Smith produced 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 124-102 victory over the Nets.
Smith moved into the starting lineup for the fifth time this campaign, recording his seventh double-double in the process. He's in the midst of a very strong campaign, posting averages of 9.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 blocks in 19.0 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Starting Sunday
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Smith is in the Bulls' starting lineup against the Nets on Sunday.
Smith will make his fifth start of the season Sunday, replacing Tre Jones in the Bulls' starting lineup. Smith has recorded a double-double in each of his last two outings, having averaged 13.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 3.0 threes and 2.0 blocks over 26.0 minutes per game over that span.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Double-double with four blocks
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Smith closed with 14 points (4-11 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 112-109 loss to the Nets.
Smith logged a season-high 35 minutes, recording his second straight double-double, while also adding five combined steals-plus-blocks. Despite coming off the bench to start the game, Smith started the second half, helping fuel a comeback that ultimately fell just short. Although his efficiency continues to be an issue, Smith is certainly doing enough to be rostered in standard leagues, flirting with top-100 value in five games over the past two weeks.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Double-double off bench Wednesday
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Smith finished with 12 points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 128-126 win over Utah.
The 25-year-old center delivered his fifth double-double of the season, three of which have come in his last six games (four starts). Over nine contests since Christmas, Smith is averaging 10.8 points, 9.0 boards, 1.3 blocks, 1.3 threes and 1.1 assists in 23.0 minutes, and his fantasy value could get a significant boost if Nikola Vucevic is traded, especially if Zach Collins (toe) remains sidelined as well.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Headed to bench
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Smith will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Smith started in Tuesday's loss to the Rockets, but with Coby White back in action and starting, Smith will shift back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Smith has posted averages of 8.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.4 triples and 0.8 blocks per contest.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Starting Tuesday
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Smith is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Rockets.
Coby White (rest) is out, so the Bulls will go big and start Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Smith and Nikola Vucevic. In three starts this season, Smith has registered averages of 11.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 triples, 1.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per contest.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Grabs nine boards in return
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Smith finished with seven points (3-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks in 16 minutes during Saturday's 125-107 win over the Mavericks.
Smith was back in action, having missed the previous two games due to a concussion. Prior to his absence, Smith had been starting alongside Nikola Vucevic, a role that saw him putting up standard-league numbers. Although he came off the bench Saturday, it remains to be seen whether that will stick or whether he will move back into the starting lineup. Managers could do worse than grabbing him as a speculative pickup.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Bumped up to probable
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Smith has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against Dallas.
Smith's midday upgrade from questionable to probable is an encouraging sign for his availability Saturday. The big man has been in concussion protocol and has missed back-to-back games. Smith is averaging 9.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 17.7 minutes per game this season.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Iffy for Saturday
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Smith is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks due to a concussion.
Smith is attempting to pass each step of the league's concussion protocol in time to be eligible for action Saturday. If he cannot do so, Lachlan Olbrich would handle backup center duties behind Nikola Vucevic, as Zach Collins (toe) still isn't ready to play.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Another absence coming
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Smith (concussion) is out for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Smith's next chance to pass the league's concussion protocol comes Saturday against Dallas. With Smith set to miss a third straight game, Lachlan Olbrich should continue to fill the void as the backup center behind Nikola Vucevic.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Possible concussion
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Smith is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Saturday's game against Charlotte.
Smith was helped to the locker room early in the third quarter after a head-to-head collision with LaMelo Ball. Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips will step into larger roles for as long as Smith is being evaluated by medical staff.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Posts another double-double
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Smith had 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 121-114 win over the Magic.
Smith has seen a sharp uptick in playing time in back-to-back starts, and he's paid it off by tallying a pair of double-doubles. He's been a solid contributor across the board over this brief hot stretch, though he's capable of doing even more damage if he can find his touch from beyond the arc. Smith has hit on just two of 11 attempts from downtown in his last two games.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Starting Wednesday vs. NOLA
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Smith is in the Bulls' starting lineup against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
With Josh Giddey (hamstring), Coby White (calf) and Zach Collins (toe) sidelined, the Bulls will deploy Smith alongside Nikola Vucevic for a bigger starting five in Wednesday's contest. Smith has played 22 minutes or more in each of Chicago's last three games and will enter the team's starting lineup for the first time in the 2025-26 regular season. Over his previous three outings, he averaged 10.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks over 23.3 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Chips in 12 points in loss
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Smith racked up 12 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 136-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
With Zach Collins (toe) sidelined, the 25-year-old center tied his most minutes played this season and had a productive night on both ends of the floor, drilling a trio of threes with three combined steals and blocks. Smith was capped at 17 minutes in each of his first six games after returning from a hamstring injury Dec. 12 but has now logged at least 22 minutes in three straight games for the first time this season. The Maryland product is averaging 10.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 threes, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks over the past three games.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Tabbed probable
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Smith is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a left quadriceps contusion.
Smith is tending to what appears to be a minor quad injury, and he's expected to play through the issue Sunday. In his last four games, Smith is averaging 4.8 points and 5.3 rebounds across 15.0 minutes.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Likely to play Friday
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Smith (hamstring) is probable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
After practicing in full Wednesday, Smith is set to play Friday. The veteran big man has missed five straight games with a hamstring strain, and Smith is expected to split the backup center minutes with Zach Collins (wrist), likely leaving both fighting for scraps off the bench.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Won't play Sunday
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Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Smith will officially miss a fifth straight game due to a hamstring injury, but he'll have additional time to recover before the Bulls' next game Friday against the Hornets. Zach Collins (wrist) will continue to serve as Chicago's primary backup center behind Nikola Vucevic.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Ruled out Friday
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Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Smith will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a left hamstring strain. With the big man sidelined, Zach Collins and Lachlan Olbrich are candidates to pick up the slack behind Nikola Vucevic. Smith's next chance to play will come Sunday against Golden State.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Considered doubtful for Friday
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Smith (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Smith is in line to miss his fourth straight matchup while on the mend from a left hamstring strain. Zach Collins (wrist), who is questionable, could see more time if Smith is officially downgraded to out, though Lachlan Olbrich could also be asked to take on a heavier workload if both Smith and Collins are sidelined.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Struggles in loss Friday
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Smith notched six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and five rebounds across 17 minutes during Friday's 123-116 loss to Charlotte.
Smith had arguably his worst game of the season, playing fewer than 18 minutes for the first time in the past four games. Despite playing as the primary backup behind Nikola Vucevic, Smith has been a somewhat consistent source of points and rebounds, based on his role, that is. Through 18 games, he is averaging 10.0 points and 5.8 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per contest.
