K.C. Johnson

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

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 hope selection of Coby White with No. 7 pick will solve their point guard problem: ‘I’ve been competing all my life’

June 21, 2019 at 7:55 p.m.

Coby White scored more points as a freshman at North Carolina than Michael Jordan did. No pressure or anything, right? Sarcasm aside, the Bulls would settle for White to establish...

Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland is projected to be the fourth pick in Thursday's NBA draft.

If Bulls trade up in tonight’s NBA draft, don’t expect Zach LaVine or Lauri Markkanen to be included

June 20, 2019 at 6:07 p.m.

Bulls management values Zach LaVine, or else it wouldn't have matched his four-year, $78 million offer sheet from the Kings last summer. The Bulls also value Lauri Markkanen, or else...

Texas forward Jaxson Hayes (10) celebrates a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 69-57. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

If the Bulls go big in the NBA draft, Jaxson Hayes is the likely pick

June 20, 2019 at 2:41 p.m.

In 2017, the Bulls acquired the draft rights to Lauri Markkanen despite having power forwards Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis on the roster. Last year, the Bulls drafted Wendell Carter...

"My personality is kind of reserved," Cam Reddish said.

If the Bulls stay at No. 7, will they roll the dice on a wing like Sekou Doumbouya?

June 19, 2019 at 1:43 p.m.

On paper, the Bulls are two deep at both wing positions. Denzel Valentine is coming off a redshirt season lost to ankle surgery to serve as Zach LaVine's backup at...

Vanderbilt's Darius Garland speaks to media during the Southeastern Conference men's NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Point, counterpoint: Will the Bulls add Kris Dunn’s competition in Thursday’s NBA draft or in July free agency?

June 18, 2019 at 1:48 p.m.

John Paxson has publicly stated his desire to upgrade at point guard so often that Kris Dunn may have whiplash. It's a guarantee at least one new point guard will...

Bulls GM John Paxson and coach Bill Cartwright talk about the NBA draft.

Big man? Point guard? Trade? The Bulls get ready to feel the draft

June 18, 2019 at 11:35 a.m.

When the Bulls dropped from their pre-draft lottery spot of fourth all the way to No. 7 last month, John Paxson acknowledged a brief moment of disappointment. Then, the Bulls...

The Clippers' Patrick Beverley, left, and Warriors' Kevin Durant exchange words during Game 1 of their first-round playoff series in April.

Patrick Beverley has an open mind about free agency — and he’s all ears if his hometown Bulls call: ‘I bleed Chicago’

June 18, 2019 at 12:10 p.m.

It's impossible to miss the fun Patrick Beverley has had on social media with some Bulls fans who are pining for his homecoming as an unrestricted free agent next month....

Derrick Rose laughs after getting eliminated by one of the campers in a game of "Knockout."

Bulls Q&A: Is a Lonzo Ball trade happening? How about signing D’Angelo Russell or Derrick Rose in free agency?

June 14, 2019 at 1:02 a.m.

One week remains until the June 20 NBA draft. Do you know who your No. 7 pick is? On to your questions. What's the point? — Rich K., Utah Nothing...

Warriors star Kevin Durant injured his right Achilles tendon Monday night, a major blow to Golden State's three-peat hopes.

Like Derrick Rose before him, Kevin Durant’s injury is bigger than basketball: ‘An incredible win and a horrible loss’

June 11, 2019 at 8:02 p.m.

Kyle Korver lowered his head and then shook it, trying to find the right words. He finally settled on these. "Saddest win ever," Korver said. Korver said this in an...

Dwyane Wade recognized by writers and broadcasters for media cooperation with Magic Johnson Award

June 10, 2019 at 7:52 p.m.

Dwyane Wade exited his eventual Hall of Fame career on a high note, at least off the court. The Professional Basketball Writers Association announced Monday that Wade, who retired after...

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