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 guard Josh Giddey (3) handles the ball against the Timberwolves' Jaylen Clark during the second half at the Target Center on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. (Tyler Clouse/Getty Images)

Josh Giddey’s return sparks Chicago Bulls to win over Minnesota Timberwolves. Can he revive a disrupted season?

January 23, 2026 at 10:08 p.m.

Josh Giddey returned after missing 11 games with a hamstring injury, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-115 on Thursday.

Bulls guard Tre Jones walks to the locker room before playing the Timberwolves in a preseason game Oct. 16, 2025, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls’ Tre Jones, a Minnesota native, saddened by ICE crackdown in home state: ‘It’s tough to watch’

January 22, 2026 at 1:02 p.m.

Chicago Bulls guard and Twin Cities-area native Tre Jones was dismayed to see elementary school children detained by ICE this week.

Clippers guard TyTy Washington Jr passes the ball against Bulls center Nikola Vučević, left, guard Ayo Dosunmu, second from left, and guard Kevin Huerter during the second half Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at the United Center. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

3 takeaways from Chicago Bulls’ 138-110 win, including tying the franchise record for 3-pointers made

January 20, 2026 at 10:38 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls tied a franchise record for total 3-pointers made in the game, sinking 25 as a collective.

Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura records video clips during media day Sept. 29, 2025, at the United Center. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago basketball report: Bulls welcome back Yuki Kawamura — and DePaul gets good PR amid game-fixing scandal

January 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After three months away from the game, two-way guard Yuki Kawamura made a full return Thursday with the Windy City Bulls.

Bulls center Nikola Vučević shoots against the Nets' Noah Clowney, left, and Egor Demin on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at the United Center. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

3 takeaways as the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets — but the biggest cheers weren’t for the basketball

January 18, 2026 at 9:44 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls haven't won big often this season — before Sunday, they had only seven double-digit victories.

Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas answers questions at a news conference during media day Sept. 29, 2025, at the United Center. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Column: The Chicago Bulls are trapped in a ‘Groundhog Day’ time loop of mediocrity. Is there any escape?

January 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Change is hard. Can the Chicago Bulls break out of the toxic cycle of the last four years?

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, from left, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and former NBA player Dwyane Wade attend a press conference in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, where it was announced that Chicago will host the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago prepares for WNBA All-Star Weekend with a pitch to local investors and businesses: ‘Do a little more’

January 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago aims to expand the footprint of WNBA All-Star Weekend in this year's iteration of the event, which will take place July 23-25.

Bulls forward Matas Buzelis stands on the court in the second half against the Hornets on Jan. 3, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Matas Buzelis was benched again. Are the Chicago Bulls placing enough priority on his development?

January 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan's approach of making second-year forward Matas Buzelis "earn" his minutes comes with consequences.

Center Nikola Vučević walks to the locker room after making the game-winning basket to give the Bulls a 128-126 victory against the Jazz on Jan. 14, 2026, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 128-126 victory over the Utah Jazz, including Nikola Vučević’s game-winner

January 15, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Nikola Vučević's basket with four seconds to play lifted the Chicago Bulls to a 128-126 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Vučević scored 16 of his 35 points in...

Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu celebrates after making a 3-pointer during the fourth quarter against the Spurs on Nov. 10, 2025, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Ayo Dosunmu has been a stabilizing force for the Chicago Bulls. Is he also one of their best trade assets?

January 13, 2026 at 12:43 p.m.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu is drawing eyes around the NBA during the best shooting year of his career.

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