JALEN SMITH #25 - CENTER - CHICAGO BULLS
10.2  PPG  •
6.7  RPG  •
1.2  APG 
#25 - CENTER - CHICAGO BULLS
10.2 PPG
6.7 RPG
1.2 APG
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Jalen Smith trade rumors could save Bulls from a conundrum of their own making The bulk of the Chicago Bulls' offseason business has come to an end, but that doesn't mean there aren't still moves to be made. Notably, th...
4 DAYS AGO • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM
The Chicago Bulls must leverage Jalen Smith's trade market into long-term value Bulls forward Jalen Smith reportedly has fans in the Los Angeles Lakers front office. The Bulls need to capitalize on Smith's demand for the...
5 DAYS AGO • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM
Bulls Have a Solid Trade Chip in Jalen Smith, and the Lakers Might Have Interest The dog days have summer have arrived for the Chicago Bulls. The offseason started with a bang. Following another underwhelming and messy se...
JULY 28 • SI.COM
LeBron James' 76ers decision immediately gives Bulls a new trade to monitor LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers could open up a Jalen Smith trade idea with the Chicago Bulls.
JULY 24 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM
Bill Simmons forces Suns to relieve crushing mistake that has defined their decade The Suns selecting Jalen Smith over Tyrese Haliburton back in 2020 cost Phoenix a championship according to Bill Simmons.
JULY 23 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM
Jalen Smith's Bulls future looks even more bleak after recent free agency rumors The Chicago Bulls had their work cut out for them heading into this offseason. After undertaking a major roster teardown at the trade deadli...
JUNE 30 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM
Reduced role on tap for 2026-27 Smith (calf) is in line to open 2026-27 as the backup center behind Nic Claxton (finger).
Impact Smith got a chance to start for the Bulls at times in 2025-26 as they searched for Nikola Vucevic's replacement, averaging 12.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.8 blocks in 24.6 minutes per tilt across 21 regular-season games as a starter last season. Now that Claxton is in the picture, Smith appears primed to revert back to the No. 2 center role in 2026-27, which could cap his upside from a fantasy perspective. Availability has also been a concern for Smith throughout his career, as he's never reached the 70-game mark in any of his first six seasons.
JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE
Constructing an 0-82 Phoenix Suns starting five this decade - Power Forward Jalen Smith was the bust draft pick at power forward that likely cost the Suns and NBA Championship.
JUNE 13 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM
Pelicans left with no-brainer trade target after Bulls hire former executive The Pelicans have long been searching for a floor-spacing big man who can still hold down the paint, and they may be able to find exactly th...
MAY 7 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
Bulls' Jaden Ivey, Jalen Smith Done For Year Chicago has ruled out Bulls vets Jaden Ivey and Jalen Smith for the club's final 10 games.
MARCH 26 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bulls guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the rest of the season because of injuries

Guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the remainder of the Chicago Bulls’ season because of injuries
MARCH 26 • Associated Press
Done for season Smith (calf) will miss the remainder of the season, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Impact With the Bulls sitting at 29-43 on the season, the team will shut Smith down so he can tend to his lingering calf issue. He put together a solid campaign, appearing in 53 regular-season contests with averages of 10.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers in 20.7 minutes per contest.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Wednesday Smith (calf) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Impact Smith only lasted six minutes before tapping out, finishing with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one block. For now, Smith should be viewed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Thunder, with that one coming as the first in a back-to-back set.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Edgecombe, 76ers take on the Bulls

Philadelphia and Chicago will face off in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes
MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Bulls race to 20-point lead in 1st quarter, hang on to beat the Rockets 132-124

Matas Buzelis’ layup in the final seconds put Chicago ahead to stay and Collin Sexton came off the bench to score 25 points as the Chicago Bulls beat the Houston Rockets 132-124
MARCH 24 • Associated Press
Won't start Monday Smith (calf) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Smith will play despite previously being listed as questionable due to right calf injury management, but he'll be limited to 22-24 minutes, prompting the Bulls to keep Nick Richards in the starting lineup at center. In 32 games as a reserve this season, Smith is averaging 9.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.1 minutes per contest.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Monday Smith (calf) is available for Monday's game against the Rockets and will be limited to 22-24 minutes, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Impact Smith will shed his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to right calf injury management. However, the big man will be limited, presumably allowing Nick Richards to pick up a few extra minutes. Over his last four appearances, Smith has averaged 12.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 27.0 minutes per contest.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Monday Smith (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the visiting Rockets.
Impact With Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) doubtful, the Bulls need Smith on the floor. However, if Smith and Yabusele both get ruled out, Nick Richards will presumably remain in the starting lineup. Richards got the start in Thursday's loss to Cleveland, finishing with 16 points and eight rebounds in 29 minutes of work.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Thursday Smith (calf) is out for Thursday's game versus the Cavs, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Impact Smith will hit the sidelines for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he should be able to get back out there for Monday's matchup with the Rockets. Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele will pick up the slack in Smith's absence.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Smith (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Smith is managing a nagging right calf strain, putting his status in jeopardy for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele would be in position to share the center minutes evenly if Smith is unable to play Thursday.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Empty performance Monday Smith provided 13 points (5-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and five rebounds in 27 minutes during Monday's 132-107 victory over the Grizzlies.
Impact Smith delivered an underwhelming performance, continuing his recent struggles. Outside of a double-double during a win over Golden State, Smith has offered very little in terms of meaningful fantasy production. In four games since returning from injury, he has averaged just 10.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers, leaving him well outside the top 250 during that time. With potentially just one more game this week, those in their fantasy playoffs should be fine with moving on.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed on injury report Smith (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's meeting with Memphis.
Impact Smith skipped Friday's loss to the Clippers, with that game falling as the second in a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action with his usual workload Monday evening. With Smith back in the mix, Nick Richards will likely return to the second unit, where his minutes will dip.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Friday Smith (calf) won't play Friday versus the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Impact Smith will rest on the second night of a back-to-back set, but he should return for Monday's matchup with Memphis. Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will soak up the center minutes with Smith unavailable.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Friday Smith (calf) is doubtful to play Friday versus the Clippers.
Impact It looks like Smith will receive a rest day on the second leg of this back-to-back set, and with Guerschon Yabusele (foot) questionable, it could be Nick Richards starting at center Friday evening. Check back for official word on Smith closer to tipoff.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles hosts Chicago following Buzelis' 41-point game

Chicago visits the Los Angeles Clippers after Matas Buzelis scored 41 points in the Bulls' 130-124 overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors
MARCH 13 • Associated Press
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