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.

United Center employees try to dry the court before an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago basketball report: Bulls reschedule their Heat game — and Illini women get visit from A’ja Wilson

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

The Chicago Bulls rescheduled their postponed game, and the Illinois and Notre Dame women's teams hosted special guests this week in the Chicago basketball report.

The Mavericks' Cooper Flagg, left, drives against Bulls forward Matas Buzelis during the first half on Jan. 10, 2026, at the United Center. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Chicago Bulls’ dominating 125-107 win, including Coby White’s groove and an uncertain injury

January 10, 2026 at 11:22 p.m.

Matas Buzelis and the Chicago Bulls got their first look at Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg on Saturday night in a 125-107 win that snapped a three-game skid.

Workers use towels to dry the United Center court as condensation issues delay the scheduled start of a Bulls-Heat game Jan. 8, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls-Miami Heat game postponed because of condensation on United Center court

January 8, 2026 at 10:06 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls were forced to postpone their game against the Miami Heat on Thursday night because of condensation on the court at the United Center.

Pistons forward Paul Reed shoots against Bulls forward Matas Buzelis during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

3 takeaways from Chicago Bulls’ 108-93 loss, including Matas Buzelis’ block party and Ayo Dosunmu’s final tally

January 7, 2026 at 9:32 p.m.

Although it wasn’t enough to fully deter the Detroit Pistons offense, Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis showed off his defensive timing with an onslaught of four blocks.

Bulls point guard Yuki Kawamura brings the ball up the court against the Cavaliers' Thomas Bryant during a preseason game Oct. 9, 2025, at the United Center. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Yuki Kawamura re-signs with the Chicago Bulls after a monthslong recovery from a blood clot in his leg

January 7, 2026 at 6:31 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls could get some much-needed backcourt help after re-signing guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract. At 5-foot-8, Kawamura is the shortest player in the NBA.

Bulls center Nikola Vučević defends Hornets guard Kon Knueppel on Jan. 3, 2026, at the United Center. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Chicago Bulls are being forced to play small again. Absence makes the heart grow fonder for double-big lineups.

January 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After weeks of going big, the Chicago Bulls are struggling in the absence of Zach Collins and Jalen Smith.

Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu passes the ball while covered by Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) and center Luka Garza (52) during the first half Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Chicago basketball report: Bulls bemoan Bears playoff timing — and Illini women get an upset (and a loss)

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

Few Bears fans are more upset over the scheduled kickoff for Saturday's wild-card game than Bulls guard and Chicago native Ayo Dosunmu.

Bulls forward Matas Buzelis drives to the basket against Celtics forward Sam Hauser during the first half Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

3 takeaways from Chicago Bulls’ 115-101 loss, including Matas Buzelis’ 26 points and Coby White’s re-return

January 5, 2026 at 10:19 p.m.

Josh Giddey was absent. Coby White still wasn’t back to full strength. And that left Matas Buzelis as the sole spark for a flailing Chicago Bulls team.

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

Can Matas Buzelis take the reins as the primary playmaker for the injury-depleted Chicago Bulls?

January 4, 2026 at 12:48 p.m.

With Josh Giddey and Coby White sidelined by injuries, the Chicago Bulls are looking to Matas Buzelis for inspiration.

Bulls center Nikola Vučević can’t believe a foul call in the second half against the Pelicans at the United Center on Dec. 31, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

New Year, New Chicago Bulls? 4 questions ahead of February’s NBA trade deadline.

January 2, 2026 at 11:41 a.m.

Will Coby White's injury tank his trade value? Is Josh Giddey on the table? What do the Chicago Bulls want in a trade? What to know in the final month...

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