Smith (knee) is available to play in Monday's game against Utah.
Smith sat out Wednesday's win over Orlando due to a left knee effusion, though he was able to suit up in Friday's loss to Brooklyn. The 24-year-old has made an impact in limited run off the bench this season, during which he has averaged 10.2 points and 5.6 rebounds across 13.6 minutes per game in five outings.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Probable for Monday
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Smith is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz due to a left knee effusion.
Smith missed one game due to the injury but returned Friday in Brooklyn, posting five points, five rebounds and a block in 14 minutes. He's averaging 13.8 minutes per game off the bench.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Good to go against Brooklyn
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Smith (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Nets, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Smith has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Chicago's previous outing with left knee soreness. Smith is averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 13.8 minutes across his four appearances this season.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Iffy against Brooklyn
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Smith (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets.
Smith is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to left knee soreness. If Smith is unable to suit up against Brooklyn, Adama Sanogo will likely operate as Chicago's backup center to Nikola Vucevic again.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Late scratch with knee injury
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Smith won't play in Wednesday's game against Orlando due to left knee soreness.
Smith was questionable for Wednesday's contest with a sprained left ankle but was upgraded to available. However, he won't face the Magic with what the Bulls are calling left knee soreness. In his stead, Adama Sanogo and Torrey Craig should see more action. Smith's next chance to play will come Friday at Brooklyn.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Good to go Wednesday
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Smith (ankle) has been cleared for Wednesday's game against Orlando, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Smith had been dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he will suit up as part of a fully healthy Bulls frontcourt Wednesday. Smith enters the contest having knocked down seven of his last 11 three-point attempts.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Makes splash off bench Wednesday
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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: Cleared for Wednesday
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: Not starting Friday
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Smith won't start Friday's game against the Thunder.
With Myles Turner (finger) out, Smith drew a spot start Wednesday and posted eight points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 22 minutes. However, the former has been cleared to suit up Friday, so the latter will return to his usual bench role. Over his last 10 appearances off the bench, Smith has averaged 8.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Jalen Smith: Joining first unit
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Smith will start Wednesday's game against the Nets, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Smith will step into the starting lineup in place of Myles Turner (finger) on Wednesday. In 13 starts this season, Smith is averaging 11.3 points and 6.5 rebounds over 22.6 minutes.
