Jalen Smith
#25C · Chicago Bulls
Height
6'8"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
26
College
Maryland
Experience
5 yrs
Wingspan
7'2.3"
Reach
9'2.0"
Hand Size
9.25" × 9.25"
B
D-
B-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 322 | 10.4 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 48.4% | 34.1% | 75.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 52 | 10.4 | 6.8 | 1.3 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$18.4M
Guaranteed
$18.4M
AAV
$9.0M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Jalen Smith's two-year, $9M AAV deal with the Bulls earns a solid B CVI, reflecting reasonable value for a productive frontcourt contributor who was delivering before injury derailed his season. The 26-year-old 6-year veteran was putting up respectable numbers at 10.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game across 52 contests, showing he could provide meaningful minutes when healthy. At $9M annually, Smith's salary sits in that middle-tier range for rotation centers — not a bargain, but not an overpay for a player who demonstrated he could contribute on both ends when available. The durability concerns that emerged with his season-ending calf injury have become the dominant narrative around his value, with questions mounting about whether Chicago made a sound investment in a player who wasn't even cracking their core rotation consistently. For a 6-year veteran entering his prime years, Smith needs to prove he can stay on the floor and carve out a more defined role to justify this contract moving forward. The two-year term provides some flexibility for Chicago while giving Smith a chance to rehabilitate his reputation, but the injury baggage has clearly damaged his standing within the organization's long-term plans.
Performance Analysis
B-
#26 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Jalen Smith earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level center putting up solid numbers for the Chicago Bulls. Through 322 games, Jalen is contributing 10.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in his role. Jalen's strongest area is RPG at 6.8, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.3 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Jalen ranks 26th. Jalen is a reliable contributor who the Chicago Bulls can count on game to game.
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