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Smith (calf) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Lakers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Smith was tagged as questionable due to a calf issue, but he'll be ready to run the floor Thursday. However, coach Billy Donovan said in his pre-game presser that Smith would likely be held out for the second half of Chicago's back-to-back Friday against the Clippers, per Johnson.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Downgraded to questionable
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Smith (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Smith was previously listed as doubtful, so the downgrade is a concern for fantasy managers. If Smith is unable to give it a go, Nick Richards will likely have a higher floor in fantasy hoops.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Probable for Thursday
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Smith (calf) is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Smith is on track to play Thursday, and managers can expect to get official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff. Thursday's match will be the first of a back-to-back set, though, so there's a chance Smith could get hit with a maintenance day Friday.
Smith accumulated 12 points (3-13 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 130-124 overtime win over the Warriors.
Josh Giddey's triple-double and Matas Buzelis' first 40-point performance of his career overshadowed what other Chicago players did, and that includes Smith's solid all-around stat line. The shooting woes are worrisome, but fantasy managers won't worry too much about that as long as he continues to produce. Smith has scored in double digits in all but two of his last 17 appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 12.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks per game.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Starting Tuesday
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Smith will start Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Smith is available to play in a second consecutive contest following a five-game absence due to a left calf strain, and he'll return to the starting five after coming off the bench in Sunday's loss to Sacramento. He logged 20 minutes against the Kings, though it's unclear if he'll remain on a minutes restriction Tuesday.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Will suit up Tuesday
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Smith (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Smith will shed his probable tag and suit up for a second consecutive contest following a five-game absence due to a left calf strain. The big man logged 20 minutes off the bench during his return in Sunday's loss to Sacramento, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him operate under a minutes restriction Tuesday.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Quiet in return
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Smith (calf) registered four points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three rebounds and one block in 20 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 loss to Sacramento.
Back in action Sunday after a five-game absence due to a right calf strain, Smith saw a modest workload off the bench. It's unclear if Smith will reclaim the starting center spot from Guerschon Yabusele (22 minutes) once he's further removed from the calf injury, but both players received similar playing time Sunday.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Listed probable for Tuesday
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Smith is probable for Tuesday's game against Golden State due to a left calf strain.
This appears to be a precautionary listing for Smith, who made his first appearance since Feb. 22 against the Kings on Sunday after battling the calf injury. Expect the Maryland product to shed the probable tag closer to tipoff, assuming he doesn't experience any kind of setback.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Not starting Saturday
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Smith will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Sacramento, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Smith will be brought off the bench in an effort to conserve his minutes in his return from a five-game absence Sunday, so he's risky to deploy in daily fantasy leagues. As a reserve this season, Smith has averaged 9.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 triples per contest.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Available to play
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Smith (calf) is available for Sunday's game in Sacramento.
Smith may have his minutes monitored in his first game back following a five-game stint on the sidelines, and it'll be interesting to see if he replaces Guerschon Yabusele in the starting lineup. Smith's return should mean fewer minutes for Nick Richards.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Questionable to play Sunday
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Smith (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Sacramento.
Smith has missed Chicago's last five games with a right calf strain but is now listed as questionable due to a left calf strain. If he remains sidelined, Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards would likely see increased minutes.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Downgraded to out
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Smith (calf) won't play Thursday against the Suns.
Smith was added to the injury report as doubtful ahead of Thursday's matchup, so this update is no real surprise. His next chance to take the court will arrive Sunday in Sacramento.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Listed as doubtful
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Smith (calf) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Smith has been sidelined since picking up this calf strain back on Feb. 22. Assuming he does sit Thursday, his next chance to play comes Sunday against the Kings.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Expected to miss at least one week
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Smith, who is out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, is expected to miss about one week with a right calf strain, per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic.
The timeline for a return would put Smith out for at least Chicago's next three contests. Fantasy managers can look for the Bulls to lean on Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele to fill the void at center for now.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Downgraded to out
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Smith is out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers with a strained right calf.
Head coach Billy Donovan said Wednesday that Smith isn't day-to-day, so the big man can be tentatively deemed doubtful for Sunday's tilt against the Bucks. Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele both belong in the streaming mix as Chicago's top two centers Thursday.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Surprisingly listed as doubtful
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Smith (calf) is officially listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Portland.
Billy Donovan said Wednesday that Smith is "definitely not day-to-day." However, the Bulls' official injury report lists Smith as doubtful for Thursday's contest instead of out. While the contradictory statements leave Smith's timetable for return murky, it'd be shocking to see him suit up Thursday. While Smith is sidelined, look for Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele to handle most of the center duties.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Has no return timetable
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Smith (calf) is without a timetable to return, according to Bulls reporter Kevin Lu on Wednesday.
According to coach Billy Donovan, Smith was not at practice Wednesday and is not considered day-to-day. Based on this update, it's safe to rule Smith out for Thursday's game against Portland, and the big man can be considered week-to-week. Nick Richards could see a bump in minutes in the meantime.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Ruled out Tuesday
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Smith is out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets with a left calf strain.
Smith's next chance to play comes Thursday against Portland. Depending on how the Bulls plan to handle their lineup, Collin Sexton, Patrick Williams and Nick Richards all have a chance to claim an expanded role.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Questionable for Tuesday
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Smith is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets with a left calf strain.
After leaving Sunday's game against the Knicks early, Smith is in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's contest. His possible absence would allow Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards to form a timeshare at the center position, with both likely being viable streaming options in this scenario.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Won't return Sunday
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Smith won't return to Sunday's game against the Knicks due to right calf tightness.
Smith has been nursing a right calf issue for some time now, and he appeared to aggravate the injury before being ruled out for the remainder of the game. He concludes the contest with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and a steal in 18 minutes. Nick Richards figures to see more playing time while Smith is sidelined.
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