Jaylen Smith takes shots before the showdown against the Mavericks
The Chicago Bulls will return to action on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. This it was two days after their scheduled game against the Heat has been postponed due to court issues. Fortunately for Jalen Smith, he got another day off to get back in shape after recently battling a concussion.
During the shooting, Smith got some shots and it was all smiles at that, according to KC Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network. According to NBA injury Report, Smith is listed as “questionable.
The Bulls are 17-20 and have lost their last three games. Smith has played in 30 games this season and is averaging 9.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. In addition, Smith rotated between coming off the bench as a backup for Nikola Vucevic. In addition, he started three games in place of injured starters. also, Josh Giddei remains sidelined with a hamstring injuryand Zach Collins is out with a toe injury.
Smith has shown production primarily off the bench. In a three-game stretch, he averaged 10.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. On December 31 against the New Orleans Pelicans, Smith had a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds. Additionally, he had another double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds against the Orlando Magic.
Smith 2020 was compiled by the Phoenix Suns of the University of Maryland. Then he played in Phoenix from 2020 to 2022 was traded to the Indiana Pacers. Smith played in Indiana from 2022-24 before being traded to Chicago in 2024.
That June, Smith signed a $27 million contract with the Bulls.
2026-01-10 18:34:00
