Jalen Smith News: Starting Sunday

Published on January 18, 2026

Smith is in the Bulls' starting lineup against the Nets on Sunday.

Smith will make his fifth start of the season Sunday, replacing Tre Jones in the Bulls' starting lineup. Smith has recorded a double-double in each of his last two outings, having averaged 13.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 3.0 threes and 2.0 blocks over 26.0 minutes per game over that span.