Porter Jr. appears to be living his best life at what appears to be a Halloween party. He played college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas and was selected with the third overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards.He was considered one of the top college basketball players before entering the NBA. ESPN: For Otto ... LaVine is in shape after training in Washington throughout the pandemic, but he has never made the playoffs. The Vancouver Canucks' season being brought to a standstill by the COVID-19 pandemic makes players and coaches elsewhere in the all-Canadian North Division uneasy for that team and their own. ... Russia has recorded over 225,000 deaths related to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic in April, the Rosstat statistics service said on Friday, a figure that is more than double the death toll cited by the government coronavirus task force. Lifelong Chicago sports fan raised in Las Vegas. I don’t know the full context of the Otto Porter video, nor do I care too much to find out, but with training camp literally starting tomorrow, this is not ideal. Especially heading into training camp. Dans la famille « rien à faire du coronavirus », on vous présente Otto Porter. That would seemingly be a very popular day for deals considering free agency will get underway shortly afterward and the season starts on December 22. It came as no surprise, but on Sunday, Chicago Bulls veteran small forward Otto Porter Jr. made it official. The NBA is progressing toward adding an additional two-way roster spot as teams deal with thinning options amid the pandemic, sources told ESPN. Just no chemistry or leadership it seems. Then, the Magic sent veteran Evan Fournier to the Boston Celtics for two second-round picks. [ Coronavirus: How the sports world is responding to the pandemic ] ... Vucevic is a two-time All-Star and is reportedly heading to the Bulls for Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter and draft picks. Bulls trading Wendell Carter Jr. & Otto Porter for Magic star Nikola Vucevic: report US jobless claims fall to lowest number since pandemic began a year ago We are one day away from the beginning of Bull’s training camp and we have news! Orlando will receive Chicago’s 2021 and 2023 first-round picks in the deal. Bulls Veteran Makes Crucial Contract Decision Ahead of Draft, Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Otto Porter Jr., No. Follow the Heavy on Bulls Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors, and content! Otto Porter Jr. will remain with the Chicago Bulls for at least another season after exercising his $28.5 million player option for 2020-21, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. They have talent. [ Coronavirus: How the sports world is responding to the pandemic ] ... Vucevic is a two-time All-Star and is reportedly heading to the Bulls for Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter and draft picks. One would think the Bulls will release a statement after the start of training camp so they can talk to Porter Jr. This is still very early in the release of these videos. It started with some cryptic messages where people were unsure as to what was actually going on with Porter Jr. Then the video started to spread on Twitter. Unfortunately, this news isn’t great. • Speaking of the Bulls, a minor bone to pick with Jason Goff , Will Perdue and Kendall Gill , the trio that does the team’s studio shows on NBC Sports Chicago: Otto Porter Jr pic.twitter.com/1ozWSYhkzI, — Daniel Greenberg (@ChiSportUpdates) November 30, 2020. The Chicago Bulls have shut down Otto Porter Jr. from basketball activities, hoping to give the forward extra time to heal a lower back issue that has been lingering for weeks. The only way Porter Jr. will see any sort of discipline will be if the team hands it down to him. for the latest breaking news, rumors, and content. Again, this is still in the early stages of development so expect some more official statements in due time. Bulls executive Artūras Karnišovas may try and set a tone going into this season about COVID protocols. The Bulls will have to take back a major deal, and it’s likely that player will have more years remaining on their deal than Porter Jr. who is now in the final campaign of his pact. ... (15 points), Otto Porter Jr. (13) and Mo Bamba all making double figures. Opting in was a no-brainer for Porter Jr. Sixth Man of the Year: Otto Porter Jr. Unsurprisingly, Bulls veteran small forward Otto Porter Jr. made it official. Garrett Temple took his spot in the starting five for the second half. There hasn’t been any sort of official statement regarding them. Specially after this pandemic economy. ... Otto Porter Jr. and two first-round draft picks. Ross scored 15 points and Otto Porter Jr. added 13 for the Magic, who snapped a … Markkanen, a 7-footer from Finland, missed 15 games with a pelvic injury and his scoring and rebounding numbers dropped. LaVine averaged 25.5 points but wasn’t an All-Star. Today videos were released of Porter Jr. doing the exact opposite of every guideline. If the Bulls want to make an example of Porter Jr. he could see a suspension coming his way. From the team’s standpoint, a lot could happen. ... Porter Jr., Otto. 3 of 14 4 of 14 Los Angeles Clippers' Ivica Zubac (40) dunks next to Orlando Magic's Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. Of course, due to the ongoing circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the schedule has been drastically changed this year and the event was postponed until the beginning of this month, just a few weeks after the NBA draft. The Bulls seem more prepared for this season even with the pandemic as much as anytime in the last decade. ... Markelle Fultz (left ACL), Harris (strained left adductor), Karim Mane (hamstring) and Otto Porter Jr. (left foot). 56. That’s when the dying started. Don’t be surprised if Karnišovas uses this situation to lay down the law for this Bulls squad. The 27-year-old has played in a total of 70 games over the past two seasons, and averaged just about 13 points per game during that time. All of that is a perfect storm for Porter Jr’s decision to secure the bag. Otto Porter to the Bulls, for somehow even smellier poop! Otto Porter Jr., No. The days of overpaying in NBA are over. Terrence Ross tied it at 93 with 1:46 remaining on two free throws, and Wendell Carter Jr. put the Magic in front with 1:10 remaining with a tip-in after James Ennis III missed a layup, making it 95-94. I’m sure if the season was in full swing they would require him to do a 14-day quarantine and miss games. OPJ opted-in on the final year of his four-year, $106.5 million deal, which will pay him a whopping $28.4 million for the 2020-21 season, per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. The Bulls seem more prepared for this season even with the pandemic as much as anytime in the last decade. The Magic reeled in five draft picks among its three trades. Haugh: Pandemic or not, don't Cubs fans deserve more than what they're getting this winter? Bulls Twitter is having a good time with this thought. ... "At the start of the pandemic, we probably took a cut of at least about 80 percent," he said. Otto Porter Jr. added 22 points. 98. The Canucks, however, were dealing with 16 players on the NHL's pandemic protocol list Sunday. Now, the question is whether he can lead Chicago back to relevance. Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 27 and the Denver Nuggets raced out to a 25-point lead on their way to a 104-95 win over the … Bulls' Patrick Williams, Otto Porter Jr. out against Rockets. The pandemic came upon us during the cold gray of late February and early March. Porter … Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. left Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter with a back injury.. An engineer by trade, Bulls superfan by choice. Griffin should be moved. 56. Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley on their way to trade Otto Porter Jr. after he got caught partying during the pandemic pic.twitter.com/JtkSu0PCrE, — Artūras Karnišovas Fan Club (@arturasfanclub) November 30, 2020. Ringo H.W. You might hurt Otto Porter. Well, it appears Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. didn’t get the memo this time around. Trading him seems like the best possible answer, but dealing a player with such a big contract can be tricky. With the Bulls starting training camp starting tomorrow this isn’t a good look. ... Markelle Fultz (left ACL), Harris (strained left adductor), Karim Mane (hamstring) and Otto Porter Jr. (left foot). Is It Time For The Bulls To Change Their Starting Lineup? A pandemic wasn’t going to stop Porter Jr. from having a good time this Halloween. Reaching that stage could bring validation to his career. Kristaps Porzingis to the Mavs, for poop! Haugh: Pandemic or not, ... Lauri Markkanen 'good to go' after shoulder injury, while Otto Porter Jr. is focused on Bulls amid buyout rumors. The Magic also are sending forward Al-Farouq Aminu to Chicago in the deal. Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. is opting into his $28.4 million player option for the 2020-21 season, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. The trade season already has produced many delights. The Bulls are said to be sending forwards Otto Porter and Wendell Carter along with 2021 and 2023 first round picks to the Magic in the deal. The Bulls and their new leadership (Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley) have to determine if they believe Porter Jr. can be a part of their future core–especially at such a high price tag. Because of the impact of the pandemic, things will happen rapidly, and it could be a very exciting stretch for the Chicago Bulls and the NBA as a whole. Pistons should move onto full rebuild. Otto Porter Jr. (Orlando Magic) with an and one vs the LA Clippers, 03/30/2021. Also, NBA teams figure to be more frugal in the upcoming season because of the pandemic’s impact on the salary camp and league revenue. There’s a lot to unpack in the videos but the one major issue is the timing of this release. Pandemic P Mar 26, 12:08 am Otto Porter Jr. Orl - SF,PF GTD $5 Waiver . A pandemic wasn’t going to stop Porter Jr. from having a good time this Halloween. But there are other players who could be of interest as well such as Otto Porter Jr. Both forward Otto Porter Jr. and center Wendell Carter Jr. have made visible signs of progress, walking without a boot and participating in shooting drills this week to close practice. The Bulls finished 27th out of 30 teams in scoring. Now I’m not saying the team will look to trade him after this. He shot a blazing 48 percent from three, played solid defense and averaged 17.5 points per game before some of the injuries that have hampered his production limited him to just 15 games that season. Otto Porter Jr. (Orlando Magic) with an ... near a large skilled labour pool with minimal COVID-19 restriction requirements due to a successful handling of the pandemic by state authorities. https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/otto-porter-jr-one-vs-034100729.html Bears awarded pair of compensatory picks in 6th round. We are less than a month away from the start of the NBA season and this is the type of stuff that will keep players from being on the court. That’s why some of the talk around Oklahoma City’s Chris Paul makes some sense. While there may still be some upside to his game, he hasn’t put together the kind of production or stints of good health that would suggest he could earn anything close to what he was guaranteed by opting in had he become an unrestricted free agent. ESPN: There's no denying LaVine is a bucket; his 25.5 points per game last season was the highest scoring average by a Bulls player since Michael Jordan averaged 28.7 points in 1997-98. The Magic will send Vucevic and Al Farouq Aminu to Chicago for Otto Porter Jr., ... Just last season, Orlando finished 33-40 and made the playoffs in the pandemic-shortened season. ESPN: There's no denying LaVine is a bucket; his 25.5 points per game last season was the highest scoring average by a Bulls player since Michael Jordan averaged 28.7 points in 1997-98. As we have seen across the sports world this year there are a lot of new precautions being implemented to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Otto Porter missed 51 games with a variety of left foot injuries. Not only that, but they receive a … Move Rose, move Wood to … The Magic first traded Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter Jr. and two first-round picks. ... Lauri Markkanen 'good to go' after shoulder injury, while Otto Porter Jr. is … Anyway, as for dreaded free agency, the Bulls, once Otto Porter Jr. opts in, will be over the salary cap. A casualty of the pandemic is that I have yet to reconnect face to face with Garrett. It came as no surprise, but on Sunday, Chicago Bulls veteran small forward Otto Porter Jr. made it official. RUMOR: Chicago Bulls Are Interested In Trading For Lonzo Ball. The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly interested in Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter. There is even a chance a trade could be announced on draft night, which is Wednesday, November 18. He opted-in on the final year of his deal, which pays him $28.4 million. During the 2018-19 season, Porter Jr. showed flashes of excellence after the Bulls acquired him from the Washington Wizards. The Orlando Magic are trading All-Star center Nikola Vucevic to the Chicago Bulls as part of a four-player deal, ESPN reported Thursday. The pandemic has shown just how quickly schools can innovate when it becomes convenient for them to do so or necessary for more than ... Daniel Theis and 2 others, while moving Otto Porter … Then, the Magic sent veteran Evan Fournier to the Boston Celtics for two second-round picks. Of course, due to the ongoing circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the schedule has been drastically changed this year and the event was postponed until the beginning of this month, just a few weeks after the NBA draft. Bulls trading Wendell Carter Jr. & Otto Porter for Magic star Nikola Vucevic: report US jobless claims fall to lowest number since pandemic began a year ago The team announced Porter won't return after being diagnosed with back spasms. 3 of 14 4 of 14 Los Angeles Clippers' Ivica Zubac (40) dunks next to Orlando Magic's Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. Otto Porter Jr. (born June 3, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 98 ... LaVine is in shape after training in Washington throughout the pandemic, but he has never made the playoffs. In exchange, the Magic will receive forward Otto Porter, center Wendell Carter Jr. and first-round picks in 2021 and 2023 in the deal. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 16, 2020. Powered by. It was the first time fans have attended a Nuggets game since the Covid-19 pandemic erupted last year. Dillon Brooks Mem - SG,SF To Waivers. Zach LaVine, No. This could certainly be a possibility but I don’t think this would be the last straw. Otto Porter Jr. and Lauri Markkanen. I’m sure this won’t be the only COVID-related article we have to post during this Bulls season. The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly monitoring Zach LaVine’s situation in case the Chicago Bulls star requests a trade from the Windy City. Pandemic P Mar 26, 12:08 am Otto Porter Jr. Orl - SF,PF GTD $5 Waiver . LaVine is in shape after training in Washington throughout the pandemic, but he has never made the playoffs. LaVine is in shape after training in Washington throughout the pandemic, but he has never made the playoffs. The Nets are in win-now mode. Porter Jr. appears to be living his best life at what appears to be a Halloween party. The Chicago Bulls have shut down Otto Porter Jr. from basketball activities, hoping to give the forward extra time to heal a lower back issue that has been lingering for weeks. Chicago is sending a top-four protected this year and another lightly-protected pick in 2023. Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 27 and the Denver Nuggets raced out to a 25-point lead on their way to a 104-95 win over the … Zach LaVine, No. Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. is opting into his $28.4 million player option for the 2020-21 season, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. We would have expected to hear a lot more from the Bulls front office about trying to trade him in the offseason. It started grabbing at Otto Porter Jr. again late in the game against the Trail Blazers.. By the second half Monday against the Knicks, the grabs turned into painful squeezes. The Bulls are said to be sending forwards Otto Porter and Wendell Carter along with 2021 and 2023 first round picks to the Magic in the deal. Let’s hope the rest of the team takes things a bit more seriously this season so that we can get a full evaluation of this team. Porter is so overpaid it’s insane. If Porter isn’t traded on or near draft-day, I’d look at a potential deal happening at the trade deadline when the Bulls may believe they can get more from a contender who believes Porter Jr. could be a valuable piece toward their championship efforts. Ernie really gave this goofball 100 mil man he don’t even know the lyrics pic.twitter.com/zR0F39BL7B. With the league’s extensive 134 page COVID guideline book teams will need to keep a tighter leash on players than normal. Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. has until Oct. 17 to decide on his $28,489,239 player option for the 2020-21 season, and his decision should be a no-brainer. It started grabbing at Otto Porter Jr. again late in the game against the Trail Blazers.. By the second half Monday against the Knicks, the grabs turned into painful squeezes. I wouldn’t put too much energy into thinking this will be the driving force for move Otto. Porter Jr. may just be the person to make an example out of. We are less than a month away from the start of the NBA season and this is the type of stuff that will keep players from being on the court. Since we aren’t technically in the season yet I don’t believe there’s anything that can be done about this from the NBA’s standpoint. ... Otto Porter Jr. and two first-round draft picks. But if they were on the fence with him before the video then this certainly didn’t help. Lauri Markkanen 'good to go' after shoulder injury, while Otto Porter Jr. is focused on Bulls amid buyout rumors Fire consumes old Brechtel Park Golf Course Clubhouse Visit site I don’t get Bulls. Porter appeared in each of Chicago's first 10 games this season. Sixth Man of the Year: Otto Porter Jr. News. NBA trades can be made official on Monday, so theoretically, something could happen at any time. Ringo H.W. Limited were Chasson Randle (hamstring), James Ennis III (non-COVID-illness) and Mo Bamba (non-COVID illness). Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. missed Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks ... which is intended to reduce travel as the league attempts to put on the season during a pandemic. If the Bulls want to ensure a full season with this young group they need all the players to be there. Chicago is sending a top-four protected this year and another lightly-protected pick in 2023. The Magic first traded Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter Jr. and two first-round picks. You Won’t Believe What Otto Porter Jr. Has Been Up To During The Pandemic, Chicago Bulls Trade Rumors Are Starting To Heat Up, RUMOR: Chicago Bulls Have Interest In Andre Drummond, Chicago Bulls Have Some Big Decisions To Make Before The Trade Deadline, Zach LaVine Is The Future Of The Chicago Bulls. Right now there’s probably nothing that can be done by the NBA. That said, if the Bulls believe the player they would be getting in return offers more in the big picture, they might be willing to pull the trigger on a trade. Last year, Porter Jr. played in only 14 games and averaged 11.9 points per contest. Bulls acquire All-Star Nikola Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu in trade with Magic. Le joueur des Bulls s’est affiché dans une soirée olé-olé en pleine pandémie, pas sûr que sa franchise le prenne très bien quand on voit les dérives de la vidéo. Otto Porter Jr. is making about $28.5 million this season, something that could match numbers. Purdue University graduate. Dillon Brooks Mem - SG,SF To Waivers. Bulls media pages took notice of these videos quickly and made their opinions known. A l’heure où la … Getty Now, the question is whether he can lead Chicago back to relevance. If they are really upset about this they may even take it one step further.