Jalen Smith News, Rumors, Updates - Chicago Bulls

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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Good to go Thursday Smith (calf) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Lakers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Smith (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Smith was previously listed as doubtful, so the downgrade is a concern for fantasy managers. If Smith is unable to give it a go, Nick Richards' will likely have a higher floor in fantasy hoops.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Probable for Thursday Smith (calf) is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Smith is on track to play Thursday, and managers can expect to get official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff. Thursday's match will be the first of a back-to-back set, though, so there's a chance Smith could get hit with a maintenance day Friday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers double-double Tuesday 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.

Impact 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 a combined 1.4 steals-plus-blocks per game.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Smith will start Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Smith is available to play in a second consecutive contest following a five-game absence due to a left calf strain, and he'll return to the starting five after coming off the bench in Sunday's loss to Sacramento. He logged 20 minutes against the Kings, though it's unclear if he'll remain on a minutes restriction Tuesday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up Tuesday Smith (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Smith will shed his probable tag and suit up for a second consecutive contest following a five-game absence due to a left calf strain. The big man logged 20 minutes off the bench during his return in Sunday's loss to Sacramento, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him operate under a minutes restriction Tuesday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Listed probable for Tuesday Smith is probable for Tuesday's game against Golden State due to a left calf strain.

Impact This appears to be a precautionary listing for Smith, who made his first appearance since Feb. 22 against the Kings on Sunday after battling the calf injury. Expect the Maryland product to shed the probable tag closer to tipoff, assuming he doesn't experience any kind of setback.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Smith 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.

Impact Smith returned from a five-game absence Sunday and saw a modest workload off the bench. It's unclear if Smith will reclaim his starting spot from Nick Richards, making this a position battle to watch.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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

Edgecombe, 76ers take on the Bulls

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

Los Angeles hosts Chicago following Buzelis' 41-point game