NBA

Bobby Portis

Miami Heat#9F

Height
6'10" (2.08m)
Weight
250lb (113kg)
Born
February 10, 1995
College
Arkansas
Experience
8 Years

Player averages

Points per game
13.8
Rebounds per game
7.4
Assists per game
1.3
Player impact estimate
12.2

Bobby Portis Bio

Bobby Portis Jr. is an American professional basketball forward who, as of September 16, 2026, is listed by the NBA as a member of the Miami Heat. The NBA player profile records his trade from Milwaukee to Miami on June 22, 2026. Portis was born on February 10, 1995, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is listed at 6 feet 9 inches and 250 pounds.

Portis played two seasons at the University of Arkansas, where he became an SEC Player of the Year and earned All-America recognition during his sophomore season. He entered the 2015 NBA Draft after his sophomore year and was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 22nd overall pick. His college résumé also includes All-SEC Second Team honors and SEC All-Freshman recognition.

Portis has played for Chicago, Washington, New York and Milwaukee during his NBA career. He won an NBA championship with Milwaukee in 2021 and developed into a prominent reserve known for physical rebounding, floor spacing, interior scoring and high energy. Milwaukee re-signed him in July 2025, before the NBA listed his subsequent move to Miami in June 2026.

Jersey number
9
Position
F
Birth date
February 10, 1995
Height
6'10" (2.08m)
Weight
250lb (113kg)
College
Arkansas
Birthplace
Little Rock, AR, USA
Country
USA
Attended
Arkansas
Experience
8 Years

Bobby Portis Questions & Answers

What team does Bobby Portis play for as of October 16, 2026?

Bobby Portis Jr. is on the Miami Heat roster. Miami received him from the Milwaukee Bucks on July 6, 2026.

What position and height are listed for Bobby Portis?

The Heat list Bobby Portis Jr. as a forward at 6-foot-10 and 250 pounds.

When was Bobby Portis born?

Bobby Portis Jr. was born on February 10, 1995.

Where did Bobby Portis play college basketball?

Portis played two seasons at Arkansas. In his sophomore season, he was named SEC Player of the Year before declaring for the NBA draft.

When was Bobby Portis drafted?

The Chicago Bulls selected Portis with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft.

Has Bobby Portis won an NBA championship?

Yes. Portis won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021.

What is Bobby Portis known for stylistically?

Portis is a physical frontcourt player known for energetic play, rebounding and scoring around the basket, while also providing frontcourt shooting that can help space the floor.