Jalen Smith

Jalen Smith shines with double-double

Jalen Smith took full advantage of a lineup shakeup in Wednesday’s win over New Orleans, posting a robust double-double with 14 points (5-of-11 FGs) and 14 rebounds. He filled out the stat sheet with a three-pointer, an assist, a steal, and two blocks.

Fantasy Impact

With guards Josh Giddey and Coby White sidelined, head coach Billy Donovan opted to start Smith alongside Nikola Vucevic, and the "two-big" experiment paid immediate dividends. Given the success of the pairing, Smith looks poised for a run of starter's minutes while the Bulls' backcourt heals. He is a priority add for fantasy managers looking for short-term value.