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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Lands in Chicago on three-year deal
Smith agreed Monday with the Bulls on a three-year, $27 million contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
After declining his $5.42 million player option for 2024-25 on Friday, Smith will get a slight bump in salary for the upcoming season plus two extra years on his deal as he heads to Chicago. He'll slot in as the Bulls' new backup center behind starter Nikola Vucevic, after Andre Drummond struck an agreement with the 76ers on Sunday. Though he occasionally found himself outside of coach Rick Carlisle's rotation in Indiana in 2023-24, Smith served as Myles Turner's primary backup and was productive on a per-minute basis, averaging 9.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 three-pointers and 0.6 blocks in 17.2 minutes per contest over 61 regular-season appearances. Though his spot in Chicago's rotation should be more stable with fewer challengers for the top backup center job, Smith may not see a dramatic uptick in playing time with the Bulls so long as Vucevic stays healthy.
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Jalen Smith: Declines player option
Smith declined his $5.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season Friday and will become an unrestricted free agent, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Smith saw an inconsistent role for the Pacers in 2023-24, averaging 9.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.2 minutes across 61 appearances, including 14 starts. However, the 23-year-old big man was largely left out of the team's rotation in the playoffs. Smith will now look to join a new team in free agency.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Unavailable for Game 4
Smith is out for Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics due to illness.
Smith has played a limited role through the first three games of the Eastern Conference Finals, so his absence shouldn't impact Indiana's rotation much. He'll be considered day-to-day and should have a chance to return for Game 5 if the Pacers are able to extend the series.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Will play
Smith (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
As expected, Smith, Obi Toppin and Isaiah Jackson (hamstring) are all available. Over his last 11 appearances (one start), Smith has averaged 7.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 14.1 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Expected to play
Coach Rick Carlisle said Smith (ankle), who's listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Hawks, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Smith, Obi Toppin (ankle) and Isaiah Jackson (hamstring) are all expected to play despite questionable designations. Over his last 11 appearances (one start), Smith has averaged 7.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 14.1 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Questionable for Sunday
Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a left ankle sprain.
There's a chance the Pacers end up being quite thin in terms of frontcourt depth, as Isaiah Jackson (hamstring) and Obi Toppin (ankle) are also questionable for the season finale Sunday. Smith has scored in double digits in three of his last five appearances off the bench.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Good to go
Smith (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Smith sprained his left ankle during Friday's win over the Thunder, but he'll shake off a questionable tag and suit up Sunday. Over his last eight appearances (one start), Smith has averaged 8.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 15.0 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Gets questionable tag
Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Heat.
Smith sprained his left ankle in Friday's 126-112 win over the Thunder. Prior to getting injured, he recorded 12 points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 13 minutes. More clarity on his status against Miami should come once he tests out his ankle during pregame warmups, but Isaiah Jackson would likely be the prime beneficiary as frontcourt depth if Smith does not get the green light.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Injures left ankle
Smith suffered a left ankle sprain during Friday's 126-112 win over the Thunder. He finished with 12 points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 13 minutes.
Smith was deemed questionable to return after checking out of the contest with 5:55 remaining in the third quarter, but he never re-entered the game and the Pacers didn't release another update on his status. If he's forced to miss Sunday's game against Miami, Isaiah Jackson would replace Smith in the rotation as the top backup to Myles Turner.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Not starting Friday
Smith won't start Friday's game against the Thunder.
With Myles Turner (finger) out, Smith drew a spot start Wednesday and posted eight points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 22 minutes. However, the former has been cleared to suit up Friday, so the latter will return to his usual bench role. Over his last 10 appearances off the bench, Smith has averaged 8.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Joining first unit
Smith will start Wednesday's game against the Nets, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Smith will step into the starting lineup in place of Myles Turner (finger) on Wednesday. In 13 starts this season, Smith is averaging 11.3 points and 6.5 rebounds over 22.6 minutes.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Steps up off bench in double-double
Smith contributed 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and one block in 16 minutes before getting ejected from Monday's 133-111 victory over the Nets.
Smith stepped up off the bench with Myles Turner (finger) exiting Monday's contest, leading all Indiana players in rebounds while ending as one of three Pacers players with 15 or more points in a double-double performance. Smith has hauled in 10 or more boards in five games this season, posting at least 15 points and 10 rebounds in four outings.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Ejected from Monday's game
Smith was ejected in the second half of Monday's game against the Nets after being assessed with a Flagrant 2 foul, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
There was a scuffle between Smith and Dennis Schroder, and after a six-minute review from the referees, Smith ended up being ejected. This poses problems for a Pacers team that's already missing Myles Turner (finger), meaning Isaiah Jackson should see plenty of action in the second half.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Strong per-minute production
Smith totaled 11 points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 19 minutes during Monday's 108-103 loss to the Cavaliers.
Smith is averaging 21.0 points, 11.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per 36 minutes this season, although that statistic should be viewed in a vacuum given Smith has not exceeded 30 minutes in any contest thus far. Smith's defensive principles and in-between status as a subpar rim protector while also being exploitable on the wings limits his workload, but he is certainly capable of pounding the glass and scoring effectively when given the usage.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-9, 215 lbs |
Birthplace: Portsmouth, VA |
Age: 24 |
School: Maryland |
Experience: 4 |