K.C. Johnson

K.C. Johnson is a former sports reporter for the Tribune.

Bulls reach terms with Ryan Arcidiacono on a 3-year, $9 million deal and get a commitment from free-agent big man Luke Kornet

July 3, 2019 at 1:19 a.m.

At every turn, publicly and privately, the Bulls insist there's a role for Kris Dunn. With their actions, though, they continue to make his future a crowded picture. The Bulls...

Robin Lopez the Wizards' Tomas Satoransky reach for a loose ball in the fourth quarter at United Center on March 20, 2019.

Bulls to acquire guard Tomas Satoransky from the Wizards in a sign-and-trade deal

July 1, 2019 at 11:17 p.m.

The Bulls laid out their free-agency plan in full detail — add versatile, tough-minded veterans who can help bring along their young core. Within the first 15 hours of NBA...

Thaddeus Young (right) with the Pacers in a game against the Warriors in March.

Thaddeus Young agrees to multiyear deal with Bulls on opening night of free agency, while Robin Lopez joins the Bucks

July 1, 2019 at 12:32 p.m.

A wild first night of NBA free agency didn't disappoint. It featured the Bulls following through on their vow to add toughness, versatility and veteran presence. Thaddeus Young verbally agreed...

Bulls guard Coby White dunks the ball during the first half of a preseason game against the Hawks on Oct. 17, 2019, at the United Center.

Bulls enter free agency with $23 million and many intriguing options

June 30, 2019 at 12:16 a.m.

Zach LaVine isn't a free agent this offseason. But his restricted free agent status last summer should prove instructive nonetheless. Free agency, which begins at 5 p.m. Sunday, is a...

Bulls gain an additional $3 million of salary-cap space for Omer Asik’s voided contract with free agency beginning Sunday

June 26, 2019 at 7:17 p.m.

The Bulls have an additional $3 million to spend when NBA free agency begins on Sunday. The NBA ruled that Omer Asik has a career-ending injury/illness and thus voided his...

The Bulls introduced second-round draft pick Daniel Gafford on June 24, 2019, at the Advocate Center.

Opportunity knocks for Bulls 2nd-round pick Daniel Gafford, who hopes to follow the pattern of fellow Arkansas product Bobby Portis

June 25, 2019 at 6:54 p.m.

Bobby Portis loved playing for the Bulls. He also consistently touted playing for the since-fired — and hired at St. John's — Mike Anderson at Arkansas. Daniel Gafford experienced the...

Bulls tout the strengths — and ‘soul and spirit’ — of draft picks Coby White and Daniel Gafford while also preaching patience

June 24, 2019 at 10:36 p.m.

The Bulls introduced first- and second-round picks Coby White and Daniel Gafford on Monday at the Advocate Center, touting their strengths while also preaching patience. The Bulls drafted the North...

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