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.

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White warms up for a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago on Feb. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Coby White won’t dwell on ‘what could have been’ with Bulls as he returns to Chicago with Charlotte Hornets

February 24, 2026 at 10:14 p.m.

When he stepped onto the United Center court, Coby White hoped Chicago would remember him as a player who never stopped trying to be better.

Illinois coach Brad Underwood argues with an official in the first half against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Jan. 14, 2026, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago basketball report: Why Brad Underwood said Illinois’ loss to UCLA ‘burns my rear end’

February 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Illinois prepares to host Michigan on Friday in a top-10 battle — and Angel Reese returns to the court in Unrivaled.

Bulls guard Rob Dillingham walks off the floor after a loss to the Nuggets on Feb. 7, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Can Rob Dillingham find his place in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls? ‘I’ve got an opportunity here.’

February 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Rob Dillingham hardly played in Minnesota. Can he carve out a second chance with the Chicago Bulls under the strict tutelage of Billy Donovan?

The Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Jeremy Sochan battle for a rebound against the Bulls' Patrick Williams (44) and Josh Giddey during the first half Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at the United Center. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

3 takeaways from Chicago Bulls’ 9th consecutive loss, including 3rd-quarter problem and Anfernee Simons’ injury

February 22, 2026 at 10:25 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls committed 17 turnovers in their loss to the New York Knicks, their sixth straight game with 14 or more.

Bulls guard Jaden Ivey walks off the court after a loss to the Nuggets on Feb. 7, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Jaden Ivey’s injury concerns add another chapter to the Chicago Bulls’ confounding trade-deadline saga

February 21, 2026 at 8:15 p.m.

Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey will be sidelined for at least the next two weeks, raising questions about his availability a year after a serious injury.

Arturas Karnišovas, Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations, stands for the national anthem before a game against the Heat on Nov. 21, 2025, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Chicago Bulls were late to the tanking trend. That’s nothing new for this front office.

February 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The NBA could change its tanking rules — just after the Chicago Bulls tried to tank for the first time under Artūras Karnišovas.

Bulls guards Jaden Ivey, left, and Josh Giddey stand for the national anthem ahead of a game against the Raptors on Feb. 19, 2026, at the United Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

3 takeaways from Chicago Bulls’ 7th straight loss, including Jaden Ivey’s DNP and Wes Unseld Jr. filling in

February 20, 2026 at 12:52 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls returned from the All-Star break Thursday, falling to the Toronto Raptors 110-101 for their seventh straight loss and 10th in 11 games.

Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) and guard Josh Giddey (3) high-five in the second quarter against the 76ers on Dec. 26, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

5 questions for Chicago Bulls to answer in final 27 games, including how high they can get in lottery order

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

Just because a team is embracing losses doesn’t mean there's nothing to monitor while playing out the string. Here are five questions the Chicago Bulls need to answer.

Bulls forward Matas Buzelis leaps to dunk over Magic guard Jalen Suggs on Jan. 2, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Matas Buzelis is the new face of the Chicago Bulls — but stardom remains slightly out of reach

February 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By committing to tanking, the Chicago Bulls have left second-year forward Matas Buzelis with a heavy burden to carry for the final nine weeks of the season.

Rose's Angel Reese reacts during an Unrivaled game against Vinyl on Jan. 17, 2025, in Medley, Fla. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese returns to Unrivaled — and is named to US roster for World Cup qualifying

February 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese will return to Unrivaled to play for Rose BC, teaming up with former Sky star Kahleah Copper.

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