Jamal Collier

Jamal Collier is a former sports reporter for the Tribune.

Bulls guards Coby White (0) and Lonzo Ball (2) pose for a picture during media day at the United Center.

The Chicago Bulls’ 2021-22 roster will feature a ton of new faces — from free-agent acquisitions to fliers on young players. Meet the new guys.

September 28, 2021 at 1:23 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls have undergone an almost complete overhaul in the past 18 months. The roster that finished 22-43 during the 2019-20 season is nearly all gone — with only...

Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball dribbles the ball upcourt during a game against the Mavericks on Feb. 12, 2021, in Dallas.

How will all the pieces mesh? And do they have enough depth? 5 storylines to watch as the Chicago Bulls open training camp.

September 26, 2021 at 9:17 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls are about to open training camp for one of the more intriguing seasons in recent memory. Their dramatic roster overhaul has given fans an almost entirely new...

Bulls forward Patrick Williams brings the ball up the court against the Hornets during a game on May 6, 2021.

Chicago Bulls injury news: Patrick Williams sidelined 4-6 weeks with a severe left ankle sprain, while Coby White (shoulder) is set to return in November

September 24, 2021 at 11:31 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls begin training camp Tuesday, but they already have a pair of injuries to navigate. Patrick Williams has a severe sprain of his left ankle, the team announced...

Chicago Sky guard Diamond DeShields (1) goes up for a basket against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on June 9, 2021.

3 key factors in the Chicago Sky’s WNBA playoff opener tonight vs. the Dallas Wings, including Diamond DeShields’ scoring off the bench

September 23, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.

This has been a confounding season for the Chicago Sky. They began it with championship aspirations after bringing in Candace Parker in one of the biggest free-agent moves in league...

Bulls guard Coby White, left, goes up for a dunk against Raptors forward Stanley Johnson during the first half of a game on May 13, 2021.

Stanley Johnson and Alize Johnson are reportedly the Chicago Bulls’ latest additions to a revamped roster

September 6, 2021 at 10:17 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls addressed a need in the frontcourt Monday when they reportedly agreed to deals with free-agent forwards Stanley Johnson and Alize Johnson. The 6-foot-6 Stanley Johnson, the No....

A Bulls fan cheers during the second half of a game against the Celtics on May 7, 2021, at the United Center.

United Center will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for all events — including Bulls and Blackhawks games

September 2, 2021 at 8:01 p.m.

The United Center will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for anyone coming to an event — including Bulls and Blackhawks games this season — venue officials...

Bulls guard Coby White throws the ball back at the end of a loss to the Heat on March 12, 2021, at the United Center.

Chicago Bulls Q&A: Are they done adding players in free agency? And how does Coby White fit into next season’s rotation?

September 2, 2021 at 1:50 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls just had one of the most active offseasons in the NBA, overhauling much of their roster in an attempt to get back to the playoffs. They added...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema celebrates the team's 30-22 win over Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign.

‘A lot of reasons to get excited.’ Illinois opens the Bret Bielema era — and the college football season — with a 30-22 victory over Nebraska.

August 29, 2021 at 3:35 a.m.

Illinois kicked off the college football season in an emphatic way with a 30-22 victory over Nebraska on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. The "Week 0? game was the only...

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen points after hitting a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center on April 17, 2021.

Chicago Bulls trade Lauri Markkanen and acquire Derrick Jones Jr. as a part of a 3-team deal with the Portland Trail Blazers and Cleveland Cavaliers

August 28, 2021 at 10:14 p.m.

Lauri Markkanen's time with the Chicago Bulls came to an end Friday. The Bulls agreed to trade the Finnish forward to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade deal worth $67...

Kamau Murray, founder of XS Tennis, poses for a photograph at a set of outdoor courts hosting the Chicago Tennis Festival and the Chicago Women's Open at XS Tennis and Education Foundation on the South Side.

Kamau Murray brings the Chicago Women’s Open — the only Black-produced event on the WTA Tour — to XS Tennis on the South Side: ‘Chicago has a great tennis community’

August 28, 2021 at 9:22 p.m.

It's the third day of the WTA's Chicago Women's Open and everywhere Kamau Murray goes, someone is there to meet him. Dark clouds caused by an impending storm have postponed...

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