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.

Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith, left, blocks the shot of Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson, right, in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Chicago basketball report: Angel Reese on ‘young and turnt’ Team USA — and Bulls’ numbers tell a bleak story

December 16, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Team USA is taking on a new look with young stars such as Angel Reese joining the senior team, while the Chicago Bulls face a crucial home-and-away series this weekend.

The Pelicans' Zion Williamson, right, battles the Bulls' Zach Collins for the ball during the first half Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at United Center. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ latest loss, including dueling bigs and a quiet night from Matas Buzelis

December 14, 2025 at 10:21 p.m.

It’s hard to win a basketball game when the ball isn’t falling through the net. That was clear for the Chicago Bulls in Sunday’s 114-104 loss to the New Orleans...

Bulls center Nikola Vučević looks on before the start a game against the Pacers on March 10, 2025, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Could Nikola Vučević lose his starting job with the struggling Chicago Bulls? ‘We all have a part in this.’

December 14, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Nikola Vučević didn't play in the fourth quarter of the Bulls' first win in seven games. Could this be a new pattern?

Bulls forward Zach Collins shoots over Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner during the first half Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (Nell Redmond/AP)

Nikola Vučević benched as Chicago Bulls snap 7-game skid with 129-126 win: ‘We just had to play desperate’

December 12, 2025 at 10:19 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls snapped a seven-game losing streak Friday, rallying past the Charlotte Hornets 129-126. Center Nikola Vučević did not play for the final 18:58 of the win.

Angel Reese practices during Team USA training camp at Duke University on Dec. 12, 2025, in Durham, N.C. (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Angel Reese will return to the Chicago Sky in 2026 as both sides focus on ‘building that relationship’

December 12, 2025 at 6:16 p.m.

Forward Angel Reese said Friday that she plans to return to the Chicago Sky for the 2026 season and is building a relationship with coach Tyler Marsh and GM Jeff...

Bulls guard Josh Giddey misses a layup in the fourth quarter against the Warriors on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

The Chicago Bulls offense is built on getting to the rim. So why aren’t they able to finish?

December 12, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls are the second-best team in the NBA at creating shots in the restricted area — and the worst at finishing them.

Warriors guard Pat Spencer, left, drives past Bulls guard Josh Giddey during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

How a season at Northwestern propelled Pat Spencer from NCAA lacrosse star to an NBA starter

December 11, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Pat Spencer is making a name for himself in the NBA — and accomplishing the impossible — a little more than six years after converting from lacrosse to basketball at...

Stars goalie Alyssa Naeher practices July 2, 2024, outside SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview before joining the U.S. national team for the Paris Olympics. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

World Cup champion goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher re-signs with the Stars for an 11th season in Chicago

December 10, 2025 at 10:01 a.m.

After a decade with the Stars, goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is staying in Chicago.

Chicago Bulls forward Dalen Terry reaches for the ball as it goes out of bounds in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at the United Center on Dec. 5, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago basketball report: Bulls offense is at a standstill — and this Notre Dame guard is averaging 25.9 ppg

December 9, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls are in a record-setting skid, but the Illinois women's and men's teams are having a youth movement as Big Ten Conference play begins.

Bulls guard Coby White walks away after greeting Pacers center Tony Bradley following a 120-105 Pacers win Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Can the 9-14 Chicago Bulls salvage their season? ‘There’s enough in that locker room.’

December 9, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls don't have any easy fixes to break out of a seven-game skid.

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