Jalen Smith
#25C · Chicago Bulls
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 322 | 8.7 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 50.0% | 34.1% | 75.2% |
| 2025-26 | 51 | 10.3 | 6.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 47.8% | 36.9% | 74.2% |
| 2024-25 | 64 | 8.2 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 46.6% | 32.4% | 80.9% |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 37.5% | 50.0% | 62.5% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$18.4M
AAV
$9.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jalen Smith's contract with the Chicago Bulls grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $9.2M per year over 2 years, this is a role player contract. Jalen's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 26 years old, Jalen is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Jalen to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Jalen Smith earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 322 career games, Jalen has averaged 8.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. Jalen's strongest metric is FG% at 5000.0, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.9, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Jalen ranks 90th in overall performance. Jalen will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Chicago Bulls.
Current Sentiment
Jalen Smith's perception is mixed-to-negative as injuries derail what seemed like a breakthrough season. On-court play showed promise before setbacks, earning praise for two-way contributions and veteran leadership. Contract value is questionable given injury concerns and uncertain availability for 2025-26 campaign. Major storyline centers on injury status and whether he'll return to recent form this season. Fan confidence leans pessimistic due to injury uncertainty and lack of clear return timeline ahead.
Transaction History
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