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 Tre Jones goes up for a reverse layup in the first half against the Pelicans on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at the United Center. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Tre Jones provides a much-needed creative spark for injury-depleted Chicago Bulls: ‘That’s our recipe to win’

January 1, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls need a creative motor with Josh Giddey and Coby White on the shelf with injuries. That's where point guard Tre Jones comes in.

Josh Giddey of the Chicago Bulls celebrates a win against the Atlanta Hawks with teammate Coby White at the United Center on Oct. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls believe depth is their greatest strength. But is this roster even that deep?

December 31, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Despite preaching depth, the Chicago Bulls are still desperately dependent on Josh Giddey and Coby White. Both will miss Wednesday's game.

Bulls guard Josh Giddey drives the lane in the second quarter against the 76ers on Dec. 26, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago basketball report: Bulls begin All-Star push for Josh Giddey — and Illini women jump to their best start

December 30, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Aside from trades, the Chicago Bulls have another major midseason goal — sending guard Josh Giddey to his first-ever All-Star weekend.

Bulls guard Josh Giddey drives to the basket against the Timberwolves' Naz Reid during the first half Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the United Center. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls’ Coby White and Josh Giddey exit with injuries in 136-101 blowout loss to Minnesota Timberwolves

December 29, 2025 at 11:57 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls are built around Coby White and Josh Giddey. Nothing proved this more than Monday’s 136-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Bulls guard Coby White grabs a loose ball against the Hawks' Asa Newell during the third quarter Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Can the Chicago Bulls keep outscoring their opponents — or is their defense on the hot seat again?

December 24, 2025 at 2:34 p.m.

This Chicago Bulls team always was destined to win in spite of its defense, not because of it. But that’s not an excuse — or a fact that should let...

Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry looks on against Missouri on Dec. 2, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago basketball report: WNBA players authorize a strike — and ‘Ain’t no Christmas’ for Notre Dame men

December 23, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Notre Dame men's basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry had some strong words after an embarrassing loss over the weekend.

Bulls' Patrick Williams and the Hawks' Vit Krejci battle for a rebound during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on Dec. 21, 2025 in Atlanta. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Is Patrick Williams on his way to becoming the 11th man for the Chicago Bulls?

December 22, 2025 at 11:51 a.m.

As the Chicago Bulls recalibrate around the return of injured players, it’s clear Patrick Williams is losing priority in the team’s depth chart.

Zach Collins of the Chicago Bulls dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on Dec. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 3rd straight win — and the NBA’s highest-scoring game this season

December 21, 2025 at 7:52 p.m.

Even with 152 points on the board in the NBA's highest-scoring game of the season, the Chicago Bulls came a single possession away from fumbling the win.

Shea Serrano on a basketball court that he frequented when he was younger in San Antonio, Texas on May 3, 2023. (Carter Johnston/The New York Times)

Shea Serrano tackles Michael Jordan’s numerology and Dennis Rodman’s brilliance in ‘Expensive Basketball’

December 21, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Author Shea Serrano embraces one of the toughest truths of NBA writing: There’s no simple way to write something new about Michael Jordan.

Bulls guard Coby White brings the ball upcourt against the Hornets on Dec. 13, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Is it time for the Chicago Bulls to move Coby White? Is there still a market for Nikola Vučević?

December 16, 2025 at 4:26 p.m.

With seven expiring contracts on the books, there’s plenty for the Chicago Bulls' Artūras Karnišovas to work with as the Feb. 5 trade deadline nears.

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