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CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 20 hours ago
While Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said on Wednesday that he expects Smith to miss some time after straining his right calf during Sunday’s loss to the Knicks, he is officially listed as doubtful for Thursday’s game. Guerschon Yabusele played 27 minutes as the starting center in Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets, with Nick Richards logging 22 as the backup. Expect a similar setup on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 23 hours ago
Smith missed Tuesday’s game against the Hornets after exiting early from Sunday’s game against the Knicks. It appears that he may miss a few games, at least. Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will be the center options for Chicago moving forward.
Source: Kevin Lu
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 days ago
Smith sustained a right calf strain in Sunday’s loss to the Knicks, and it will cost him at least one game. In Smith’s absence, Guerschon Yabusele should see additional run, making him a worthwhile pickup off the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
4 days ago
Smith, who missed Chicago’s final three games before the All-Star break with a strained right calf, had to exit Sunday’s game due to tightness in the same calf. Clearly, that is a concern for the Bulls and for fantasy managers who hoped to rely on Smith during the silly season. Guerschon Yabusele has benefited the most from Smith’s early exit, and his fantasy value would increase if Smith has to miss time.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
7 days ago
Giddey, Okoro and Smith are back after missing time before the All-Star break due to injury. As a result of their returns, Collin Sexton, Patrick Williams and Guerschon Yabusele head to the bench. Simons and Buzelis are the holdovers from the quintet that started Chicago’s February 11 loss to the Celtics.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
7 days ago
Smith will return to the floor for the first time since February 5, looking to pick up where he left off. Smith has scored in double figures in his last 12 appearances, showcasing his versatility both inside and outside the arc. He’s also done a nice job on the glass over that time and should be considered a double-double threat on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
8 days ago
Due to a strained right calf, Smith missed the Bulls’ final three games before the All-Star break. If he’s able to play on Thursday, that would likely mean fewer minutes for Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards. However, Smith is likely to be restricted in terms of playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
16 days ago
Smith is still dealing with a right calf strain, and it will keep him out for a third straight contest. Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will fill in at center until Smith returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
18 days ago
Smith missed Saturday’s loss to the Nuggets with a strained right calf. Guerschon Yabusele played 26 minutes as his replacement in the starting lineup, with Nick Richards playing 19 minutes off the bench in his Bulls’ debut. That will likely be the rotation on Monday if Smith remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
19 days ago
Smith is out after straining his right calf during Thursday’s loss to the Raptors. His absence means the Bulls will have to rely on Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards, with the latter making his first appearance since being acquired from the Bucks.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
20 days ago
Smith was limited to 24 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors, which factored into Guerschon Yabusele playing 33 minutes off the bench in his Bulls’ debut. Chicago would rely on Yabusele even more on Saturday if Smith can’t play, and Nick Richards will also be available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
23 days ago
The lone change to the starting lineup is Smith, who is back after a two-game absence. He steps into the void left by Nikola Vučević, who was traded to the Celtics earlier Tuesday in exchange for Anfernee Simons. Given the Bulls’ lack of frontcourt depth, Smith will play heavy minutes as long as he’s healthy.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
23 days ago
Initially questionable, Smith is good to go after a two-game absence. And with the Bulls trading Nikola Vučević to the Celtics earlier Tuesday, there is undoubtedly a need for additional options in the frontcourt. Given the circumstances, Smith is worth slotting into fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
24 days ago
Smith has missed the last two games for Chicago, but he could return against Milwaukee. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) still out, Smith could return to the starting unit if he is available, which could be at the expense of Ayo Dosunmu, even if he’s played well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
25 days ago
Smith will miss both ends of the Bulls’ road back-to-back in Miami as he continues to deal with right calf tightness. With Nikola Vučević (rest) also out on Saturday, Patrick Williams moved into the starting lineup and played 34 minutes. Vooch is not on the injury report for Sunday, so Williams will return to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
26 days ago
Smith had to exit Thursday’s loss to the Heat before halftime due to tightness in his right calf, and the injury will keep him out for at least the first game of Chicago’s back-to-back in Miami. Ayo Dosunmu started the second half in his place last time out and will have a prominent role, as the Bulls are also without Josh Giddey (hamstring).
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
27 days ago
Smith started Thursday’s loss to the Heat for the injured Josh Giddey, but he was forced to leave before halftime due to tightness in his right calf. If Smith and Giddey remain out on Saturday, Ayo Dosunmu is the player most likely to fill the void. He would be worth streaming in that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
28 days ago
Smith, who started Thursday’s game with Josh Giddey (hamstring) unavailable, logged 15 first-half minutes before being ruled out for the rest of the night with right calf tightness. He finishes with 11 points (4-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds and one three-pointer. Ayo Dosunmu was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
28 days ago
The Bulls won’t have Josh Giddey (hamstring) for Thursday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. They’ll go back to the lineup they used when Giddey was being brought off the bench as part of his minutes restriction, with Smith starting alongside Vooch. In this role, “Stix” is worth rostering in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
It doesn’t show up from a fantasy perspective, but Smith played a pivotal role from a defensive and rebounding standpoint in the second half, helping Chicago pull out a narrow victory. The 25-year-old big man fell one rebound shy of a double-double and also knocked down a pair of three-pointers. He’s graded out as a borderline top-100 overall fantasy contributor over the past two weeks, averaging 13.3 points and 9.1 boards over his last seven games.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Tre Jones, the usual replacement for Josh Giddey, will come off the bench on Sunday. He’s been replaced in the starting five by Smith, who gives Chicago a bigger frontcourt playing alongside Vučević. White will be the lone point guard on the floor in this lineup, which may raise his assist ceiling.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith was available off the bench in Chicago’s last game after a two-game absence, but he was back in the starting unit for this one with Coby White (calf) sidelined. He had a subpar shooting night and missed all five of his three-point attempts, but he did come close to recording a double-double. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so White should return to play the Jazz on Wednesday, which may push Smith back to the bench.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
With Coby White (calf) sidelined, head coach Billy Donovan will utilize his two-big starting lineup, with Smith returning to the opening group. He came off the bench in his first game back after a two-game absence on Saturday. The move to the starting lineup should amplify his value.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Smith was back in the Bulls’ rotation after a two-game absence, and the playing time wasn’t too far removed from his season average (17.7 mpg). He didn’t shoot the ball well, but the rebounds and blocks will be helpful for deep-league managers who have Smith rostered. The Bulls begin a four-game Week 13 with a back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday, so there may be some questions regarding Smith’s availability.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Smith is officially back after a two-game absence. He was in the starting lineup before the injury and could return to that role on Saturday. If Smith starts, Kevin Huerter would come off the bench. Also, Lachlan Olbrich will likely fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Smith has missed Chicago’s last two games, but he is expected to make his return to the lineup against Dallas. He had been starting prior to this absence, and Kevin Huerter has filled that spot. Huerter could return to the bench with Smith back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Smith has missed Chicago’s last two games due to concussion protocols. With Zach Collins also out, Lachlan Olbrich entered the rotation as Nikola Vučević’s backup, but the production to make the rookie a worthwhile streamer was not there. If Smith can play on Saturday, Olbrich will likely fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
This will now be three straight games that Smith has missed with a concussion. Patrick Williams played 15 minutes on Wednesday with Smith sidelined, and Julian Phillips played 14 minutes. Neither one is really fantasy viable.
Source: Kevin Lu
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Smith entered the league’s concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during Saturday’s loss to the Hornets. His absence will likely mean more minutes for Julian Phillips and Patrick Williams, although neither should be an option for redraft league managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Smith was playing well at the time of his injury, as a third-quarter collision with Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball forced him to the sidelines. Following the defeat, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said that Smith has entered the league’s concussion protocol. Chicago returns to action on Monday against the Celtics, the first of four games they’re scheduled to play in Week 12. With Zach Collins (toe) already out, Julian Phillips and Patrick Williams will have opportunities to contribute. That said, neither is worth picking up in fantasy leagues.