Jalen Smith
#25C · Chicago Bulls
Day-to-Day
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"
F
D+
C
C
N/A
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The Verdict on Jalen, in One Read
On the field, Jalen Smith grades out as a middling C for Chicago Bulls (C Impact). That places him 70th of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a significant overpay (F), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is negative (D+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD
| 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 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakC-LongevityMid-CareerRecentC
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 52 | 10.4 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 48.4% | C C |
| 2024-25 | | 64 | 8.2 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 46.6% | C- C- |
| 2023-24 |  | 7 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 37.5% | F F |
| 2022-23 | | 68 | 9.4 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 47.6% | D+ D+ |
| 2021-22 | | 51 | 9.2 | 6.0 | 0.5 | 50.3% | C- C- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$18.4M
Guaranteed
$18.4M
AAV
$9.0M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
F
Overpay
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Jalen Smith's contract with the Chicago Bulls is graded as a F CVI. At $9.0M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Jalen's production is currently below the league median for centers, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $9.0M average annual value ranks as role player money for the center market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 26, Jalen is entering his prime window — historically when centers post their best numbers. The 2-year deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Performance Analysis
D
#70 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Jalen Smith earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. 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 70th.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the F band — a quick read on where Jalen's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jalen Compares at the Position
Jalen Smith ranks 70th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Jalen between Luka Garza (D) just ahead and Charles Bassey (D) just behind.
Graded higher
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About this player
Jalen Smith is a player in his 5th NBA season listed at C for the Chicago Bulls. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Jalen Smith, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance D, Sentiment D+.
The crowd's Fan Verdict moves in real time as fans vote on this profile. FanVerdicts' own read updates as new data lands — performance recalculates when NBA game stats post, sentiment shifts with media coverage and fan discussion, and the Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) behind the Contract Value Index read.
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