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 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.

Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski knocks the ball away from Bulls guard Rob Dillingham during the second half Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

The Chicago Bulls have an injury crisis. An obscured Rob Dillingham injury is the latest addition.

March 11, 2026 at 12:27 a.m.

The Bulls acquired four players they genuinely wanted to assess at the deadline. Three of them came to Chicago with significant injury issues, yet none of the deals were amended.

Houston guard Kingston Flemings attempts to score as Kansas guard Jamari McDowell defends Feb. 23, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Who should Chicago Bulls fans watch during March Madness? Here are 8 potential NBA draft prospects.

March 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Keaton Wagler? Kingston Flemings? Here are eight names to know during March as the Chicago Bulls prepare for a pivotal NBA draft.

Bulls guard Josh Giddey handles the ball around Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden during the second half Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Alan Greth)

Chicago Bulls lose to the Sacramento Kings 126-110 — yet the team’s tanking strategy remains confusing

March 8, 2026 at 11:55 p.m.

The glaring concern for the Chicago Bulls is that Sunday’s loss didn’t seem all that purposeful or planned.

Bulls guard Josh Giddey sits on the bench during player introductions before playing the Thunder on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

The Chicago Bulls bet on Josh Giddey. So why is the approach to their (supposed) star so haphazard?

March 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Josh Giddey is searching for patience and purpose in the final stretch of his second season with the Chicago Bulls.

Bulls forward Matas Buzelis limps off the court before going to the locker room after rolling his ankle and falling during the third quarter against the Thunder on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Matas Buzelis limps off the court with an ankle injury in Chicago Bulls’ final game before West Coast trip

March 3, 2026 at 10:28 p.m.

For a few minutes in the second half of Tuesday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Chicago Bulls seemed to be facing a worst-case scenario.

Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame Fighting Irish shoots the ball against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC YUM! Center on March 1, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Chicago basketball report: Hannah Hidalgo and Notre Dame gain steam — and WNBA players wary of strike

March 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Guard Hannah Hidalgo averaged 28.5 points in two games and was named the ACC player of the week for a league-record seventh time this season.

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis dunks during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at the United Center on Sunday, March 1, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls snap 11-game losing streak — and sacrifice draft lottery standing — with win over Milwaukee

March 1, 2026 at 9:28 p.m.

A 27-0 run from the third to fourth quarter defined the Chicago Bulls' 120-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday at the United Center.

Bulls forward Matas Buzelis reacts in the second half against the Trail Blazers on Feb. 26, 2026, at the United Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Why the Chicago Bulls’ 11th straight loss to make history was also their biggest win since the trade deadline

February 26, 2026 at 11:20 p.m.

For the first time in franchise history, the Chicago Bulls went the entire month of February without winning a game. This type of milestone is both damning and baffling.

Bulls guard Anfernee Simons unties his shorts as he exits the court in the second half against the Raptors on Feb. 19, 2026, at the United Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Anfernee Simons’ wrist fracture is the latest injury concern for a Chicago Bulls trade-deadline acquisition

February 25, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

For the second time in a week, the Chicago Bulls must navigate the resurgence of a prior injury in one of their trade-deadline acquisitions.

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