Smith (calf) won't play Friday versus the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Smith will rest on the second night of a back-to-back set, but he will likely return for Monday's matchup with Memphis. Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will soak up the center minutes with Smith unavailable.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Good to go Thursday
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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.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Flirts with double-double in return
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Smith accumulated nine points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 24 minutes during Thursday's 110-101 loss to the Raptors.
Smith returned to action after missing the previous three games with a calf issue. He moved straight back into the starting lineup, falling one point short of a double-double. In nine appearances over the past month, Smith has been able to flirt with top-80 value in standard leagues, averaging 12.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers and 0.9 steals. While the rotations in Chicago are going to be unpredictable, it does appear as though Smith could be looking at a sizeable role for the foreseeable future.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Out again Wednesday
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Smith (calf) will remain on the inactive list for Wednesday's game in Boston.
Smith will sit out Chicago's final game heading into the All-Star break, but there's a decent chance he'll be able to get back out there for Chicago's Feb. 19 matchup with Toronto. Guerschon Yabusele should continue to start in Smith's absence, with Nick Richards logging extended minutes in the second unit.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Unlikely to play Wednesday
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Smith is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Celtics with a strained right calf.
The Bulls are expected to keep Smith out through the All-Star break. His expected absence should allow Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards to split the center minutes evenly Wednesday, putting both players in the streaming mix.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Listed out Monday
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Smith (calf) is out for Monday's game against Brooklyn.
Smith will miss a second straight game while on the mend from a right calf strain. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Wednesday in Boston. Guerschon Yabusele could be in line for another start with Smith sidelined again Monday.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Iffy for Saturday
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Smith is questionable for Saturday's game versus Denver with a right calf strain.
Smith continues to battle a lingering right calf issue and remains day-to-day. With Nikola Vucevic no longer in Chicago, Smith could see an uptick in fantasy appeal moving forward.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Cleared to play
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Smith (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Smith's availability was in question due to cramping in his right calf, but he's been given the green light to take the court Tuesday. He's expected to be held around the 20-minute mark, but that could change depending on how he feels at halftime, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network. Smith is averaging 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in his previous five appearances.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Iffy for Tuesday
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Smith is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to right calf cramping.
Smith is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest with the issue. If the big man remains out, Lachlan Olbrich should step into the backup center role behind Nikola Vucevic, but the former wouldn't carry much fantasy appeal in that spot.
