Jamal Collier

Jamal Collier is a former sports reporter for the Tribune.

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic reacts after making a basket against the Orlando Magic at the end of the second quarter at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

Chicago Bulls lose their 1st-round pick in the 2021 NBA draft as part of Nikola Vucevic trade

June 23, 2021 at 12:23 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls understood they were taking a risk at the trade deadline, mortgaging part of their future to acquire center Nikola Vucevic from the Orlando Magic. But that move...

NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum announces that the Chicago Bulls landed the 7th pick in the upcoming 2019 NBA Draft during the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery at the Hilton Chicago on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Will the Chicago Bulls keep their pick? What players are available? Everything you need to know about the 2021 NBA draft lottery.

June 21, 2021 at 3:28 p.m.

Last March, when the Chicago Bulls traded away their first-round pick in the 2021 NBA draft, they did not expect to miss the 2021 postseason. Yet they find themselves hoping...

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White before a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center on April 17, 2021.

Coby White’s injury makes adding a point guard an even higher offseason priority for the Chicago Bulls

June 14, 2021 at 7:40 p.m.

Addressing the point guard position was already likely near the top of the Chicago Bulls' offseason to-do list — and that was before the surprising news late last week that...

Bulls guard Coby White passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Jazz on March 22, 2021, at the United Center.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White undergoes left shoulder surgery and is expected to be reevaluated in 4 months

June 13, 2021 at 1:14 p.m.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White underwent left shoulder surgery Thursday to repair damage suffered during basketball activities away from the team last weekend. The team announced the surprise injury news...

Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker reacts after losing control of the ball against the Indiana Fever on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.

‘It wasn’t the prettiest, but it’ll get there’: Candace Parker returns from an ankle injury to make her home debut for the Chicago Sky, who snap a 7-game skid

June 10, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.

For Candace Parker even to get back into action with the Chicago Sky after missing three weeks with an ankle injury, she put herself through some rigorous rehab. She trained...

Bulls center Daniel Theis looks for room to pass around Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels during the first quarter April 22, 2021, at the United Center.

The Chicago Bulls — who were at their best with veterans on the floor — will have tough free-agency decisions to make on 4 seasoned role players

June 7, 2021 at 1:13 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls began their season with one of the youngest starting lineups in the NBA. But when the team was at its most competent, reliable veterans often stepped to...

Cubs shortstop Javier Báez strikes out in the first inning May 30, 2021, at Wrigley Field.

‘Good test for us:’ The schedule is about to get more challenging for the Chicago Cubs, with the next 17 games against potential postseason contenders

May 31, 2021 at 2:31 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the hottest teams in baseball in May, even as their list of injuries has continued to stack up. They put their 11th player...

Chicago Cubs third baseman David Bote is assisted off the field after being injured on a slide into second base in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

David Bote becomes the 11th Chicago Cub currently on the injured list, while Trevor Williams will miss his start Monday after an appendectomy

May 30, 2021 at 11:47 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' lengthy injured list added another name Sunday when the team placed infielder David Bote on the 10-day IL with a dislocated left shoulder. Bote injured his shoulder...

Chicago Sky star Candace Parker cheers on teammates during a timeout in the first quarter against the New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Chicago. Parker did not play because of a left ankle injury.

Chicago Sky star Candace Parker misses 4th straight game with an ankle injury, placing her home debut on hold once again

May 30, 2021 at 1:11 p.m.

Chicago Sky fans will have to wait a little longer before they can watch Candace Parker play in front of her home crowd. Parker missed her fourth consecutive game with...

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen looks to pass during the second half of a game against the Miami Heat on March 12, 2021.

The Chicago Bulls called Lauri Markkanen ‘an essential part of our team.’ They can prove it as he enters restricted free agency.

May 26, 2021 at 7:50 p.m.

Lauri Markkanen began the season as one of the projected centerpieces of the Chicago Bulls' future. The 7-foot forward's potential was tantalizing even as he underwhelmed for stretches of his...

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