Exclusive | Chicago Bulls legend Stacey King’s cause of death revealed

Nypost · Aug 04, 2026 · 408 words · By Edward Lewis

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What to know about Exclusive

Chicago Bulls legend Stacey King’s cause of death has been determined.

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What happened

Chicago Bulls legend Stacey King’s cause of death has been determined.

Why it matters

A spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office told the California Post on Monday that the three-time NBA champion died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease — an issue caused by long-term high blood pressure.

Common ground

Obesity was a contributing factor and the manner was natural, the rep added.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “A spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office told the California Post on Monday that the three-time NBA champion died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease”

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Multiple independent news sources (nj.com, Yahoo Sports, and a general overview source) report that Stacey King died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lindtsey Stacey Aubrey Sevilleja (born July 13, 2003), known mononymously as Stacey, is a Filipino singer, rapper, and dancer under Star Music. She is one of the main rappers of the Filipino girl grou…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacey_(singer)

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web search NEUTRAL — Stacy, sometimes spelled Stacey, Staci, Stacie, or Stacii, is a common first name for women and men. It is also sometimes used as a surname. Baby-naming guides cite two English derivations of Greek or…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacy_(given_name)

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web search NEUTRAL — What does Stacey mean? Stacey as a girls' name (also used as boys' name Stacey) is a Greek and English name, and the meaning of the name Stacey is "resurrection; fruitful".
https://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Stacey

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Claim 2: “King... died on June 7 at his home in River Forest, Ill.”

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Wikipedia explicitly lists his death date as June 7, 2026, and web search results confirm he died at his home in River Forest, Illinois.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gary Leon Ridgway (born February 18, 1949), known as the Green River Killer or the Green River Strangler, is an American serial killer who was convicted of murdering forty-nine women between 1982 and …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — River Forest is a suburban village adjacent to Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 11,717. Two universities make their home in River Forest, Domini…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Forest,_Illinois

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ronald Stacey King (January 29, 1967 – June 7, 2026) was an American professional basketball player and sports announcer. He played as a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and won thr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacey_King

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Claim 3: “He went on to play in the league until 1997, logging minutes for the Heat, Mavericks and Celtics.”

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Web search results confirm he played for the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics during the 1996-97 season and retired shortly thereafter.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1993 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 1992–93 season, and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. It featured the two-time defending NBA champ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1996 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 1995–96 season, and the culmination of the season's playoffs. The Western Conference champion Seattle Sup…
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Claim 4: “In retirement, he stepped into the Bulls’ broadcast booth”

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Multiple sources confirm he was a member of the Bulls' broadcast crew/announcer after his playing career.

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Claim 5: “the 6-foot-11, 230-pound power forward won rings in three of his first four seasons as a Bull.”

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Multiple sources confirm he was 6-foot-11 and won three NBA championships during his early tenure with the Bulls (the first 3-peat from 1991-1993).

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Claim 6: “King’s time as a player in Chicago ended in 1994 when he was traded to the Timberwolves in a deal that included Luc Longley.”

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While the evidence confirms he played for the Bulls and later for other teams, the specific details of the 1994 trade to the Timberwolves involving Luc Longley are not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 Chicago Bulls season was the 60th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bulls began the regular season 5–0, their best start since the 1996–97 season. …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026–27 Chicago Bulls season will be the 61st season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On April 21, 2026, Billy Donovan stepped down as the Chicago Bulls' head coach.…
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Claim 7: “Obesity was a contributing factor and the manner was natural”

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Both nj.com and Yahoo Sports explicitly state that obesity was a contributing factor and the manner of death was natural.

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web search NEUTRAL — The cause of death has been revealed for Chicago Bulls’ three-time NBA champion Stacey King.The report added that obesity was a contributing factor to King’s death and that the manner of death was nat…
https://www.nj.com/sports/2026/08/bulls-legends-cause-of-dea…

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web search NEUTRAL — Obesity was a contributing factor and the manner was natural, the rep added.Recommended Stories. Mural Honoring Former Bulls Announcer Stacey King Unveiled in Chicago.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stacey-king-cause-death-de…

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web search NEUTRAL — In June, a sudden death shocked Chicago sports, one where there were a lot of unanswered questions. Stacey King fell at home; after an autopsy, and a medical examiner’s office warning that results cou…
https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-legends-basketball-new…

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Claim 8: “King joined the Bulls in 1989 after he was selected with the sixth overall pick in the draft.”

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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm he was the 6th overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft and joined the Chicago Bulls.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1989 NBA draft took place on June 27, 1989, in New York City. Despite eight of the top ten picks being considered busts, including the first two picks Pervis Ellison and Danny Ferry, the draft pro…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Confe…
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Claim 9: “King was 59 years old.”

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Confirmed by multiple sources including Nypost, NBA.com, and pennlive.com.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — He was 59.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/07/sports/stacey-king-bulls-champ…

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