Jalen Smith
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15. Januar 2026
Double-double off bench Wednesday
Smith finished with 12 points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 128-126 win over Utah.
Analyse
The 25-year-old center delivered his fifth double-double of the season, three of which have come in his last six games (four starts). Over nine contests since Christmas, Smith is averaging 10.8 points, 9.0 boards, 1.3 blocks, 1.3 threes and 1.1 assists in 23.0 minutes, and his fantasy value could get a significant boost if Nikola Vucevic is traded, especially if Zach Collins (toe) remains sidelined as well.
15. Januar 2026
Headed to bench
Smith will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analyse
Smith started in Tuesday's loss to the Rockets, but with Coby White back in action and starting, Smith will shift back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Smith has posted averages of 8.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.4 triples and 0.8 blocks per contest.
14. Januar 2026
Flirts with double-double
Smith supplied 14 points (5-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 119-113 loss to the Rockets.
Analyse
Smith fell one rebound short of a double-double after being elevated into the starting lineup, with Coby White sidelined due to injury management. Having only just returned from a two-game absence, Smith logged a season-high 36 minutes, putting himself back on the standard league radar. While he presents as more of a stash than a must-roster player, he could be worth a speculative pickup right now, especially if he remains a sizeable part of the rotation.
14. Januar 2026
Starting Tuesday
Smith is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Rockets.
Analyse
Coby White (rest) is out, so the Bulls will go big and start Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Smith and Nikola Vucevic. In three starts this season, Smith has registered averages of 11.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 triples, 1.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per contest.
11. Januar 2026
Grabs nine boards in return
Smith finished with seven points (3-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks in 16 minutes during Saturday's 125-107 win over the Mavericks.
Analyse
Smith was back in action, having missed the previous two games due to a concussion. Prior to his absence, Smith had been starting alongside Nikola Vucevic, a role that saw him putting up standard-league numbers. Although he came off the bench Saturday, it remains to be seen whether that will stick or whether he will move back into the starting lineup. Managers could do worse than grabbing him as a speculative pickup.
10. Januar 2026
Will play Saturday
Smith (concussion) is available for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analyse
Smith was initially listed as questionable but was upgraded to probable Saturday before being cleared to suit up. It's unclear if he'll operate under a minutes restriction during his return, though the big man should see significant minutes with Zach Collins (toe) sidelined. Over his last five appearances (three starts), Smith has averaged 10.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 23.2 minutes per tilt.
10. Januar 2026
Bumped up to probable
Smith has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against Dallas.
Analyse
Smith's midday upgrade from questionable to probable is an encouraging sign for his availability Saturday. The big man has been in concussion protocol and has missed back-to-back games. Smith is averaging 9.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 17.7 minutes per game this season.
9. Januar 2026
Iffy for Saturday
Smith is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks due to a concussion.
Analyse
Smith is attempting to pass each step of the league's concussion protocol in time to be eligible for action Saturday. If he cannot do so, Lachlan Olbrich would handle backup center duties behind Nikola Vucevic, as Zach Collins (toe) still isn't ready to play.