Bulls legend Stacey King dies after fall at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Stacey King, a former player for the Chicago Bulls and University of Oklahoma basketball alum, has died at the age of 59. King reportedly suffered a serious fall at his home on the evening of June 7, 2026. The Bulls announced his death on June 8. King was part of three NBA championship teams with the Bulls and later served as the team’s TV analyst. He helped lead the Oklahoma Sooners to the 1988 national championship game and had his jersey retired by the university. The cause of death has not been confirmed by King’s family or the Bulls organization.
- •Stacey King died after a fall at his home.
- •He was 59 years old at the time of his death.
- •King won three NBA titles with the Bulls.
- •He was a prominent figure in Oklahoma basketball history.
- •The Bulls organization announced his passing on June 8.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — OU alum, Bulls legend Stacey King cause of death revealed, per report
"New details have been revealed in the unexpected death of OU basketball legend Stacey King, according to reports.
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