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| HT/WT: 6-9, 244 lbs |
| Birthplace: Portsmouth, VA |
| Age: 26 |
| School: Maryland |
| Experience: 6 |
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| Regular Season | 24.7 | 13.0 | 51.4 | 7.8 | 2.0 |
Top Jalen Smith News
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Not playing Saturday
Smith (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Minnesota, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Smith will miss his first game of the season after being listed questionable earlier Saturday due to a sprained left finger. Nix Claxton (hamstring) has also been ruled out, leaving Zach Collins and Orlando Robinson as the two healthy bigs remaining for Chicago.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Iffy to face Minnesota
Smith (finger) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at Minnesota.
Smith is in jeopardy of missing Saturday's contest after aggravating his sprained left finger in Friday's overtime win over Atlanta. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) also questionable, the Bulls could be shorthanded in the frontcourt. If either of those guys is ruled out, Zach Collins would likely see increased burn.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Doesn't return Friday
Smith (hand) exited Friday's 125-117 win over the Hawks in overtime and did not return, finishing with 15 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 32 minutes.
Smith secured his third double-double of the season while tying his season-high mark in steals. However, the big man came down on his left hand in overtime and exited to the locker room. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Saturday's game at Minnesota.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Exits to locker room
Smith exited to the locker room in overtime of Friday's game against the Hawks due to an apparent left hand injury, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Smith went back to the locker room holding his left hand. The big man can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Perfect from deep in loss
Smith totaled 23 points (8-9 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 124-119 loss to the Spurs.
Smith was nearly flawless on the offensive end, knocking down all five of his three-point attempts en route to a team-high 23 points. However, he failed to record a steal or block against a San Antonio frontcourt led by Victor Wembanyama, and Smith's rebounding was down. Smith continues to start ahead of Nic Claxton, making him a viable option in most formats, particularly for those needing threes from the center position.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Cleared to play Sunday
Smith (finger) is available for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia.
The finger injury isn't new, so barring a setback, Smith was expected to suit up all along. The 26-year-old has averaged 11.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 22.5 minutes per contest in eight regular-season appearances in 2026-27. While Smith has had one of the best seasons of his career, the return of Nic Claxton (hamstring) will likely result in a decline in production moving ahead, especially once the latter is cleared for a full workload.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Upgraded to probable for Sunday
Smith (finger) is probable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.
Smith left Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks after just seven minutes of play due to a left finger sprain and was initially deemed questionable for Sunday. His upgraded status is a good sign for Smith, who's been the starting center with Nic Claxton (hamstring) yet to play this season.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Won't return Wednesday
Smith (hand) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Smith has been starting for Nic Claxton (hamstring), who hasn't played this season. However, the Bulls will be down another big, at least for the remainder of Wednesday's contest. As a result, Zach Collins should handle most of the minutes in the middle the rest of the way.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Headed to locker room
Smith went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Knicks after suffering an apparent finger injury, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Smith appeared to hurt his finger contesting a shot from OG Anuonoby, and for now, he should be considered questionable to return. If he needs to miss time, Zach Collins, Leonard Miller and Noa Essengue would help pick up the slack.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Upgraded to available
Smith is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks with a left finger sprain.
Smith will shed a probable tag for this contest. He's averaging 12.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game this season, and the bulk of the center minutes should remain in Smith's hands until Nic Claxton (hamstring) is cleared to make his season debut.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Probable for Wednesday
Smith is probable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks with a left finger sprain.
Smith is expected to play through the injury Wednesday, but his time as Chicago's starting center could be coming to an end. Nic Claxton (hamstring) is questionable to make his season debut, and his return would send Smith into a bench role.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Comes close to double-double
Smith registered 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes in Monday's 126-107 loss to the 76ers.
Smith provided efficient interior scoring and useful contributions on the glass while coming close to matching his season-high assist total. This was Smith's fifth double-digit scoring performance this season, and he has also recorded at least seven rebounds five times. His scoring and rebounding will drive his fantasy appeal on a young Chicago roster.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Will play Monday
Smith (finger) is active for Monday's game against Philadelphia.
As expected, Smith will suit up versus the 76ers. He's averaging 12.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks in 24.2 minutes across six outings so far this season. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) still sidelined, Smith is likely to continue starting for the Bulls.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Expected to play Monday
Smith (finger) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Philadelphia.
Smith is battling a finger injury but is expected to suit up versus the 76ers. With Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) listed as doubtful, Smith will presumably remain in the starting lineup.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Grabs 12 boards in loss
Smith ended Friday's 125-111 loss to the Celtics with five points (2-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 27 minutes.
Smith was the only player who finished Friday's game with double-digit rebounds, although it was the second time in three games that he failed to score in double digits. The seventh-year center is averaging 12.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks over 24.2 minutes per game to open the regular season. He'll continue to operate in a starting role for as long as Nic Claxton (hamstring) is out of action.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Cleared to play Friday
Smith (finger) is available for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Smith popped up on the injury report due to a left finger sprain, though it won't keep him off the floor versus Boston. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) sidelined, Smith has started in all five of the Bulls' regular-season games in 2026-27, averaging 13.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 23.4 minutes per outing.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Listed as questionable
Smith is questionable for Friday's game against Boston with a left finger sprain.
This is a new injury for Chicago's starting center, but he's considered day-to-day. If Smith is held out against Boston, the Bulls could lean more on Zach Collins.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Productive stretch as starter
Smith racked up 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds, five assists and three blocks over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 133-127 loss to the Knicks.
Smith continues to hold down the fort at center while Nicolas Claxton tends to a hamstring injury. Over his first five appearances, Smith has averaged 13.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 23.4 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Quiet in loss
Smith chipped in seven points (2-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Monday's 134-99 loss to the Celtics.
Smith struggled to find his rhythm offensively, converting just two of his eight field-goal attempts while failing to record a defensive statistic. The starting center also saw his playing time limited as Chicago fell behind by a substantial margin. Smith's ability to contribute rebounds and three-pointers gives him some fantasy appeal, but inconsistent minutes and scoring could limit his reliability.
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Bulls' Jalen Smith: Double-double with three blocks
Smith recorded 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one assist and three steals over 24 minutes during Friday's 132-125 victory over the Bucks.
Smith recorded a 14-and-13 double-double, adding three blocks, despite playing just 24 minutes. Zach Collins failed to see the floor, with Chicago opting to play Leonard Miller and, to a lesser extent, Noah Essengue, as small-ball center options. Nic Claxton remains without a specific timetable for his return from a hamstring injury, meaning Smith should be rostered in all formats moving forward.
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