Jamal Collier

Jamal Collier is a former sports reporter for the Tribune.

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen walks on the court against the Detroit Pistons at the United Center on Nov. 20, 2019.

The dust has settled in NBA free agency — and Lauri Markkanen’s future with the Chicago Bulls remains uncertain

August 25, 2021 at 9:53 p.m.

It has been about three weeks since the Chicago Bulls grabbed headlines with a flurry of moves in free agency to revamp their starting lineup. The NBA Summer League in...

San Antonio Spurs' DaQuan Jeffries, right, drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls' Patrick Williams (44) during an NBA Summer League game in Las Vegas on Aug. 10, 2021.

‘Fair dinkum.’ ‘Bloke.’ Assistant Damian Cotter entertains the Chicago Bulls with his Australian catchphrases while coaching the Summer League team.

August 17, 2021 at 1:06 p.m.

When asked to describe what it was like working with Patrick Williams during the NBA Summer League, Chicago Bulls assistant coach Damian Cotter offered his form of high praise. "As...

Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu goes to the basket between the Spurs' Nate Renfro and Devin Vassell during the first half of an NBA Summer League game on Aug. 10, 2021.

Chicago Bulls at NBA Summer League: Patrick Williams is done after 3 games, while Ayo Dosunmu steps up and scores 26 points

August 16, 2021 at 8:26 p.m.

Patrick Williams showed enough to the Chicago Bulls after three games in the NBA Summer League — and now his stint in Las Vegas is over. He was not with...

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) moves the ball up court during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers in New Orleans on April 26, 2021.

For DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, joining the Chicago Bulls to be part of what the team is building was ‘hard to turn down’

August 15, 2021 at 1:11 p.m.

No team in the NBA went through as dramatic of an overhaul this offseason than the Chicago Bulls. The roster has been almost completely turned over from the start of...

San Antonio Spurs' DaQuan Jeffries, right, drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls' Patrick Williams (44) during the first half of an NBA summer league game in Las Vegas on Aug. 10, 2021.

3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 92-89 win in Summer League, including DeMar DeRozan watching his new teammates and a 30-point game for Patrick Williams

August 11, 2021 at 9:24 p.m.

After falling behind by 22 points in the first half and trailing the San Antonio Spurs by 15 at halftime, the Chicago Bulls rallied Tuesday for a 92-89 victory in...

San Antonio Spurs' Nate Renfro (35) drives to the basket under pressure from Chicago Bulls' Marko Simonovic (19) during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game in Las Vegas on Aug. 10, 2021.

Chicago Bulls get their 1st look at Marko Simonovic — a 2020 draft pick — during Summer League games: ‘I’m a big man, but I like to run’

August 11, 2021 at 12:04 p.m.

Marko Simonovic looked up to Dirk Nowitzki while growing up and played for the same Serbian team as Nikola Jokic. Those skills and those players helped introduce Simonovic, the Chicago...

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center on March 24, 2021.

Patrick Williams impresses — for a half — in his Summer League debut as the Chicago Bulls try to keep the ball in his hands: ‘He’s got to be the man and score’

August 10, 2021 at 1:24 p.m.

The first half of Patrick Williams' NBA Summer League debut Monday went about as well as the Chicago Bulls could have envisioned. Williams looked like the most impressive player on...

Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball brings the ball up the court against the Mavericks on Feb. 12, 2021, in Dallas.

NBA reportedly investigating potential tampering violations in the Chicago Bulls’ sign-and-trade deal for guard Lonzo Ball

August 8, 2021 at 12:20 p.m.

Within minutes of NBA free agency officially opening at 5 p.m. Monday, news broke of an agreement between the Chicago Bulls and guard Lonzo Ball. And it's possible the Bulls...

United States' Kevin Durant, right, scores over France's Nicolas Batum during the men's basketball gold medal game at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 7, 2021, in Saitama, Japan.

Zach LaVine wins gold at the Olympics with Team USA. His next challenge: Winning with a revamped Chicago Bulls team.

August 7, 2021 at 8:50 p.m.

Behind Kevin Durant's 29 points, the U.S. men's basketball team won its fourth consecutive gold medal with an 87-82 victory against France on Friday night in Saitama, Japan. The victory...

Chicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker (3) handles the ball against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on June 9, 2021.

Chicago Sky star Candace Parker will serve as the grand marshal of this year’s Bud Billiken Parade

August 8, 2021 at 10:57 p.m.

Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker will be the grand marshal of the 2021 Bud Billiken Parade. After getting postponed last year because of COVID-19, the parade is scheduled to return...

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