Smith provided 16 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 17 minutes during Saturday's 110-98 win over the Magic.
Smith was one of four Bulls reserves to score in double figures, helping spark the team to victory. The Maryland product is in his second season with Chicago and has carved out a dependable role as frontcourt depth, averaging 8.2 points and 5.6 rebounds in 15.0 minutes across 64 regular-season games (two starts) in 2024-25. While this level of scoring shouldn't be expected consistently, it's a positive sign for the big man, who reached or surpassed 16 points just twice last season.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Not starting Wednesday
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Smith will come off the bench in Wednesday's season opener against the Pistons.
Isaac Okoro missed Chicago's preseason finale with a minor knee issue, which resulted in Smith drawing a spot-start. However, Okoro is back with the starters for Wednesday's opener, so Smith will likely be limited to minutes in the teens as a reserve.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Starting Thursday
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Smith will start in Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
With Isaac Okoro (knee) sidelined, Smith will start alongside Nikola Vucevic in the team's preseason finale. Over 64 regular-season appearances (two starts) in 2024-25, Smith averaged 8.2 points and 5.6 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Plays only three minutes
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Smith ended Wednesday's 109-90 Play-In Game loss to the Heat with one assist over three minutes.
The Bulls played their starting five a ton of minutes Wednesday, resulting in Smith and Zach Collins seeing a combined eight minutes. Smith was a minor role player for the Bulls in 2024-25, averaging 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 blocks in 15.0 minutes across 64 outings.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Double-doubles in win
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Smith finished Sunday's 122-102 win over Philadelphia with 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 16 minutes.
Smith was a late addition to the injury report due to a headache before being cleared to play in the regular-season finale, during which he recorded his fourth double-double on the season. The big man has been an inconsistent member of Chicago's rotation of late, appearing in only three outings during April and logging a total of 40 minutes. Smith appeared in 64 regular-season games in the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.3 steals across 15.0 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Available Sunday
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Smith (headache) is available for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Smith was a late addition to the injury report due to a headache, but it looks like he's feeling better. The veteran big man's playing time has been sporadic lately, appearing in six of the past 11 games while averaging 12.7 minutes. However, He's played double-digit minutes three times during that stretch and totaled only 12 minutes in the other three contests.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Iffy for Sunday
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Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers due to a headache.
Smith is a late addition to the injury report ahead of Chicago's regular-season finale. The veteran big man's playing time has been sporadic lately, appearing in six of the past 11 games while averaging 12.7 minutes. However, He's played double-digit minutes three times during that stretch and totaled only 12 minutes in the other three contests.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Good to go against Washington
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Smith (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Smith has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a right ankle sprain. However, Smith was also deemed available in Chicago's previous outing and didn't log any playing time.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Expected to play Friday
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Smith is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Wizards due to a right ankle sprain.
Smith was deemed available ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Miami but didn't receive any playing time. Even if Smith is able to suit up against Washington, there is no guarantee he will receive significant minutes.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Available off bench
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Smith (ankle) will play in Wednesday's game against the Heat but isn't part of the starting lineup.
Smith was tabbed questionable for Wednesday's game due to a sprained right ankle, but he's been cleared to play. He'll retreat to the bench after dropping a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double Tuesday while filling in for the then-injured Nikola Vucevic.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Questionable for Wednesday
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Smith is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a right ankle sprain.
Smith filled in for Nikola Vucevic (calf) on Tuesday against the Cavaliers, finishing with 13 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes. However, Vucevic is probable for Wednesday, so Smith's fantasy streaming appeal isn't very high.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Top rebounder in double-double
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Smith finished with 13 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 135-113 loss to the Cavaliers.
Smith got the starting nod Tuesday with Nikola Vucevic (calf) inactive, leading all players in rebounds while finishing as one of five Bulls in double figures in scoring in a double-double performance. Smith has hauled in 10 or more boards on four occasions, recording a double-double in three of those four outings.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Starting sans Vucevic
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Smith will start in Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
The big man will receive the starting nod due to Nikola Vucevic (calf) being sidelined. Smith hasn't been a regular part of Chicago's rotation of late, and over his last five appearances, he has averaged 6.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 10.4 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Available Tuesday
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Smith (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Toronto, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Despite Tuesday being the second half of a back-to-back for the Bulls, right knee soreness will not stop the veteran big man from assuming his usual role as one of Nikola Vucevic's backup big men alongside Zach Collins. Over his last eight appearances, Smith has averaged 7.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 blocks in 15.8 minutes.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Questionable for Tuesday
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Smith is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors with right knee soreness.
A maintenance day appears to be on the table for Smith for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Smith played 18 minutes against the Thunder on Monday, finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, one assist and two blocks.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Strong showing in loss
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Smith closed Monday's 145-117 loss to the Thunder with 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 17 minutes.
Smith made the most of his 17 minutes on the floor, making an impact on both sides of the floor against the Thunder. The 24-year-old big man is averaging 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game, shooting 46.7 percent from the floor this season for Chicago.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Nears double-double in win
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Smith finished Monday's 129-119 victory over Denver with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes.
Smith had a strong overall performance against the Nuggets, coming one rebound shy of a double-double. The 24-year-old big man is averaging 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game while shooting 46.8 percent from the floor.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Comes up short Thursday
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Smith was ejected from Thursday's 125-123 victory over the Magic after totaling three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block over 26 minutes.
Smith fouled out Thursday, failing to make the most of what was a nice opportunity. With Zach Collins fouling out in just 12 minutes, Smith was afforded starters' minutes, yet failed to capitalize. Since returning from a concussion, Smith has been playing a modest role off the bench, something that seems likely to continue, at least until Nikola Vucevic (calf) returns to the court.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Backs up Collins in return
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Smith (concussion) recorded four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 13 minutes Friday in the Bulls' 125-115 overtime win over the Raptors.
In his return from a three-game absence after a stint in concussion protocol, Smith filled his familiar No. 2 center role. However, he was backing up Zach Collins rather than Nikola Vucevic (calf), who was sidelined for a third straight game. Though the starting job still belongs to Vucevic when healthy, it's unclear whether Smith will stick ahead of Collins as the top backup once Chicago is back to full strength at center. Collins has been effective while being included in the rotation in each of the last five games, averaging 13.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.6 three-pointers and 0.6 blocks in 27.8 minutes during that stretch.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Gets green light Friday
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Smith (concussion) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
The big man will snap a three-game absence streak due to the concussion, and he could be in line for an uptick in playing time with Nikola Vucevic (calf) sidelined. Over his last 10 appearances, Smith has averaged 9.3 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 52.3 percent from the floor across 14.4 minutes per game.
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