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2024 Stats
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MPG
Minutes Per Game
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PPG
Points Per Game
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FG%
Field Goal Percentage
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RPG
Rebounds Per Game
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APG
Assists Per Game
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| Regular Season | 13.8 | 11.5 | 53.8 | 5.8 | 0.5 |
Top Jalen Smith News
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Iffy with ankle sprain
Smith is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic due to a left ankle sprain.
Smith has been impactful off the bench for Chicago to start the season, averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game. If he's sidelined, Julian Phillips, Dalen Terry and Matas Buzelis would be candidates for more minutes off the bench.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Makes splash off bench Wednesday
Smith notched 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Pelicans.
The 24-year-old center was surprisingly productive in his Bulls debut, and he was the only member of the team's second unit to score in double digits. Smith is on his third NBA organization in his fifth season and hasn't really lived up to the potential the Suns saw in him when they selected him 10th overall in the 2020 Draft. But he might have his best chance yet to break out in Chicago, especially if Nikola Vucevic is the next veteran to be dealt after DeMar DeRozan got moved in the offseason.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Stuffs stat sheet Friday
Smith notched 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and a steal across 17 minutes in Friday's 139-137 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
The starters played over 25 minutes, except Patrick Williams, who left the game with an ankle injury. Smith was undoubtedly one of the most productive players in the second unit. That's the role he'll have once the regular season begins Wednesday against the Pelicans, and he's expected to open the campaign as Nikola Vucevic's primary backup at center.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Cleared for Wednesday
Smith (knee) will play in Wednesday's preseason contest versus Minnesota, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Smith and Nikola Vucevic (rest) will both play Wednesday, bringing Chicago's center position to full strength. Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder), Julian Phillips (ribs), Dalen Terry (knee) and Matas Buzelis (shin) represent inactive players for Chicago.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Out with knee soreness Monday
Coach Billy Donovan said Smith (knee) will not play in Monday's preseason matchup against the Bucks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Smith has been dealing with knee soreness, though he is not expected to miss any time to start the regular season. The 24-year-old is expected to serve as the club's backup center behind Nikola Vucevic (rest), and with both absent Monday, the club will take an extended look at Adama Sanogo and Kenneth Lofton.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Not playing Saturday
Smith won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Grizzlies due to knee soreness, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
The Bulls are being extremely cautious with every player carrying even the smallest of knocks, and Smith will be held out of this contest with the start of the regular season just around the corner. His next chance to play will come against the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls open their regular season against the Pelicans on Oct. 23.
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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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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-9, 215 lbs |
| Birthplace: Portsmouth, VA |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Maryland |
| Experience: 4 |