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PROBLEM: The Bulls proceeded delicately  working with the NBA to determine a suitable suspension for Portis  finally arriving at eight games. They considered the version of events at practice that preceded Portis’ punch  which by several accounts implicated  Mirotic  as an aggressor. They respect  Mirotic ’s reluctance to interact with Portis  even as management supported the third-year forward by allowing him to practice during the suspension. They balance the likelihood  Mirotic  will need to be moved to another team with the reality  he  can’t be traded until Jan. 15 because of language in  his  two-year  $27 million contract.
At this point  it would surprise me if  Mirotic  ever puts on a Bulls uniform again. A trade or buyout of  his  $12.5 million salary looms. The most important step toward returning is one Mirotic has shown little interest in taking: Hashing it out with Portis in person — the way Kreutz and Miller once did with the Bears after their flare-up at an FBI gun range.
“One would think that  Mirotic  and Portis would work things out and grow closer (but) maybe football players are different ’’ said Miller  happily retired and living in Texas. “Football players are very group-oriented and believe in the team mentality.’’
Ironically  as a team  the Bulls likely will benefit long-term from this awkward experience. The absence of Portis and  Mirotic  opened up playing time for rookie first-round pick Lauri Markkanen  who has taken advantage enough for coach Fred Hoiberg to project superstardom. And Hoiberg  who still was searching for credibility as his third season began  has demonstrated a stronger voice leading a young  developmental team learning  well  how to roll with the punches.
With Bobby Portis back  Bulls supporting him and  Nikola Mirotic  becomes tougher »
Here’s when Bobby Portis and  Nikola Mirotic  should play »
Bulls will follow  Nikola Mirotic's  lead »

SOLUTION: Former Bears Olin Kreutz Fred Miller can relate to Bobby Portis

PROBLEM: and Sen. Ted Cruz -LRB- R-Texas -RRB- , who trailed right behind the frontrunners in the Republican and Democratic primaries , will debate each other and field questions from audience members in a town hall on CNN . 
CNN 's Dana Bash and Jake Tapper -- who questioned Republican primary candidates like Cruz during a debate in 2015 -- will moderate Wednesday night 's debate at 9 p.m. ET . 
The two senators diverge dramatically on the ideological spectrum , with Sanders describing himself as a "democratic socialist" and Cruz often seen as a staunch conservative . 
While Sanders has vilified rich corporations for their alleged greed , Cruz advocated for more than halving the corporate tax rate in September . 
According to Reuters , Cruz sought a 15-20 percent tax rate , similar to proposals issued by Trump and much lower than the current 35 percent rate . 
Cruz has argued for eliminating the estate tax , also known as the "death tax ," while Sanders has called for a progressive estate tax structure . 
Earlier this year , CNN hosted a debate between Sanders and Cruz on health care reform .

SOLUTION: Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz to Square Off During Televised Tax Reform Debate on Wednesday . 

PROBLEM: CLEVELAND (AP) â  LeBron James  couldnât get to 30 000 career points and  he  and  his  Cleveland teammates couldnât stop Paul George  Russell Westbrook or Carmelo Anthony as the Oklahoma City Thunder thumped the Cavaliers 148-124 on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
 James  finished with 18 points and is seven shy of becoming the seventh player in NBA history to reach the 30 000-point plateau.  His  next chance is Tuesday when the Cavs visit San Antonio.
 James  entered the fourth within reach of 30 000. But after  he  missed two shots   James  was replaced with 6:37 remaining and the Cavs trailing 128-101. The 33-year-old wanted to make history in front of  his  home fans and family  but it wasnât to be and  he  dejectedly took a seat on the bench as the Thunder finished off the rout.
 James  will eventually get to 30 000 and join Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38 387 points)  Karl Malone (36 928)  Kobe Bryant (33 643)  Michael Jordan (32 292)  Wilt Chamberlain (31 419) and Dirk Nowitzki (30 808) on the select list.
The Cavs made one last push with  James  making a layup to cut the Thunderâs lead to 12. But Oklahoma City didnât let up and eventually pushed the lead to 31.
Thunder: G Andre Roberson played his second game after missing eight with left patellar tendinitis. He had a forgettable six-second span  missing four straight free throws and committing a foul. â¦ Coach Billy Donovan first watched  James  play as a high school sophomore  when he stood out more than others. âIn seeing him at that age you see a lot of times young kids that are sophomores with his ability â maybe not all of his ability â but you see talented players â Donovan said. âThey never get better. A lot of times itâs difficult to get better because thereâs such a microscope. The thing thatâs amazing to me is heâs had a lot of attention on him and a very  very young age and he always got better.â

SOLUTION:
George scores 36 Thunder blast LeBron Cavs 148