Bulls' Jalen Smith: Considered doubtful for Friday
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Smith (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Smith is in line to miss his fourth straight matchup while on the mend from a left hamstring strain. Zach Collins (wrist), who is questionable, could see more time if Smith is officially downgraded to out, though Lachlan Olbrich could also be asked to take on a heavier workload if both Smith and Collins are sidelined.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Out again
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Smith (hamstring) won't play in Wednesday's game against Brooklyn, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Smith will miss a third straight contest due to a strained left hamstring. With Zach Collins also out, Nikola Vucevic will handle as many center minutes as possible. Lachlan Olbrich (calf) should see minutes as the backup center. Smith's next chance to play will come Friday against Indiana.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Iffy for Wednesday
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Smith (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Smith has missed two straight games due to a left hamstring strain and is at risk of missing a third. Zach Collins (wrist), who's yet to make his season debut, is also listed as questionable, so the backup center spot behind Nikola Vucevic on Wednesday remains unclear.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Ruled out for Monday
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Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Smith will miss his second consecutive game due to a left hamstring strain, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Nets. With the big man sidelined, Lachlan Olbrich (calf) and Patrick Williams are candidates for increased playing time.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Struggles in loss Friday
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Smith notched six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and five rebounds across 17 minutes during Friday's 123-116 loss to Charlotte.
Smith had arguably his worst game of the season, playing fewer than 18 minutes for the first time in the past four games. Despite playing as the primary backup behind Nikola Vucevic, Smith has been a somewhat consistent source of points and rebounds, based on his role, that is. Through 18 games, he is averaging 10.0 points and 5.8 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Probable for Friday
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Smith (chest) is probable for Friday's game against Miami.
The 25-year-old has been dealing with a right pectoralis strain, but he's been able to push through it thus far. The center holds averages of 9.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Cleared to face Portland
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Smith (chest) will play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Smith had initially been considered probable, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 25-year-old has been dealing with a right pectoralis strain. He's averaging 10.2 points and 6.3 rebounds across 16.0 minutes per game this season.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Probable for Wednesday
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Smith is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right pectoralis strain.
Smith sustained the injury in the third quarter of Monday's win over the Nuggets, though he returned in the fourth and is likely to play Wednesday. Over his last five outings, the backup big man has averaged 12.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 17.8 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Exits to locker room
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Smith exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right shoulder injury in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Nuggets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Smith went down and immediately grabbed at his right shoulder before checking out with 1:03 remaining in the third. If the big man is unable to return, Noa Essengue and Patrick Williams are candidates for a slight bump in minutes the rest of the way.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Strong line off bench
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Smith supplied 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and five rebounds across 16 minutes during Sunday's 128-116 loss to the Knicks.
Smith continues to give the Bulls a big boost as their backup center, though his role could be in jeopardy once Zach Collins (wrist) returns -- Collins is due to be re-evaluated in mid-November. Through six regular-season contests, Smith is averaging 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 1.0 three-pointers.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Strong bench output in win
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
