The Bulls are trading veteran forward Nikola Mirotic to the Pelicans in exchange for Omer Asik and a first-round pick, NBC Sports Chicago’s Vincent Goodwill reports.
It has been clear Mirotic was on his way out of Chicago ever since teammate Bobby Portis punch him in the face and left him hospitalized with facial fractures and a concussion. Mirotic reportedly told the Bulls either he or Portis had to be traded.
The trade helps New Orleans fill the hole left in the frontcourt by the DeMarcus Cousins injury as they fight to remain in playoff position.