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.

Sky guard Skylar Diggins goes up for a 3-pointer during the home opener against the Dallas Wings on May 20, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky are open to changes at August trade deadline but don’t plan to shop Skylar Diggins

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

Despite tensions with the veteran guard, sources say the Chicago Sky front office is not currently making an effort to trade Skylar Diggins before the Aug. 2 deadline.

Bulls rookie forward Caleb Wilson looks on during the first half of a summer league game against the Grizzlies on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Ian Maule/AP)

Caleb Wilson finds relief — and hunger — from his Chicago Bulls summer league debut: ‘He’s hunting these guys’

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

Caleb Wilson wants to be great — and take the Chicago Bulls with him. The rookie's 35-point performance in his summer league debut was the first step.

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson reacts after making a basket against the Grizzlies during the first half of a summer league game on July 10, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Ian Maule/AP)

3 things we learned from Chicago Bulls summer league opener, including Caleb Wilson raining 3s in 35-point debut

July 10, 2026 at 9:56 p.m.

Rookie Caleb Wilson went 7-for-11 from 3-point range and finished with 35 points in the Chicago Bulls' 97-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday in the NBA Summer League.

Bulls guard Dailyn Swain laughs as he responds to questions at an introductory news conference June 26, 2026, at the Advocate Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Dailyn Swain plans to redefine himself as a playmaker with the Chicago Bulls. Summer league is the first step.

July 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Dailyn Swain was known in college for his scoring prowess. Now, the No. 15 pick needs to develop on the ball during his rookie season with the Chicago Bulls.

A boy takes a shot at Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center on June 19, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Obama Center will host WNBA All-Star events in place of unfinished Chicago Sky facility

July 8, 2026 at 11:20 a.m.

The recently opened Obama Presidential Center will play a major part in WNBA All-Star weekend with the Chicago Sky's training facility in Bedford Park unavailable.

Bulls forward Noa Essengue speaks to guard Yuki Kawamura as they sit on the bench during the third quarter against the Bucks on March 1, 2026, at the United Center. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls’ Noa Essengue gets a 2nd chance at a 1st impression after a lost rookie season

July 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After playing in only two NBA games as a rookie, Chicago Bulls forward Noa Essengue has a lot to prove in both summer league and his second season.

Bulls coach Tiago Splitter speaks during a news conference June 17, 2026, at the Advocate Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Tiago Splitter looks to ‘set the tone’ for young Chicago Bulls by coaching 1st 2 summer league games

July 6, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

Established NBA head coaches rarely coach in summer league, but Tiago Splitter feels a hands-on approach is necessary in his first year with the Chicago Bulls.

Skylar Diggins of the Chicago Sky dribbles up the court against the Atlanta Dream during the second half at Wintrust Arena on June 9, 2026, in Chicago. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Skylar Diggins slams Chicago Sky for apparent benching: ‘The crazy part is … I’ve been so good and quiet’

July 6, 2026 at 5:52 p.m.

Skylar Diggins claimed the Chicago Sky coaching staff moved her to the bench in a series of posts on Instagram.

Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) has some fun with teammates as she heads to the bench after playing her first minutes of the season against the Portland Fire on June 26, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky’s Courtney Vandersloot making up for lost time after ACL injury: ‘I just want to be out there’

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

For Courtney Vandersloot, returning to the site of her ACL injury held a different weight. The Chicago Sky point guard felt a sense of relief as she left the United...

Heat guard Norman Powell during a game against the Warriors on Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Chicago Bulls in NBA free agency: Norman Powell joins on a 2-year deal — and center Zach Collins is extended

July 1, 2026 at 9:06 a.m.

Amid a hectic free agency window for the NBA, the Chicago Bulls are attempting to restructure their roster for a new era. Here’s the latest news in signings, trades and...

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