Former Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic
Nikola Mirotic reacts after hitting a 3-pointer in the second half against the Lakers at the United Center on Jan. 26, 2018.
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Photos of former Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic.
Nikola Mirotic takes a breather in the first half against the Lakers at the United Center on Jan. 26, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) shoots as Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) defends during the second half on Jan. 20, 2018.
(John Bazemore / AP)Nikola Mirotic shoots against the Warriors’ Kevon Looney at the United Center on Jan. 17, 201.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) ties his shoe during the first half against the Warriors at the United Center on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) warms up before the start of a game against the Heat at the United Center on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.
(Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic shoots over Anthony Tolliver of the Pistons at the United Center on Jan. 13, 2018.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Despite the loss, Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) high-fives fans following a game against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday January 3, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic reaches for a loose ball in the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks on Dec. 26, 2017.
(MAURY/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock / MAURY/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) drives to the hoop against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (42) in the second half on January 3, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) defends Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu (8)during the second half on Jan. 1, 2018.
(David Banks / AP)On his way to a 28-point performance, Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) is all smiles in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017.
(Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic smiles at teammate Bobby Portis after Portis had an assist on a three point shot by Mirotic on December 29, 2017.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bulls’ Nikola Mirotic look for a rebound on Dec. 26, 2017, in Milwaukee.
(Jeffrey Phelps / AP)Bulls’ Nikola Mirotic celebrates after making a basket during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks on Dec. 15, 2017.
(Morry Gash / AP)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) celebrates after a big shot by teammate Kris Dunn in the second half against the Utah Jazz at the United Center on December 13, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) has a laugh on the bench in the second half against the Utah Jazz on December 13, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) walks on the court during the first half against the Boston Celtics at the United Center on Dec. 11, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) makes a shot during the second quarter versus the Knicks on Dec. 9, 2017 at the United Center.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forwards Nikola Mirotic (left) and Bobby Portis (right) share space on the bench in the second half at the United Center on November 28, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic after a three-point basket against the Celtics during the first half at the United Center on Sunday, April 23, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic takes a shot in front of the Bulls’ bench during the second quarter of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Celtics at TD Garden on April 18, 2017, in Boston.
(Maddie Meyer / Getty Images)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic waves to fans after the Bulls defeated the Cavaliers, 99-93, at the United Center on Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Chicago.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving and center Tristan Thompson try to take the ball away from Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic during the second half at the United Center on Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Chicago.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic arrives before playing the Cavaliers at the United Center on Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Chicago.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic, left, and center Robin Lopez have some fun before tipoff of a game against the 76ers at the United Center on Friday, March 24, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic celebrates on the bench after a teammate hit a 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter against the Pistons at the United Center on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)The Grizzlies’ Brandan Wright lands on the Nikola Mirotic while going for a lose ball during the first half at the United Center on March 15, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic reacts after a three-pointer against the Hornets on March 13, 2017.
(Nell Redmond / AP)Nikola Mirotic reacts, after a play against the Clippers at the United Center on March 4, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic and the Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan during the second half at the United Center on March 4, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)The Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving shoots against the Bulls’ Nikola Mirotic during the second half on Feb. 25, 2017.
(Tony Dejak / AP)Nikola Mirotic celebrates with Cristiano Felicio after Mirotic scored during the second half against the Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on Feb. 25, 2017, in Cleveland.
(Jason Miller / Getty Images)Nikola Mirotic warms up before a game against the Suns on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at the United Center.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic looks to pass the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in Chicago.
(Kamil Krzaczynski / AP)The Orlando Magic’s C.J. Watson looks to pass the ball as he is guarded by Nikola Mirotic during the first half Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Orlando, Fla.
(John Raoux / AP)Nikola Mirotic pumps his fist after making a three-pointer against the Hornets at the United Center on Jan. 2, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic drives to the basket in front of Kings guard Garrett Temple during the second half Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the United Center.
(David Banks / AP)Nikola Mirotic points after making a three-point basket against the Raptors during the second half at the United Center on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic celebrates his basket in the final seconds of a win over the Pacers at the United Center on Dec. 26, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic blocks a shot by the Hornets’ Marvin Williams during the second half at the United Center on Jan. 2, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic tries to save the ball from going out of bounds against the Spurs during the second half in Chicago on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016.
( David Banks / AP)Nikola Mirotic grabs a loose ball in front of Spurs forward David Lee during the first quarter in Chicago on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016.
(David Banks / AP)Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard knocks the ball out of Nikola Mirotic’s hands during the second half at the United Center on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Chicago.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic drives past the Lakers’ Brandon Ingram at the United Center on Nov. 30, 2016.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Nikola Mirotic before a game against the Nuggets on Nov. 22, 2016, in Denver.
(David Zalubowski / AP)Nikola Mirotic during the first half against the Nuggets on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in Denver.
(David Zalubowski / AP)Heat forward James Johnson defends Nikola Mirotic during the second half Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in Miami.
(Lynne Sladky / AP)Nikola Mirotic dunks in front of Wizards center Marcin Gortat after getting an alley-oop from Dwyane Wade during the second half at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, Nov 12, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Magic center Bismack Biyombo guards Nikola Mirotic during the second half at the United Center on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic rubs his neck after being fouled by Magic forward Aaron Gordon during the second half Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic falls to the ground after getting tangled up with Knicks center Joakim Noah on a rebound attempt in the second half at the United Center in Chicago on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic rubs his head during the first half against the Celtics at the United Center on Oct. 27, 2016.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)The Bucks’ Mirza Teletovic guards Nikola Mirotic during the second half of the preseason opener at the United Center on Oct. 3, 2016.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Doug McDermott, Nikola Mitotic and Denzel Valentine shoot around after the team’s first workout of the 2016-17 season at the Advocate Center on Sept. 27, 2016.
(Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)Spain’s Nikola Mirotic and Pau Gasol team up to block Australia’s David Andersen during the bronze-medal game at the Rio Olympics on Aug. 21, 2106.
(Charlie Neibergall / AP)Nikola Mirotic reacts during semifinal game against the U.S. at the Rio Olympics on Aug. 19, 2016.
(LARRY W. SMITH / EPA)Spain’s Nikola Mirotic scores during a game against Lithuania at the Rio Olympics on Aug. 13, 2016.
(STR / AFP/Getty Images)Nikola Mirotic waves after his team’s 115-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at the United Center, April 13, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic reacts in the first half of a game against Memphis, April 5, 2016.
(Brandon Dill / AP)Nikola Mirotic passes the ball around Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson during the first half at the United Center Saturday, April 2, 2016.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic shoots the ball during the game against the Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 29, 2016.
(Andy Lyons / Getty Images)Nikola Mirotic with Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg, during the first half of their game against the Hawks at the United Center on March 28, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic puts up a shot past the Knicks’ Derrick Williams on his way to a game- and career- high 35 points at the United Center on March 23, 2016.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Nikola Mirotic makes a three-point basket past the defense of the Knicks’ Derrick Williams at the United Center on March 23, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic reacts after hitting a 3-point shot during the second half against the Jazz on March 19, 2016. The Bulls won 92-85.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)The Jazz’s Raul Neto shoots over Nikola Mirotic during the first half.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)Nikola Mirotic reacts after making a three point basket against the Bucks during the second half of their game at the United Center on March 7, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic during the first half against the Rockets at the United Center on Saturday, Mar. 5, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic fist-bumps Pau Gasol before the start of the game against the Trail Blazers at the United Center on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic goes for a reverse layup against the Heat.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic shoots over the Cavaliers’ Iman Shumpert during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena.
(Jason Miller / Getty Images)The Cavaliers’ LeBron James drives to the basket against Nikola Mirotic in the second half.
(Tony Dejak / AP)Nikola Mirotic runs into the Pistons’ Andre Drummond and loses control of the ball during the second half.
(Carlos Osorio / AP)The 76ers’ Nik Stauskas goes up for the shot with Nikola Mirotic defending during the second half.
(Chris Szagola / AP)Nikola Mirotic and the Celtics’ Jae Crowder fall to the floor after colliding under the basket.
(TANNEN MAURY / EPA)Nikola Mirotic dunks against the Bucks at the United Center.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Nikola Mirotic is congratulated by his teammates going into a timeout against the New York Knicks on Jan. 1, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)New York Knicks’ Lance Thomas puts up a shot against Nikola Mirotic at the United Center on January 1, 2016.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Nikola Mirotic dunks against the New York Knicks at the United Center on Jan. 1, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic guards Indiana Pacers guard Rodney Stuckey during the first half on Dec. 30, 2015, at the United Center.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic defends Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki on Dec. 26, 2015, in Dallas.
(LM Otero / AP)Nikola Mirotic goes down after being fouled by Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic takes a breather in a game against the Charlotte Hornets.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic walks off the court after being hurt against the Denver Nuggets.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic walks to the locker room before playing the Denver Nuggets.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic is called upon to re-enter the game against the Magic.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic celebrates after making a three-pointer during the second half of the season opener against the Cavaliers at the United Center.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic reacts as he is called for committing a foul on the Cavaliers’ Kevin Love in the second half.
(TANNEN MAURY / EPA)Nikola Mirotic tries to score on the Cavaliers’ Kevin Love in the first half of the season opener at the United Center.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)The Cavaliers’ J.R. Smith guards Nikola Mirotic during the second half of the season opener.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic waves to fans while walking to the locker room before playing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the season opener at the United Center.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Bulls fan Steve Verba has his jersey signed by Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic brings the ball up the court against the Nuggets in the first half of a preseason game.
(David Zalubowski / AP)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic takes part in practice at Advocate Center.
(Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)Nikola Mirotic at the Lyric Opera’s opening night.
(Todd Rosenberg / HANDOUT)Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith guards Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic during the season opener at the United Center.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic shows his wingspan during the team media day.
(Brian Nguyen / Chicago Tribune)Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic celebrates after shooting a three-pointer during the season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)