History of Bobby Portis in Timeline
Bobby Portis Jr. is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks where he achieved All-American status in 2015. He was drafted into the NBA in 2015 as the 22nd overall pick by the Chicago Bulls. Portis is notable for winning an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021.
1992: Corliss Williamson Comparison
In 1992, Corliss Williamson signed with the Razorbacks. Upon committing to Arkansas, Portis became the first in-state McDonald's All-American to sign with the Razorbacks since Williamson.
February 10, 1995: Bobby Portis Jr. Born
On February 10, 1995, Bobby Portis Jr. was born. He is now a professional basketball player.
2013: Mr. Basketball of Arkansas
In 2013, Bobby Portis was named Mr. Basketball of Arkansas, while playing high school basketball at Hall High School in Little Rock.
March 10, 2015: SEC Player of the Year
On March 10, 2015, Bobby Portis was selected as the SEC Player of the Year by the league's coaches.
June 25, 2015: Drafted by Chicago Bulls
On June 25, 2015, Bobby Portis was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.
July 7, 2015: Signed with Bulls
On July 7, 2015, Bobby Portis signed his rookie scale contract with the Chicago Bulls.
November 3, 2015: NBA Debut
On November 3, 2015, Bobby Portis made his NBA debut, scoring 10 points in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
December 19, 2015: Career Night vs Knicks
On December 19, 2015, Bobby Portis had the best night of his young career with 20 points and 11 rebounds against the New York Knicks.
2015: All-American Honors and NBA Draft
In 2015, Bobby Portis earned consensus second-team All-American honors as a sophomore. He was also selected in the first round of the 2015 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.
October 28, 2016: Bulls Exercise Option
On October 28, 2016, the Bulls exercised their third-year team option on Bobby Portis' rookie scale contract, extending the contract through the 2017–18 season.
January 6, 2017: Assigned to Windy City Bulls
On January 6, 2017, Bobby Portis was assigned to the Windy City Bulls, Chicago's D-League affiliate.
February 16, 2017: Season-High Points
On February 16, 2017, Bobby Portis had a season-high 19 points in a win over the Boston Celtics.
March 2, 2017: Season-High Rebounds
On March 2, 2017, Bobby Portis had 17 points and a season-high 13 rebounds in a win over the Golden State Warriors.
March 18, 2017: Career-High Points
On March 18, 2017, Bobby Portis scored a career-high 22 points in a win over the Utah Jazz.
October 17, 2017: Physical Altercation
On October 17, 2017, Bobby Portis and teammate Nikola Mirotić were involved in a physical altercation during practice, resulting in Mirotić's hospitalization.
February 22, 2018: New Career High
On February 22, 2018, Bobby Portis set a new career high with 38 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
March 17, 2018: Season-High Rebounds
On March 17, 2018, Bobby Portis recorded 15 points and a season-high 15 rebounds in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
October 18, 2018: Season Opener
On October 18, 2018, in the Bulls' season opener, Bobby Portis had 20 points and 11 rebounds in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
February 6, 2019: Traded to the Wizards
On February 6, 2019, Bobby Portis was traded to the Washington Wizards.
July 9, 2019: Signed with the Knicks
On July 9, 2019, Bobby Portis signed with the New York Knicks.
November 19, 2020: Free Agency
On November 19, 2020, Bobby Portis became a free agent when the Knicks decided not to exercise the team option.
November 26, 2020: Signed with the Bucks
On November 26, 2020, Bobby Portis signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.
April 29, 2021: Career High Steals
On April 29, 2021, Bobby Portis recorded a career-high 4 steals in a game against the Houston Rockets.
June 27, 2021: Important Role in Game 3
On June 27, 2021, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Bobby Portis played an important role for the Bucks, contributing to a road win against the Atlanta Hawks.
July 1, 2021: First Playoff Start
On July 1, 2021, Bobby Portis had his first career playoff start against Atlanta in the Eastern Conference Finals, scoring 22 points in a victory.
August 6, 2021: Re-signed with the Bucks
On August 6, 2021, Bobby Portis re-signed with the Milwaukee Bucks for two years.
November 24, 2021: 28 Points and 10 Rebounds
On November 24, 2021, Bobby Portis scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a victory over the Detroit Pistons.
December 10, 2021: 21 Points, 7 Rebounds and 3 Blocks
On December 10, 2021, Bobby Portis scored 21 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots in a victory against the Rockets.
2021: NBA Championship
In 2021, Bobby Portis won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks.
February 5, 2022: Season High 30 Points
On February 5, 2022, Bobby Portis made six three-pointers and scored a season-high 30 points, in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
June 29, 2022: Exercised Second-Year Option
On June 29, 2022, Bobby Portis exercised the second-year player option on his existing contract.
December 3, 2022: Game Leading 20 Points
On December 3, 2022, Bobby Portis scored a game-leading 20 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and recorded a season-high 7 assists during a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
January 25, 2023: Suffered Injuries
On January 25, 2023, Bobby Portis suffered MCL and ankle injuries during a win over the Detroit Pistons.
December 16, 2023: Highest Point Total During Bucks Tenure
On December 16, 2023, Bobby Portis scored 31 points, his highest point total during his Bucks tenure, in a win over the Detroit Pistons.
2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup
In 2023, Bobby Portis was a member of the United States national team that competed in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, where they finished fourth.
March 17, 2024: 31 Points, 10 Rebounds and 3 Steals
On March 17, 2024, Bobby Portis scored 31 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and recorded three steals during a win over the Phoenix Suns.
November 4, 2024: House Burglary
On November 4, 2024, Bobby Portis' house was burglarized while he was playing in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
February 20, 2025: Suspension
On February 20, 2025, Bobby Portis was suspended for 25 games for testing positive for a banned substance.
