Former Bulls star and broadcaster Stacey King dies at 59

Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls and the team's Emmy-winning television broadcaster for more than two decades, died on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He was 59. The Bulls organization announced his death, stating it was notified by a family member. No cause of death or other details were immediately available.

King’s connection to the Bulls spanned over three decades, beginning when the team selected the 6-foot-11 forward-center from Oklahoma with the sixth overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft. He played five seasons in Chicago, contributing to the franchise’s historic three-peat championship runs from 1991 to 1993 alongside stars like Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. In his rookie season, King played all 82 games and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Over his eight-season NBA career, which also included stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and Dallas Mavericks, he averaged 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds.

Following his playing career, King returned to the Bulls as a broadcaster, where he spent more than 20 years as a color commentator. He became beloved by a new generation of fans for his energetic and humorous style,...