Portis gets the crowd pumped up after making...

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    Bulls' Bobby Portis gets the crowd pumped up after making a clutch shot late in the second half against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, March 2, 2018, in Chicago.

  • Bobby Portis dunks against the Lakers during the second half...

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    Bobby Portis dunks against the Lakers during the second half at the United Center on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016.

  • The Bulls' Bobby Portis warms up before a preseason game...

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    The Bulls' Bobby Portis warms up before a preseason game against the Bucks on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Milwaukee.

  • Arkansas' Bobby Portis participates in the NBA combine.

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    Arkansas' Bobby Portis participates in the NBA combine.

  • Bobby Portis, left, has the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard...

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    Bobby Portis, left, has the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio reaches during the fourth quarter Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Minneapolis.

  • Bobby Portis, right, reacts to a referee's call during the...

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    Bobby Portis, right, reacts to a referee's call during the second half of a game against the Raptors at the United Center on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis speaks with reporters about his fight...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis speaks with reporters about his fight with teammate Nikola Mirotic before the start of a game against the Spurs at the United Center on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.

  • Bobby Portis drives on the 76ers' Jerami Grant during the...

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    Bobby Portis drives on the 76ers' Jerami Grant during the second half.

  • Bobby Portis goes to the basket against the Kings' Zach...

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    Bobby Portis goes to the basket against the Kings' Zach Randolph during the first quarter on Feb. 5, 2018.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts to a call that...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts to a call that was later reversed during the first half against the Rockets at the United Center on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) hangs on the rim after...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) hangs on the rim after a dunk against the Pistons during the first half at the United Center, Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis and the Celtics' Kelly Olynyk watch...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis and the Celtics' Kelly Olynyk watch a shot from Rajon Rondo during the second quarter of a first-round NBA playoff game Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Boston.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) dunks the ball in the...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) dunks the ball in the first half of a preseason game against the Pacers at the United Center on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018.

  • Bobby Portis celebrates after a dunk in the second half...

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    Bobby Portis celebrates after a dunk in the second half against the Jazz at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

  • Portis tries his hand at grinding, manually operating a winch...

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    Portis tries his hand at grinding, manually operating a winch to adjust the sails.

  • The Mavericks' Deron Williams is guarded by Tony Snell (20)...

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    The Mavericks' Deron Williams is guarded by Tony Snell (20) and Bobby Portis during a preseason game.

  • Bobby Portis signals to the crowd after a big play...

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    Bobby Portis signals to the crowd after a big play against the Vanderbilt Commodores.

  • Kirk Hinrich and Bobby Portis sitting on the bench during the final...

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    Kirk Hinrich and Bobby Portis sitting on the bench during the final minutes of the Bulls' 125-94 loss to the Warriors.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis battles Kyle Kuzma of the Lakers...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis battles Kyle Kuzma of the Lakers for a loose ball during the second half at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Nov. 21, 2017.

  • The Nuggets' Will Barton gets tangled up with Bobby Portis...

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    The Nuggets' Will Barton gets tangled up with Bobby Portis while pursuing the ball in the second half of a preseason game.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer in...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer in the second half against the 76ers at the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 24, 2017.

  • Bucks guard Sterling Brown (23) takes the ball from Bulls...

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    Bucks guard Sterling Brown (23) takes the ball from Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) on a fast break in the first half Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 at the United Center.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis looks to pass the ball as...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis looks to pass the ball as Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson defends in the first quarter at the United Center on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.

  • Bobby Portis goes up for a basket over Bucks center...

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    Bobby Portis goes up for a basket over Bucks center Greg Monroe during the first half of an exhibition game at the United Center on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016.

  • Bulls general manager Gar Forman (left) and head coach Fred...

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    Bulls general manager Gar Forman (left) and head coach Fred Hoiberg introduce first-round draft pick Bobby Portis.

  • Bobby Portis reacts after a play during the second half...

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    Bobby Portis reacts after a play during the second half against the Trail Blazers at the United Center on Feb. 27, 2016.

  • McDonald's East All-American Andrew Wiggins shoots a jumper over McDonald's...

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    McDonald's East All-American Andrew Wiggins shoots a jumper over McDonald's West All-American Bobby Portis, Jr. in the first half at the United Center in 2013.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis runs down the court during the...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis runs down the court during the second half against the Cavaliers at the United Center on Thursday, March 30, 2017.

  • Bobby Portis gets a rebound against the Wizards during a...

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    Bobby Portis gets a rebound against the Wizards during a summer league game on July 16, 2016, in Las Vegas.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis guards Kings guard De'Aaron Fox during...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis guards Kings guard De'Aaron Fox during the second half Dec. 10, 2018, at the United Center.

  • Pelicans guard Ian Clark (2) guards Bulls forward Bobby Portis...

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    Pelicans guard Ian Clark (2) guards Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) during the first half of a preseason game at the United Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) celebrates after dunking the ball...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) celebrates after dunking the ball during the second half of a preseason game against the Pelicans at the United Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis high-fives fans after a season-ending loss...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis high-fives fans after a season-ending loss to the Pistons at the United Center on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

  • Bulls' Bobby Portis celebrates his three-point shot during the first...

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    Bulls' Bobby Portis celebrates his three-point shot during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Chicago.

  • Bobby Portis shoots over the Hornets' Frank Kaminsky in the...

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    Bobby Portis shoots over the Hornets' Frank Kaminsky in the second half of a preseason game.

  • The referee keeps a watchful eye on Celtics forward Jae...

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    The referee keeps a watchful eye on Celtics forward Jae Crowder as he was exchanging words with Bulls forward Bobby Portis during the second half at the United Center on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

  • Bobby Portis dunks as the Nets' Thomas Robinson watches during...

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    Bobby Portis dunks as the Nets' Thomas Robinson watches during the game on March 17, 2016. The Bulls won 118-102.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis during the first quarter against the...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif.

  • Bobby Portis of the Bulls goes up for a dunk...

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    Bobby Portis of the Bulls goes up for a dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves during his first game in the 2015 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.

  • Bobby Portis reacts in the second half of a preseason...

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    Bobby Portis reacts in the second half of a preseason game against the Bucks at the United Center.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) walks to the locker room...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) walks to the locker room after the Bulls defeated the Celtics,108-85, at the United Center onMonday, Dec. 11, 2017.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) celebrates a basket in the...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) celebrates a basket in the first half against the Heat at the United Center on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.

  • Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg talks with Bobby Portis during the...

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    Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg talks with Bobby Portis during the second half of a preseason game against the Raptors on Oct. 13, 2017.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts to a call by...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts to a call by the referee during the fourth quarter of a game against the Knicks, Monday, March 19, 2018, in New York.

  • Bulls first-round draft pick Bobby Portis brings doughnuts to his...

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    Bulls first-round draft pick Bobby Portis brings doughnuts to his introductory press conference on June 29, 2015 at the Advocate Center. General manager Gar Forman (left) and coach Fred Hoiberg are seated behind him.

  • Bobby Portis smiles with Denzel Valentine during the first half...

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    Bobby Portis smiles with Denzel Valentine during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

  • Warriors guard Klay Thompson knocks the ball away from Bobby...

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    Warriors guard Klay Thompson knocks the ball away from Bobby Portis during the first half.

  • Bulls forwards Bobby Portis, Jabari Parker and Lauri Markkanen pose...

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    Bulls forwards Bobby Portis, Jabari Parker and Lauri Markkanen pose during media day Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 at the Advocate Center.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) is fired up after being...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) is fired up after being fouled in the fourth quarter against the 76ers at the United Center  on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017.

  • Bobby Portis goes to the basket against the Knicks' Kyle...

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    Bobby Portis goes to the basket against the Knicks' Kyle O'Quinn during the fourth quarter.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) before a game at the United...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) before a game at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis passes the ball while coach Jim...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis passes the ball while coach Jim Boylen watches from the bench during the first half against the Kings on Dec. 10, 2018, at the United Center.

  • Bobby Portis celebrates a shot in the second half against...

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    Bobby Portis celebrates a shot in the second half against the 76ers.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis throws out the first pitch before...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis throws out the first pitch before the Cubs play the Brewers, Friday, April 27, 2018, at Wrigley Field.

  • Bobby Portis shoots against Pacers forward Paul George and forward/center...

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    Bobby Portis shoots against Pacers forward Paul George and forward/center Lavoy Allen during the second half on Dec. 30, 2015.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) drives against Cavaliers forward Larry...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) drives against Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. in the first half at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019.

  • Bobby Portis dunks in front of the Kings' Kosta Koufos...

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    Bobby Portis dunks in front of the Kings' Kosta Koufos during the first half at the United Center on March 21, 2016.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis battles for a loose ball with...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis battles for a loose ball with Domantas Sabonis and Cory Joseph of the Pacers at the United Center on Nov. 10, 2017.

  • The Bulls introduce first-round draft pick Bobby Portis at the...

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    The Bulls introduce first-round draft pick Bobby Portis at the Advocate Center.

  • Bobby Portis limps off the court after suffering an injury...

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    Bobby Portis limps off the court after suffering an injury in the second half against the Nets at the United Center on Dec. 19, 2018.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis reacts after the team's 129-122 win over...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis reacts after the team's 129-122 win over the Hawks at Philips Arena in Atlanta on March 11, 2018.

  • Taj Gibson and Bobby Portis during the final seconds of the...

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    Taj Gibson and Bobby Portis during the final seconds of the Bulls' loss to the Heat.

  • Bobby Portis fights for a rebound with the Cavaliers' Eli...

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    Bobby Portis fights for a rebound with the Cavaliers' Eli Carter during a summer league game in Las Vegas on July 17, 2016.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) points into the arena after...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) points into the arena after being fouled during the first half against the Nuggets at the United Center on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

  • Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) defends Bulls forward Bobby Portis...

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    Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) defends Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) during the first half in Dallas, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018.

  • Bobby Portis with Bulls associate head coach Jim Boylen during...

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    Bobby Portis with Bulls associate head coach Jim Boylen during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

  • Bobby Portis poses for a portrait during media day on...

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    Bobby Portis poses for a portrait during media day on Sept. 25, 2017.

  • Bobby Portis gets pumped up in the second half against...

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    Bobby Portis gets pumped up in the second half against the Cavaliers at the United Center on April 9 9, 2016.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts after losing control of...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts after losing control of the ball during the second half against the Warriors at the United Center on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.

  • Bobby Portis reacts after making a basket at the end...

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    Bobby Portis reacts after making a basket at the end of the third quarter against the Wizards at the United Center on Feb. 24, 2016.

  • Bobby Portis wears a special Nike shoe dedicated to Kobe...

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    Bobby Portis wears a special Nike shoe dedicated to Kobe Bryant's last career game during warm-ups before the Bulls' last game of the season on April 13, 2016.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis looks on during the first half...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis looks on during the first half of a game against the Hornets at the United Center on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) dunks over Hornets forward Michael...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) dunks over Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) during the second half of their game at the United Center on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018.

  • The Bulls' Bobby Portis goes after a loose ball with...

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    The Bulls' Bobby Portis goes after a loose ball with the Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, and Thon Maker during the first half on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Milwaukee.

  • Bobby Portis gets pumped during the first half of the...

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    Bobby Portis gets pumped during the first half of the game against the Kings at the United Center on March 21, 2016.

  • Nets guard Nik Stauskas (2) and Nets forward Quincy Acy...

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    Nets guard Nik Stauskas (2) and Nets forward Quincy Acy (13) defend Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) who tries to drive to the basket during the first half, Monday, April 9, 2018, in New York.

  • Bobby Portis battles the Hornets' Spencer Hawes and Marvin Williams...

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    Bobby Portis battles the Hornets' Spencer Hawes and Marvin Williams for a rebound in the second half of a preseason game.

  • The Lakers' Brandon Ingram and Tarik Black guard Bobby Portis...

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    The Lakers' Brandon Ingram and Tarik Black guard Bobby Portis during the first half at the United Center on Nov. 30, 2016,

  • Bobby Portis walks to the locker room with his team...

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    Bobby Portis walks to the locker room with his team after losing to the Pistons 114-91 during a preseason game at the at the United Center.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) dunks the ball in the...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) dunks the ball in the first half against the Pistons at the United Center on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

  • The Bulls' Bobby Portis (5) reacts to a foul against...

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    The Bulls' Bobby Portis (5) reacts to a foul against the Hornets in the second half of a preseason game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) tries to score against Hawks...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) tries to score against Hawks forward John Collins (20) during the second half on Jan. 20, 2018.

  • Bobby Portis hugs family and friends after being selected 22nd...

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    Bobby Portis hugs family and friends after being selected 22nd overall by the Chicago Bulls.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) in the first half Sunday,...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) in the first half Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 at the United Center.

  • Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis, left, and guard David Nwaba...

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    Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis, left, and guard David Nwaba right, celebrate as Minnesota Timberwolves forwards Taj Gibson (67) and Andrew Wiggins (22) walk away at the end of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, in Chicago. The Bulls won 114-113. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

  • Bulls general manager Gar Forman (left) and head coach Fred...

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    Bulls general manager Gar Forman (left) and head coach Fred Hoiberg introduce first-round draft pick Bobby Portis.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) watches from the bench in...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) watches from the bench in the second half against the Lakers at the United Center on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.

  • The Hornets' Jeremy Lamb drives against Bobby Portis during the...

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    The Hornets' Jeremy Lamb drives against Bobby Portis during the second half.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis poses for a Twitter portrait during...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis poses for a Twitter portrait during the team's media day.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts after a foul was...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts after a foul was called in the second half of a game against the Washington Wizards at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, February 10, 2018.

  • Arkansas' Bobby Portis blocks a shot by South Carolina's Duane...

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    Arkansas' Bobby Portis blocks a shot by South Carolina's Duane Notice during the first half in the second round of the SEC Tournament.

  • Bobby Portis and Hawks forward Paul Millsap scramble for a...

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    Bobby Portis and Hawks forward Paul Millsap scramble for a loose ball in the first half on Jan. 9, 2016.

  • The Pistons' Tobias Harris guards Bobby Portis during the game...

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    The Pistons' Tobias Harris guards Bobby Portis during the game at the United Center on April 2, 2016.

  • Nets forward Dante Cunningham (44) and Bulls forward Bobby Portis...

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    Nets forward Dante Cunningham (44) and Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) tangle during the second half of their game at the United Center on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

  • Cavaliers forward Channing Frye (8) guards Bulls forward Bobby Portis...

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    Cavaliers forward Channing Frye (8) guards Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) during the second half at the United Center, Monday Dec. 4, 2017.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis guards Cavaliers guard Deron Williams during...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis guards Cavaliers guard Deron Williams during the first half at the United Center on Thursday, March 30, 2017.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis wipes his face while sitting on...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis wipes his face while sitting on the bench in the first half of the Bulls home opener against against the Pistons at the United Center on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.

  • The Magic's Jason Smith grabs an offensive rebound on Bobby...

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    The Magic's Jason Smith grabs an offensive rebound on Bobby Portis on March 2, 2016, in Orlando.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) attempts to shoot over the...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) attempts to shoot over the defense of Knicks center Kyle O'Quinn (9) during the second quarter Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) in the first half of...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) in the first half of a game against the Nuggets, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Denver.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts after a call against...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts after a call against the Celtics at the United Center on Monday, March 5, 2018.

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis shoots during the first half of a game against the Bucks on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Milwaukee.

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    Bobby Portis dunks the ball between the 76ers' Nerlens Noel and Hollis Thompson during the second half on April 13, 2016. The Bulls won the season finale 115-105.

  • Bobby Portis's family (left to right): Jared Summons, 12; LaTina...

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    Bobby Portis's family (left to right): Jared Summons, 12; LaTina Edward, 41; Jarod Summons, 13; and Jamaal Summons, 11.

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    The Hornets' Frank Kaminsky steals the ball from Bobby Portis in the first half of a preseason game.

  • Bobby Portis and the Raptors' OG Anunoby dive for a...

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    Bobby Portis and the Raptors' OG Anunoby dive for a loose ball during a preseason game at the United Center on Oct. 13, 2017.

  • The Bulls' Bobby Portis (5) drives against the Hornets' Willy...

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    The Bulls' Bobby Portis (5) drives against the Hornets' Willy Hernangomez (41) in the first half of a preseason game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts after making a 3-pointer...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) reacts after making a 3-pointer in the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, February 22, 2018.

  • Bobby Portis is double teamed by Wizards forward Drew Gooden...

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    Bobby Portis is double teamed by Wizards forward Drew Gooden and Wizards forward Jared Dudley during the second half.

  • Bobby Portis loses his contact lens and had to leave...

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    Bobby Portis loses his contact lens and had to leave the game against the Bucks on March 7, 2016.

  • Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) drives against the Grizzlies' Chandler...

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) drives against the Grizzlies' Chandler Parsons in the first half Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn.

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    Bulls forward Bobby Portis reacts after he made a 3-pointer against the Bucks during the first half of a game Friday, March 23, 2018, at the United Center.

  • Bobby Portis in the second half against the Nuggets on...

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    Bobby Portis in the second half against the Nuggets on Nov. 22, 2016.

  • Bobby Portis celebrates with fans after a victory over the...

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    Bobby Portis celebrates with fans after a victory over the Knicks at the United Center on Jan. 1, 2016.

  • Bobby Portis answers questions during an interview after being selected...

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    Bobby Portis answers questions during an interview after being selected 22nd overall by the Chicago Bulls.

  • Bobby Portis is congratulated while going to the bench during...

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    Bobby Portis is congratulated while going to the bench during a timeout in the second half against the Knicks on Jan. 1, 2016.

  • Bobby Portis in action during the first half against the 76ers.

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    Bobby Portis in action during the first half against the 76ers.

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When people think about Las Vegas, basketball likely doesn’t come to mind.

But of the NBA’s three summer leagues, the Vegas event is the biggest and arguably the best when it comes to the amount of talent and level of competition.

Here are the top four storylines for Bulls fans to watch during the team’s 10 days in Sin City:

Fred Hoiberg’s schemes

All NBA rookies participate in summer league. That includes coaches. Last summer Steve Kerr manned the sidelines for Golden State in Vegas, and this year new Bulls coach Hoiberg will do the same. It’ll be the first time fans can glimpse what the offense will look like next season. Tom Thibodeau, for as successful as he was in piling up W’s, was knocked for his lack of creativity on offense, particularly with legitimate scoring threats in Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler.

Hoiberg had a reputation at Iowa State for running a pro system, and during his introductory press conference, he seemed to already have an idea how he would use each player on the roster. It’ll be fun to see what kind of schemes he experiments with this summer.

Bobby Portis’ versatility

If Bulls fans didn’t see much of Portis at Arkansas, that’s understandable. Chicago is in the heart of B1G country, and SEC games don’t get much attention in the Midwest. But in Vegas, Portis’ versatility will be on display.

Expect him to be one of the featured players in Hoiberg’s system this summer and for some of the offense to run through him. The 6-foot-11 forward can do a little of everything and will be a significant addition to Chicago’s big-man rotation.

Darrell Williams’ second chance

Once a star at Dunbar Academy on the South Side, Williams’ basketball journey took him to Oklahoma State, where he was charged with and convicted of sexual assault. However, his conviction was overturned with help from the Chicago Innocence Center, and he was able to finish his college career at Texas A&M-Commerce.

The 6-8 Williams now has an opportunity to realize his basketball dreams and compete in the NBA. Playing for his hometown team should make things even sweeter. Even if he doesn’t latch on with Chicago, Williams might catch the eye of a GM or scout and add to the rich legacy of players from the Windy City in the NBA.

Doug McDermott’s recovery

McDermott’s knee surgery kept him off the floor for much of his rookie season. By the time he was healthy again, Thibodeau had all but taken him out of the rotation. Still, McDermott figures to be a key contributor under fellow Iowa native Hoiberg. McDermott already is a lights-out shooter, but it’ll be interesting to see what wrinkles he’s added to his game.

Bryan Crawford is a RedEye special contributor. @mrcraw4d

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