Jalen Smith News, Rumors, Updates - Chicago Bulls

Unlikely to play Wednesday Smith is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Celtics with a strained right calf.

Impact 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.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Listed out Monday Smith (calf) is out for Monday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Monday Smith (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Nets, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith has been working through a right calf strain since late January, which has caused him to miss three of the Bulls' last five games. If he's unable to play Monday, then Guerschon Yabusele would likely start for the Bulls while Nick Richards and Patrick Williams each get a bump in minutes off the bench.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Smith (calf) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Smith has been dealing with a right calf issue over the past week and a half, and the issue will prevent him from suiting up Saturday. Smith's absence means Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will likely handle most of the center minutes, while Lachlan Olbrich or Leonard Miller could be mixed in. Smith's next chance to play will come Monday at Brooklyn.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Smith is questionable for Saturday's game versus Denver with a right calf strain.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Denver takes on Chicago, seeks to break 3-game skid

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Brandon Ingram scores 33 points as Raptors beat new-look Bulls 123-107

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nikola Vucevic trade opens door for rising Bulls talent to take on unexpected role Jalen Smith rises from reserve to Bulls’ starting center, turning early struggles into breakout production and showing his two-way impact.

6 DAYS AGO • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Drops 16 points in Tuesday's start Smith registered 16 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 131-115 loss to the Bucks.

Impact After missing the prior two games due to a calf issue, Smith rejoined the lineup and scored in double digits in his 11th straight appearance (eight starts). With Nikola Vucevic shipped out to Boston on Tuesday, Smith should be locked into a starting spot for the remainder of the season, and over that 11-game stretch the 25-year-old center is averaging 13.3 points, 8.4 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.3 assists and 1.1 combined steals and blocks in 27.0 minutes.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Smith (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact 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 averaging 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in his previous five appearances.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Smith is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to right calf cramping.

Impact Smith is in danger of missing a three consecutive contest with the issue. If the big man remains out, Lachlan Olbrich should step into the backup center role behind Nikola Vucevic but wouldn't carry much fantasy appeal in that spot.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Smith (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Miami.

Impact Smith will end up missing both of Chicago's weekend games against Miami while nursing a right calf injury, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against Milwaukee. The Bulls are getting back Nikola Vucevic (rest) for Sunday's contest, but Patrick Williams -- who started Saturday -- should see a fair amount of minutes in Smith's absence.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Takeaways & Player Grades: Chicago Bulls 125, Miami Heat 118 – January 31, 2026 No Coby White. No Josh Giddey. No Nikola Vucevic. No Tre Jones. No Jalen Smith. No Zach Collins. Yet, the Chicago Bulls finally beat the Mia...

FEBRUARY 1 • SI.COM

Ayo Dosunmu's season-high 29 points lead short-handed Bulls past Heat, 125-118

Ayo Dosunmu scored a season-high 29 points as the short-handed Chicago Bulls topped the Miami Heat 125-118

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday vs. Miami Smith (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact Smith injured his right calf during the Bulls' 116-113 loss to Miami on Thursday, which will prevent him from playing in Saturday's contest. Nikola Vucevic (rest) is listed as doubtful for the contest, so the Bulls will have to lean on Lachlan Olbrich and Patrick Williams in Smith's absence. Smith's next chance to play is Sunday's rematch with the Heat.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Smith (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game in Miami.

Impact Nikola Vucevic (rest) is slated to sit out Saturday's game, so Smith will likely be starting if he's cleared. Check back for another update on Smith closer to Saturday's tip.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return due to calf injury Smith will not return to Thursday's game against the Heat due to right calf tightness.

Impact Smith's night will end with 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds (three offensive) over 15 minutes in the first half. Patrick Williams should see a significant increase in minutes off the bench for the second half in Smith's absence.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Smith is in the Bulls' starting lineup against the Heat on Thursday.

Impact Smith will make his 10th start of the season Thursday (and sixth in seven games) while Josh Giddey (hamstring) sits out of the second leg of the Bulls' back-to-back set. Smith has averaged 12.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.1 threes, 0.8 blocks and 0.7 steals in 27.8 minutes per game over his last 10 outings (six starts).

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Smith (calf) is available for Thursday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Smith is dealing with some minor soreness in his right calf, but he'll power through it and get out there for Thursday's match. Smith has been playing well in January, posting averages of 12.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.9 triples and 1.0 blocks per contest.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls vs Heat injury report: Jalen Smith, Josh Giddey, Tyler Herro, and more The Chicago Bulls face the Heat in a rare triple-header as injuries loom, with Josh Giddey questionable and Miami shorthanded without key gu...

JANUARY 29 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Probable for Thursday Smith is probable for Thursday's game against Miami with right calf soreness.

Impact For now, the expectation is that Smith will push through this injury for the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Smith fared well with 13 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 28 minutes.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nesmith makes go-ahead layup and game-saving block as Pacers rally past Bulls 113-110

Aaron Nesmith made a go-ahead reverse layup with 13.9 seconds left and blocked Coby White’s attempt from close range with 2.9 seconds remaining, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from...

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Not starting Wednesday Smith is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact The Pacers are rolling out a smaller lineup Wednesday, which is being countered by a small-ball group by the Bulls that has Josh Giddey back in the first unit. Over his last six appearances off the bench, Smith has averaged 10.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 blocks in 23.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sinks three triples in loss Smith recorded 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 129-118 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Smith delivered an efficient performance in this one, finishing as one of six Bulls players to score in double figures. The big man was productive from beyond the arc yet again, and he has knocked down multiple triples in seven straight games, marking the longest such streak of his career. The sixth-year pro has started five straight games, averaging 13.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers across 29.2 minutes per game over that stretch.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls rally to beat Timberwolves 120-115, extend winning streak to 3 games

Coby White scored 22 points, Josh Giddey added 21 off the bench, and Jalen Smith converted two clutch free throws late to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 120-115 win over the Minnesota...

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

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Denver takes on Chicago, seeks to break 3-game skid

Brandon Ingram scores 33 points as Raptors beat new-look Bulls 123-107

Ayo Dosunmu's season-high 29 points lead short-handed Bulls past Heat, 125-118

Aaron Nesmith makes go-ahead layup and game-saving block as Pacers rally past Bulls 113-110

Bulls rally to beat Timberwolves 120-115, extend winning streak to 3 games