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CHICAGO, USA – Chicago Bulls power forward Nikola Mirotic will miss the start of the NBA season with a concussion and facial fractures after an altercation with teammate Bobby Portis, the team said Tuesday, October 17.
“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 evaluating disciplinary action,” the statement added.
Here’s Bulls release on Mirotic/Portis altercation: pic.twitter.com/CEzPKYPYcV
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) October 17, 2017
The Chicago Tribune cited an unnamed source as saying Mirotic, of Montenegro, was treated in hospital and released.
Mirotic is home after going to hospital. He has 2 broken bones in his face and was evaluated for concussion, per source. Punched by Portis.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) October 17, 2017
Mirotic joined the Bulls in 2014 and re-signed with the team in this off-season.
He and Portis have been teammates since 2015.
The fracas came on the opening day of the 2017-18 season. The Bulls are due to open their campaign on Thursday, October 19, against the Toronto Raptors. – Rappler.com
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