Stacey King died at age 59, the Chicago Bulls said in a press release on June 7, 2026.
The announcement noted King’s place in Bulls history as a three-time NBA champion and his later prominence as a longtime broadcaster for the team. King spent eight years in the league as a player and remained a familiar voice for generations of Chicago fans.
King was the sixth overall pick in the 1989 draft after a star senior season at Oklahoma, where he was a Consensus first-team All-America selection in 1988/89. He opened his NBA career with parts of five seasons in Chicago and finished with stints in Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas.
As a broadcaster, King earned a reputation for humor and an even-handed approach to game commentary. He frequently credited opposing players and teams when their play deserved praise — a trait that made him a distinctive and respected presence in the Bulls’ media booth.
The basic facts are clear: three championships with the Bulls as a role player, a playing career that spanned eight seasons, and a long second act in Chicago broadcasting. What the team did not include in its release was any cause of death or plans for a memorial, leaving immediate questions about next steps for the franchise and for fans who want to pay their respects.
King’s arc — Consensus All-America in 1988/89, taken sixth overall in 1989, then a role player on three title teams before moving on to four other NBA cities — is the sort of career that cements a local legacy. For Bulls supporters his voice became part of the experience of following the team after his playing days ended.
The absence of further detail is the story’s most concrete unresolved point. The Bulls’ statement announced his death but did not provide a cause, a date beyond the release, or whether the organization will host memorial events. That leaves teammates, broadcasting colleagues and fans without the practical information they now seek.
The clearest next step: the Bulls or King’s family will need to release additional information if there are to be public tributes or services. Until then, King will be remembered in Chicago for the championships he helped win and for the warmth and fairness he brought to the booth.
