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 walks onto the court during a timeout in the second half against Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Does Billy Donovan want to coach a rebuild? With the Chicago Bulls, he won’t have any other choice.

February 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls are rebuilding, with or without Billy Donovan. Is the coach still committed for the long haul?

Nikola Vucevic of the Boston Celtics runs down the court against the Miami Heat during the first half at the TD Garden on February 06, 2026 in Boston. (Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

Chicago basketball report: Former Bulls debut for new teams, and Illinois could get Kylan Boswell back soon

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

It looked like laundry day across the league following the NBA trade deadline, including for seven new members of the Chicago Bulls.

Bulls forward Matas Buzelis goes to the basket as the Nets' Noah Clowney defends in the first half Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Barclays Center in New York. (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)

Can Matas Buzelis lead the Chicago Bulls offense? 3 questions raised by a 123-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets

February 9, 2026 at 10:42 p.m.

For a Chicago Bulls team designed to join the Brooklyn Nets at the bottom of that barrel, Monday’s 123-115 loss was a lesson in dysfunction.

Bulls guard Coby White, center, is dressed in street clothes as he watches the second quarter against the Heat on Nov. 21, 2025, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls lose a 2nd-round draft pick in the Coby White trade because of injury concerns

February 7, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls gave up Coby White for an even lower return after their trade with the Charlotte Hornets was amended this weekend.

Injured Bulls guard Coby White walks on the court during a preseason game against the Timberwolves on Oct. 16, 2025, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

NBA trade grades: Did the Chicago Bulls get enough for Coby White? And what’s with all the 2nd-round picks?

February 7, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

This week's NBA trade deadline was the busiest for the Chicago Bulls in years. So how did they do?

Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) drives the lane against Celtics guard Anfernee Simons on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Detroit. (Duane Burleson/AP)

Who are the 7 new Chicago Bulls? Meet Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons and the rest of the deadline additions.

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

The Chicago Bulls added seven players in a flurry of trades before the deadline Thursday. Here's what to know about the newcomers.

Ayo Dosunmu, right, hugs Coby White after the Bulls beat the Hawks on Oct. 27, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Artūras Karnišovas embraces change with Chicago Bulls after making 7 trades: ‘The play-in is not our goal’

February 5, 2026 at 6:54 p.m.

Artūras Karnišovas made seven trades in this week, sending away eight players. The result is a haphazard vision for a future that the Chicago Bulls still haven’t fully fleshed out.

Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu is doused in water by his teammates, including forward Dalen Terry (25), after a victory over the Wizards on March 16, 2024,at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls made 7 deals and parted with 8 players: Recapping their NBA trade deadline moves

February 5, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

The NBA trade deadline has passed, and the Chicago Bulls have a whole new look.

Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu rests on the bench during a timeout in the second quarter against the Heat at the United Center on Nov. 21, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls trade hometown kid Ayo Dosunmu to Minnesota Timberwolves

February 5, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

Ayo Dosunmu will play for a basketball team outside of his home state for the first time in his career.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White makes a layup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

With Coby White’s trade, the Chicago Bulls cut ties to the past — and give up the heart of their locker room

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

For seven years, Coby White has been the heart of the Chicago Bulls. His presence will be hard to replace as the team rebuilds.

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