Julia Poe
@juliapoe.bsky.social
Hoops for the Chicago Tribune • USC alum • PBWA member • 🏳️🌈 • Kansan 🌻
I think this level of engagement is really, really good. Great product, fun to watch.
I also don't think it has much value in the long-term with Matas Buzelis closing on the bench.
Wrote about that last week and still feel the same tonight:
I also don't think it has much value in the long-term with Matas Buzelis closing on the bench.
Wrote about that last week and still feel the same tonight:
January 23, 2026 at 3:23 AM
I think this level of engagement is really, really good. Great product, fun to watch.
I also don't think it has much value in the long-term with Matas Buzelis closing on the bench.
Wrote about that last week and still feel the same tonight:
I also don't think it has much value in the long-term with Matas Buzelis closing on the bench.
Wrote about that last week and still feel the same tonight:
The Bulls are doing all the little things necessary to hang in there with a solid team in the clutch.
Offensive rebounds, deflections, charges. Basically straight out of the textbook they've been trying to teach from all season.
Offensive rebounds, deflections, charges. Basically straight out of the textbook they've been trying to teach from all season.
January 23, 2026 at 3:21 AM
The Bulls are doing all the little things necessary to hang in there with a solid team in the clutch.
Offensive rebounds, deflections, charges. Basically straight out of the textbook they've been trying to teach from all season.
Offensive rebounds, deflections, charges. Basically straight out of the textbook they've been trying to teach from all season.
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The Milwaukee Bucks' Jericho Sims and Amir Coffey spoke up last week
🛋️https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2026/01/16/milwaukee-bucks-amir-coffey-jericho-sims-express-support-minneapolis-during-ice-activity/88122612007/
🛋️https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2026/01/16/milwaukee-bucks-amir-coffey-jericho-sims-express-support-minneapolis-during-ice-activity/88122612007/
January 22, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The Milwaukee Bucks' Jericho Sims and Amir Coffey spoke up last week
🛋️https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2026/01/16/milwaukee-bucks-amir-coffey-jericho-sims-express-support-minneapolis-during-ice-activity/88122612007/
🛋️https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2026/01/16/milwaukee-bucks-amir-coffey-jericho-sims-express-support-minneapolis-during-ice-activity/88122612007/
“It’s extremely sad to see the way that people are being treated here.”
As a Minnesota native, Bulls guard Tre Jones hasn’t been able to look away from the ICE crackdown in the Twin Cities — especially as children are detained on their way to and from school.
As a Minnesota native, Bulls guard Tre Jones hasn’t been able to look away from the ICE crackdown in the Twin Cities — especially as children are detained on their way to and from school.
Chicago Bulls’ Tre Jones, a Minnesota native, saddened by ICE crackdown in home state: ‘It’s tough to watch’
Chicago Bulls guard and Twin Cities-area native Tre Jones was dismayed to see elementary school children detained by ICE this week.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:37 PM
“It’s extremely sad to see the way that people are being treated here.”
As a Minnesota native, Bulls guard Tre Jones hasn’t been able to look away from the ICE crackdown in the Twin Cities — especially as children are detained on their way to and from school.
As a Minnesota native, Bulls guard Tre Jones hasn’t been able to look away from the ICE crackdown in the Twin Cities — especially as children are detained on their way to and from school.
made it to Minneapolis for tonight's Bulls game and good lord this is that cold Prince was talking about
January 22, 2026 at 3:49 PM
made it to Minneapolis for tonight's Bulls game and good lord this is that cold Prince was talking about
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Federal agents pinned a man to the ground in south Minneapolis and sprayed him with chemical irritants directly in the face.
Minnesota Star Tribune photographer Rich Tsong-Taatarii did not witness the man put his hands on agents.
Minnesota Star Tribune photographer Rich Tsong-Taatarii did not witness the man put his hands on agents.
January 22, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Federal agents pinned a man to the ground in south Minneapolis and sprayed him with chemical irritants directly in the face.
Minnesota Star Tribune photographer Rich Tsong-Taatarii did not witness the man put his hands on agents.
Minnesota Star Tribune photographer Rich Tsong-Taatarii did not witness the man put his hands on agents.
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Illinois guard Kylan Boswell fractured his right hand in practice and is expected to be out until at least mid-February.
He is second on the team with 14.3 points per game to go with 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists in a team-high 31.7 minutes per game.
He is second on the team with 14.3 points per game to go with 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists in a team-high 31.7 minutes per game.
Illinois guard Kylan Boswell is out until mid-February with a fractured right hand
The loss of Kylan Boswell, Illinois’ senior leader, is a blow to the No. 11 Illini just as their Big Ten schedule begins to ramp up.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Illinois guard Kylan Boswell fractured his right hand in practice and is expected to be out until at least mid-February.
He is second on the team with 14.3 points per game to go with 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists in a team-high 31.7 minutes per game.
He is second on the team with 14.3 points per game to go with 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists in a team-high 31.7 minutes per game.
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with subzero temperatures on the horizon, now‘s a good time to revisit @katieprout.bsky.social’s 2022 piece about the lack of 24-hour warming centers in chicago.
four years later and nothing has changed.
four years later and nothing has changed.
Lukewarm welcome - Chicago Reader
The warming areas don’t just exist to warm you up—housed within DFSS community service centers, they’re also access points from which Chicagoans can be connected to other services that have the potent...
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January 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
with subzero temperatures on the horizon, now‘s a good time to revisit @katieprout.bsky.social’s 2022 piece about the lack of 24-hour warming centers in chicago.
four years later and nothing has changed.
four years later and nothing has changed.
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The Chicago Bulls tied a franchise record for total 3-pointers made in Tuesday's win, sinking 25 as a collective.
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3 takeaways as the Chicago Bulls beat the Los Angeles Clippers on the strength of their 3s
The Chicago Bulls tied a franchise record for total 3-pointers made in the game, sinking 25 as a collective.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:40 AM
The Chicago Bulls tied a franchise record for total 3-pointers made in Tuesday's win, sinking 25 as a collective.
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Chicago loves Caleb Williams
January 21, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Chicago loves Caleb Williams
oh
Source: The Chiefs are requesting permission to interview Eric Bienemy for OC.
January 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
oh
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Yep, still weird.
He's back, but in blue this time.
The United Center will be flooded with memories of the good ol' days when Johnathan Toews comes to town tonight with the Winnipeg Jets.
He's back, but in blue this time.
The United Center will be flooded with memories of the good ol' days when Johnathan Toews comes to town tonight with the Winnipeg Jets.
‘Legend’ Jonathan Toews returns to the scene of his Chicago Blackhawks prime for 1st time in nearly 3 years
Jonathan Toews, the captain of three Chicago Blackhawks championship teams, returns to the United Center on Monday for the first time in nearly three years.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Yep, still weird.
He's back, but in blue this time.
The United Center will be flooded with memories of the good ol' days when Johnathan Toews comes to town tonight with the Winnipeg Jets.
He's back, but in blue this time.
The United Center will be flooded with memories of the good ol' days when Johnathan Toews comes to town tonight with the Winnipeg Jets.
very proud of the work our Bears beat has put in all season + can’t wait to see what comes out of this one!
Soldier Field is ready. Bears and Rams kick off in about three hours in the divisional round of the playoffs.
As always, I’ll have updates all game long.
As always, I’ll have updates all game long.
January 18, 2026 at 11:39 PM
very proud of the work our Bears beat has put in all season + can’t wait to see what comes out of this one!
In today’s Tribune, I compare Bulls EVP of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas to the married guy who keeps Carrie Fisher on the hook in ‘When Harry Met Sally.’
Walk with me on this one:
Walk with me on this one:
Column: The Chicago Bulls are trapped in a ‘Groundhog Day’ time loop of mediocrity. Is there any escape?
Change is hard. Can the Chicago Bulls break out of the toxic cycle of the last four years?
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January 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM
In today’s Tribune, I compare Bulls EVP of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas to the married guy who keeps Carrie Fisher on the hook in ‘When Harry Met Sally.’
Walk with me on this one:
Walk with me on this one:
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Billy Donovan’s decision to bench Matas Buzelis in Wednesday’s win left me with a bigger question — what do the Bulls even want out of this season?
On the forward’s somewhat truncated development and what it means for the long- and short-term goals in Chicago:
On the forward’s somewhat truncated development and what it means for the long- and short-term goals in Chicago:
Column: Matas Buzelis was benched again. Are the Chicago Bulls placing enough priority on his development?
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan’s approach of making second-year forward Matas Buzelis “earn” his minutes comes with consequences.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Billy Donovan’s decision to bench Matas Buzelis in Wednesday’s win left me with a bigger question — what do the Bulls even want out of this season?
On the forward’s somewhat truncated development and what it means for the long- and short-term goals in Chicago:
On the forward’s somewhat truncated development and what it means for the long- and short-term goals in Chicago:
Got a glimpse at the latest stages of planning for the 2026 WNBA All-Star weekend at yesterday’s launch event:
Chicago prepares for WNBA All-Star Weekend with a pitch to local investors and businesses: ‘Do a little more’
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.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Got a glimpse at the latest stages of planning for the 2026 WNBA All-Star weekend at yesterday’s launch event:
let’s freaking go
BREAKING | Nebraska is adding a 25th varsity sport.
Women's flag football, coming soon to Nebraska Athletics.
Details here:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
Women's flag football, coming soon to Nebraska Athletics.
Details here:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
Nebraska to add women's flag football as Huskers' 25th varsity sport
Nebraska Athletics is adding women’s flag football as its 25th varsity sport, making the Huskers the first Power 4 program to sponsor the sport.
journalstar.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
let’s freaking go
JB is out here telling everyone to go to Babe’s
January 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
JB is out here telling everyone to go to Babe’s
Wednesday was the first time I really struggled to sit with Billy Donovan’s logic after a game.
AK already said winning isn’t the priority for the Bulls this season. So why are they worrying about winning through ethical hoops on the second game of a back-to-back in January?
Confounding.
AK already said winning isn’t the priority for the Bulls this season. So why are they worrying about winning through ethical hoops on the second game of a back-to-back in January?
Confounding.
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Wednesday was the first time I really struggled to sit with Billy Donovan’s logic after a game.
AK already said winning isn’t the priority for the Bulls this season. So why are they worrying about winning through ethical hoops on the second game of a back-to-back in January?
Confounding.
AK already said winning isn’t the priority for the Bulls this season. So why are they worrying about winning through ethical hoops on the second game of a back-to-back in January?
Confounding.
Billy Donovan’s decision to bench Matas Buzelis in Wednesday’s win left me with a bigger question — what do the Bulls even want out of this season?
On the forward’s somewhat truncated development and what it means for the long- and short-term goals in Chicago:
On the forward’s somewhat truncated development and what it means for the long- and short-term goals in Chicago:
Column: Matas Buzelis was benched again. Are the Chicago Bulls placing enough priority on his development?
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan’s approach of making second-year forward Matas Buzelis “earn” his minutes comes with consequences.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Billy Donovan’s decision to bench Matas Buzelis in Wednesday’s win left me with a bigger question — what do the Bulls even want out of this season?
On the forward’s somewhat truncated development and what it means for the long- and short-term goals in Chicago:
On the forward’s somewhat truncated development and what it means for the long- and short-term goals in Chicago:
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Nikola Vučević’s basket with four seconds to play lifted the Bulls to a 128-126 victory over the Jazz on Wednesday.
Vučević scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter.
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Vučević scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter.
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3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 128-126 victory over the Utah Jazz, including Nikola Vučević’s game-winner
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 the fourth quarter.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Nikola Vučević’s basket with four seconds to play lifted the Bulls to a 128-126 victory over the Jazz on Wednesday.
Vučević scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter.
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Vučević scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter.
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Three weeks until the NBA Trade Deadline!
January 15, 2026 at 2:10 PM
✋🏻😔
Ayo Dosunmu has been a stabilizing force for the Bulls amid injuries.
Is he also one of their best trade assets?
Is he also one of their best trade assets?
Ayo Dosunmu has been a stabilizing force for the Chicago Bulls. Is he also one of their best trade assets?
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu is drawing eyes around the NBA during the best shooting year of his career.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Ayo Dosunmu has been a stabilizing force for the Bulls amid injuries.
Is he also one of their best trade assets?
Is he also one of their best trade assets?
The Bulls have an uncanny ability to schedule games specifically on the same night that my favorite bands are in town.
Casualties in the last year: Cameron Winter, Wild Pink, Rat Boys and now Friendship, who have an Empty Bottle show on the night of this rescheduled Heat game.
Casualties in the last year: Cameron Winter, Wild Pink, Rat Boys and now Friendship, who have an Empty Bottle show on the night of this rescheduled Heat game.
Chicago basketball report from @juliapoe.bsky.social and @colleenkane.bsky.social:
- Bulls reschedule postponed Heat game
- A'ja Wilson shows support for Illini women
- Notre Dame's 25th anniversary celebration
- Best games to watch this week
And much more.
- Bulls reschedule postponed Heat game
- A'ja Wilson shows support for Illini women
- Notre Dame's 25th anniversary celebration
- Best games to watch this week
And much more.
Chicago basketball report: Bulls reschedule their Heat game — and Illini women get visit from A’ja Wilson
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.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
The Bulls have an uncanny ability to schedule games specifically on the same night that my favorite bands are in town.
Casualties in the last year: Cameron Winter, Wild Pink, Rat Boys and now Friendship, who have an Empty Bottle show on the night of this rescheduled Heat game.
Casualties in the last year: Cameron Winter, Wild Pink, Rat Boys and now Friendship, who have an Empty Bottle show on the night of this rescheduled Heat game.
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Chicago basketball report from @juliapoe.bsky.social and @colleenkane.bsky.social:
- Bulls reschedule postponed Heat game
- A'ja Wilson shows support for Illini women
- Notre Dame's 25th anniversary celebration
- Best games to watch this week
And much more.
- Bulls reschedule postponed Heat game
- A'ja Wilson shows support for Illini women
- Notre Dame's 25th anniversary celebration
- Best games to watch this week
And much more.
Chicago basketball report: Bulls reschedule their Heat game — and Illini women get visit from A’ja Wilson
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.
trib.al
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Chicago basketball report from @juliapoe.bsky.social and @colleenkane.bsky.social:
- Bulls reschedule postponed Heat game
- A'ja Wilson shows support for Illini women
- Notre Dame's 25th anniversary celebration
- Best games to watch this week
And much more.
- Bulls reschedule postponed Heat game
- A'ja Wilson shows support for Illini women
- Notre Dame's 25th anniversary celebration
- Best games to watch this week
And much more.