Jamal Collier

Jamal Collier is a former sports reporter for the Tribune.

An empty United Center for the Bulls-Cavaliers game on March 24, 2021.

Chicago Bulls will have a reduced number of fans for their final 4 regular-season games at the United Center. Here’s how to get tickets.

April 30, 2021 at 2:02 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls will have fans for their final four home games of the season at the United Center, beginning May 7 against the Boston Celtics. Both the Bulls and...

Chicago Bulls' Thad Young drives to the basket against New York Knicks' Derrick Rose during the third quarter on April 28, 2021.

Chicago Bulls — trailing by 2 games with 10 to go — no longer control their own fate for the Eastern Conference play-in tournament

April 29, 2021 at 3:01 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls have been hanging on as best they can without guard Zach LaVine in the race for the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference, but their chances...

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine sits on the side of the court in the final minutes against the Utah Jazz at the United Center on March 22, 2021.

Chicago Bulls won’t know more about Zach LaVine’s return date until next week: ‘I still think he’s got a little bit of time away from us’

April 28, 2021 at 11:56 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls hope to have more clarity early next week on the status of guard Zach LaVine, who missed his eighth game Wednesday night against the New York Knicks...

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) guards Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the first half at the United Center on March 17, 2021.

Chicago Bulls Q&A: Can this season be called a success if they don’t make the playoffs? What’s up with Thad Young’s minutes? And what happens if they keep their 1st-round pick?

April 28, 2021 at 9:21 p.m.

There are 11 games to go in this unorthodox 2020-21 Chicago Bulls season, and the team is fighting to salvage a spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. The Bulls...

Chicago Bulls forward Thad Young (21) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Nemanja Bjelica, left, defends Monday, April 26, 2021, in Miami.

Chicago Bulls — without Zach LaVine for a 7th time — pick up a game in the race for a play-in spot with a 110-102 win over the Miami Heat

April 27, 2021 at 1:05 p.m.

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine missed his seventh consecutive game Monday, a 110-102 victory against the Miami Heat, because of the NBA's COVID-19 protocol. In his absence, the Bulls have...

Bulls guard Coby White dunks the ball during the first quarter against the Hornets on Thursday night at the United Center.

3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ bounce-back win, including what assistant coach Mo Cheeks is teaching Coby White

April 23, 2021 at 10:28 p.m.

One night after one of their most uninspired performances of the season, the Chicago Bulls responded in a big way with a 108-91 blowout victory over the Charlotte Hornets on...

Bulls guard Coby White, left, drives against Cavaliers' Kevin Love in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Cleveland.

An ugly performance drops the Chicago Bulls out of their play-in spot: ‘We’re walking into games, on cruise control’

April 22, 2021 at 12:48 p.m.

After pulling off back-to-back wins without guard Zach LaVine, the Chicago Bulls might have been starting to inspire confidence in their ability to hold onto a spot in the NBA...

Chicago Bulls center Daniel Theis, right, tries to block Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson's shot Monday, April 19, 2021, in Boston.

Daniel Theis boosts the Chicago Bulls defense again in a 102-96 win over the Boston Celtics. But can they afford to keep the impending free agent?

April 20, 2021 at 1:40 p.m.

Coach Billy Donovan made a couple of tweaks to the Chicago Bulls starting lineup over the weekend to make up for the absence of guard Zach LaVine. Not only did...

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

Lauri Markkanen bounces back from a quiet stretch with 16 points and 6 rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls snap a 5-game losing streak

April 18, 2021 at 8:33 p.m.

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen has had his highs and lows during a four-year tenure with the team, but he never had a stretch as quiet as the five games...

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White goes up for basket past New Orleans Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker during the first half at the United Center Wednesday Feb. 10, 2021 in Chicago.

As Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine remains sidelined for COVID-19, opportunity arrives — again — for Coby White. He takes advantage in 106-96 win over Cleveland Cavaliers.

April 18, 2021 at 3:02 a.m.

Whenever they sneak in a moment between the frenetic pace of this NBA schedule, Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donvoan and guard Coby White meet to break down extra film. The...

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