Julia Poe

Julia is the Chicago Bulls reporter for the Chicago Tribune. She previously covered Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride for the Orlando Sentinel. A native of Kansas City, she graduated from the University of Southern California.

Bulls coach Billy Donovan shouts instructions from the sideline against the Trail Blazers on Feb. 26, 2026, at the United Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Billy Donovan remains committed to Bulls amid North Carolina rumors — but change could be nearing in Chicago

March 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A blue-blood collegiate program fired its coach. And Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan is one of the top prospects to fill the void.

Chicago Bulls' Patrick Williams during the second half of an NBA game Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Are the Chicago Bulls giving up on Patrick Williams?

March 25, 2026 at 11:38 p.m.

In the waning days of this Chicago Bulls season, Patrick Williams has begun to fade out of focus.

Bulls coach Billy Donovan reacts during a game against the Trail Blazers on Feb. 26, 2026, at the United Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

‘It’s been too much’: Billy Donovan shouldering a series of family tragedies amid Chicago Bulls turmoil

March 22, 2026 at 4:54 p.m.

The last month was one of the hardest of Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan’s life. It had nothing and everything to do with basketball.

Bulls guard Collin Sexton passes the ball between Cavaliers forward Nae'qwan Tomlin (35) and center Thomas Bryant during the first half Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the United Center. (Erin Hooley/AP)

Collin Sexton still is finding his footing with the Bulls. Could he build a long-term home in Chicago?

March 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton is all heart. But eight years into his professional career, it’s still unclear how that energy translates to the NBA.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese and center Kamilla Cardoso guard Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson during the fourth quarter at Wintrust Arena on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

The WNBA finally agreed to a new CBA. What does that mean for the Chicago Sky?

March 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Here's how the WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement will affect the Chicago Sky's upcoming 2026 season.

Bulls guard Jaden Ivey warms up before a game against the Raptors on Feb. 19, 2026, at the United Center. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Will Anfernee Simons or Jaden Ivey ever play for the Chicago Bulls again?

March 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls are positive about both players’ ability to return from injury; at the same time, they face a rapidly unrealistic timeline.

The Bulls' Matas Buzelis goes up to dunk during the second half against the Grizzlies on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the United Center. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Column: The Chicago Bulls are 4-13 since the All-Star break. That’s still too many wins.

March 16, 2026 at 9:44 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls can’t stand losing. They also can’t afford to keep winning — even if it’s just a chance to blow off a little steam in front of a...

Bulls' Josh Giddey shoots the ball between the Clippers' Nicolas Batum and Kris Dunn during the first half at Intuit Dome on March 13, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images)

Josh Giddey on track to shatter Michael Jordan’s triple-double record. Does it help the Chicago Bulls offense?

March 14, 2026 at 8:16 a.m.

Josh Giddey is close on the heels of Michael Jordan in one key statistic for the Chicago Bulls.

Bulls' Matas Buzelis intercepts a pass meant for the Lakers' Luka Dončić during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty)

Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis loses war of words — and buckets — to Luka Dončić: ‘You have to respond’

March 13, 2026 at 7:39 a.m.

Matas Buzelis swears Luka Dončić started it. In a game of overblown offense, the second-year Chicago Bulls forward found himself caught in a war of words with the leading scorer...

Bulls forward Matas Buzelis dunks in front of Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (7) during the second half Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in San Francisco. Buzelis scored a career-high 41 points the Bulls' 130-124 overtime victory. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)

Matas Buzelis is evolving for the Chicago Bulls. His career-best 41-point game is the latest evidence.

March 11, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis averaged 19.2 points in the 13 games since the trade deadline, including a career-high 41 on Tuesday. He believes it's just the start.

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