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: 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: 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: 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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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Upgraded to probable Friday
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Smith (concussion) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Toronto.
Smith is likely to return from a three-game absence streak Friday due to a concussion. The big man could be in line for an uptick in playing time if he's able to suit up, as Nikola Vucevic (hip) is listed as doubtful. Over his last 10 outings, Smith has averaged 9.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 14.4 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Remains out with concussion
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Smith (concussion) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
A concussion will cost Smith a third straight game Wednesday, with the veteran big man's next chance to suit up coming Friday against the Raptors. Nikola Vucevic (calf) is unlikely to play against Los Angeles, so Zach Collins (shin) is in line to draw the starting nod at center and carry a boost in fantasy value.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Not playing Saturday vs. Phoenix
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Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Smith entered concussion protocol following Thursday's overtime loss to the Knicks. He'll need to clear the protocol to return, but he may have difficulty getting the green light to play in time for Monday's game against the 76ers. Zach Collins should absorb Smith's minutes as the Bulls' backup center behind Nikola Vucevic (calf).
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Enters concussion protocol
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Smith has been placed in concussion protocol after exiting Thursday's game against the Knicks early, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
The team initially announced that Smith had been shut down for the rest of the night after suffering a face injury during Thursday's matchup, and it's since been reported that he's in concussion protocol. He can be considered day-to-day until further notice.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Goes down with face injury
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Smith won't return to Thursday's game against the Knicks due to a face injury. He failed to score (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and recorded one rebound and one assist in two minutes before exiting.
The severity of Smith's injury is unknown at this time. Zach Collins could see more work than usual behind Nikola Vucevic with Smith shut down for the evening.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Avoids injury report
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Smith (personal) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Smith didn't participate in Friday's practice while attending to a personal matter, but it appears he will be available to play Saturday. The fifth-year big man has averaged 10.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks over 16.8 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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