Jalen Smith
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4 gennaio 2026
Out for Monday
Smith (concussion) won't play Monday in Boston.
Analisi
Smith is currently in concussion protocol and will need to clear a series of tests before he's allowed to return to the court. Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips should pick up the slack in Smith's absence.
4 gennaio 2026
Enters concussion protocol
Smith entered the league's concussion protocol following the Bulls' 112-99 loss to the Hornets on Saturday, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Analisi
Smith was evaluated by medical staff after a head-to-head collision with LaMelo Ball early in the third quarter, and the former has now been placed in concussion protocol. The Bulls' next game takes place Monday against Boston, but Smith would need to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to be available. With Zach Collins (toe) sidelined, Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips would be in line for more minutes if Smith were to miss time, though it's worth noting that Kevin Huerter led the bench with 31 minutes during Saturday's loss.
4 gennaio 2026
Possible concussion
Smith is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Saturday's game against Charlotte.
Analisi
Smith was helped to the locker room early in the third quarter after a head-to-head collision with LaMelo Ball. Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips will step into larger roles for as long as Smith is being evaluated by medical staff.
4 gennaio 2026
Helped to locker room
Smith went to the locker room early in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Hornets due to a head injury, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Analisi
Smith was involved in a head-to-head collision with LaMelo Ball, with the former staying down for several minutes before being helped to the locker room. Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips should see more minutes off the bench for as long as Smith is out of the game.
3 gennaio 2026
Posts another double-double
Smith had 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 121-114 win over the Magic.
Analisi
Smith has seen a sharp uptick in playing time in back-to-back starts, and he's paid it off by tallying a pair of double-doubles. He's been a solid contributor across the board over this brief hot stretch, though he's capable of doing even more damage if he can find his touch from beyond the arc. Smith has hit on just two of 11 attempts from downtown in his last two games.
31 dicembre 2025
Starting Wednesday vs. NOLA
Smith is in the Bulls' starting lineup against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Analisi
With Josh Giddey (hamstring), Coby White (calf) and Zach Collins (toe) sidelined, the Bulls will deploy Smith alongside Nikola Vucevic for a bigger starting five in Wednesday's contest. Smith has played 22 minutes or more in each of Chicago's last three games and will enter the team's starting lineup for the first time in the 2025-26 regular season. Over his previous three outings, he averaged 10.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks over 23.3 minutes per game.
30 dicembre 2025
Chips in 12 points in loss
Smith racked up 12 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 136-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
Analisi
With Zach Collins (toe) sidelined, the 25-year-old center tied his most minutes played this season and had a productive night on both ends of the floor, drilling a trio of threes with three combined steals and blocks. Smith was capped at 17 minutes in each of his first six games after returning from a hamstring injury Dec. 12 but has now logged at least 22 minutes in three straight games for the first time this season. The Maryland product is averaging 10.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 threes, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks over the past three games.