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 executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham responds to questions from the media during an introductory news conference May 6, 2026, at the Advocate Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Who should the Chicago Bulls hire as their new coach? Here are 6 candidates.

May 27, 2026 at 11:41 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls have reportedly shown interest in and extended interview offers to six potential candidates.

Wings forward Jessica Shepard defends Sky center Kamilla Cardoso as she goes up for a basket during the second quarter of the home opener Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky can’t overcome the loss of Rickea Jackson and fall 99-89 in their home opener

May 20, 2026 at 11:58 p.m.

Kamilla Cardoso notched her third double-double of the season. But the Chicago Sky couldn’t manage with their third-year center alone.

Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud laughs while shooting around during practice on May 20, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Natasha Cloud vows to prove herself — and continue activism — with Chicago Sky after tumultuous free agency

May 20, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

Natasha Cloud still doesn't understand why she was the last WNBA player signed in free agency last month. That uncertainty will fuel her with the Chicago Sky.

Chicago Sky's Rickea Jackson handles the ball during the second half against the Mercury on May 15, 2026 in Phoenix. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Rickea Jackson is out for the season with a torn ACL. What does this mean for the Chicago Sky?

May 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson tore her ACL and will miss the rest of the season.

New Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham enters before an introductory news conference May 6, 2026, at the Advocate Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls build out their front office under Bryson Graham with two VP additions

May 14, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls will hire Stephen Mervis as senior VP of basketball operations and former NBA player Acie Law IV to a new role as VP of player personnel.

Caleb Wilson participates in a drill during the NBA draft combine May 12, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

NBA combine notebook: Caleb Wilson learns Chicago Bulls’ SLAP — and Darryn Peterson talks creatine

May 13, 2026 at 4:44 p.m.

Caleb Wilson familiarized himself with the Chicago Bulls front office this week at the NBA draft combine. The top prospect flexed his knowledge with a grin: “I know about the...

Chicago Bulls make their 1st front-office change under new lead executive Bryson Graham

May 12, 2026 at 8:44 p.m.

Bryson Graham is reorganizing the Chicago Bulls front office while also beginning a search for a new coach and scouting for two first-round picks at the NBA draft combine.

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson shoots before a game against Syracuse on Feb. 21, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

NBA draft combine: Which players should Chicago Bulls be watching as options for Nos. 4 and 15 picks?

May 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Which players should the Chicago Bulls be scouting during the NBA draft combine for the Nos. 4 and 15 picks?

People attend the NBA draft lottery Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Navy Pier. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bulls will have the No. 4 NBA draft pick after moving up 5 spots in the lottery: ‘I almost fainted’

May 10, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls just landed the first win of the Bryson Graham era without playing a single game.

Guard Gabriela Jaquez, left, greets center Kamilla Cardoso, right, after the Sky's 98-83 win over the Fire on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (Jenny Kane/AP)

6 takeaways from Chicago Sky’s season-opening win, including a standout night from Kamilla Cardoso

May 9, 2026 at 11:53 p.m.

For the first time in a long time, the Chicago Sky showed some fight Saturday night. It was necessary to escape from the inaugural game of the Portland Fire’s return...

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