Jalen Smith Injury News & Updates

Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Smith will officially miss a fifth straight game due to a hamstring injury, but he'll have additional time to recover before the Bulls' next game Friday against the Hornets. Zach Collins (wrist) will continue to serve as Chicago's primary backup center behind Nikola Vucevic.

Smith (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Smith is on track to miss his fifth consecutive game Sunday evening, so Zach Collins will be operating as Nikola Vucevic's primary backup. Check back for official word on Smith's status closer to Sunday's tip.

Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Smith will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a left hamstring strain. With the big man sidelined, Zach Collins and Lachlan Olbrich are candidates to pick up the slack behind Nikola Vucevic. Smith's next chance to play will come Sunday against Golden State.

Smith (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Smith is in line to miss his fourth straight matchup while on the mend from a left hamstring strain. Zach Collins (wrist), who is questionable, could see more time if Smith is officially downgraded to out, though Lachlan Olbrich could also be asked to take on a heavier workload if both Smith and Collins are sidelined.

Smith (hamstring) won't play in Wednesday's game against Brooklyn, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Smith will miss a third straight contest due to a strained left hamstring. With Zach Collins also out, Nikola Vucevic will handle as many center minutes as possible. Lachlan Olbrich (calf) should see minutes as the backup center. Smith's next chance to play will come Friday against Indiana.

Smith (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Smith has missed two straight games due to a left hamstring strain and is at risk of missing a third. Zach Collins (wrist), who's yet to make his season debut, is also listed as questionable, so the backup center spot behind Nikola Vucevic on Wednesday remains unclear.

Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic.

Smith will miss his second consecutive game due to a left hamstring strain, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Nets. With the big man sidelined, Lachlan Olbrich (calf) and Patrick Williams are candidates for increased playing time.

Smith will miss Saturday's matchup against the Pacers due to a left hamstring strain.

Saturday's game will be Smith's first missed action of the 2025-26 campaign. He's been playing well and averaging a career-high 10.0 points per game. In his stead, and with Zach Collins (wrist) out, the Bulls may have to run out a small-ball second unit featuring Patrick Williams (wrist) at center.

Smith notched six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and five rebounds across 17 minutes during Friday's 123-116 loss to Charlotte.

Smith had arguably his worst game of the season, playing fewer than 18 minutes for the first time in the past four games. Despite playing as the primary backup behind Nikola Vucevic, Smith has been a somewhat consistent source of points and rebounds, based on his role, that is. Through 18 games, he is averaging 10.0 points and 5.8 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per contest.

Smith logged 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and five blocks in 24 minutes during Friday's 143-107 loss to the Heat.

Smith has been putting up solid numbers as a reserve this season and notched his ninth game with double-digit points. Even though his second-unit role limits his upside considerably, Smith can be a decent streaming option in some formats, as he's seeing 16.3 minutes and averaging a career-high 10.1 points per game.

Smith (chest) will be available for Friday's matchup with Miami.

Smith was being listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. On the season, Smith is averaging 9.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.

Smith (chest) is probable for Friday's game against Miami.

The 25-year-old has been dealing with a right pectoralis strain, but he's been able to push through it thus far. The center holds averages of 9.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per contest.

Smith (chest) will play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Smith had been considered probable, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 25-year-old has been dealing with a right pectoralis strain. He's averaging 10.2 points and 6.3 rebounds across 16.0 minutes per game this season.

Smith is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right pectoralis strain.

Smith sustained the injury in the third quarter of Monday's win over the Nuggets, though he returned in the fourth and is likely to play Wednesday. Over his last five outings, the backup big man has averaged 12.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 17.8 minutes per game.

Smith (shoulder) returned to Monday's game against the Nuggets during the fourth quarter, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Smith departed in the third quarter with an apparent shoulder injury, but was spotted back on the bench shortly after. He was later given the green light to check back in with 7:33 remaining in the final period.

Smith exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right shoulder injury in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Nuggets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Smith went down and immediately grabbed at his right shoulder before checking out with 1:03 remaining in the third. If the big man is unable to return, Noa Essengue and Patrick Williams are candidates for a slight bump in minutes the rest of the way.

Smith ended Monday's 121-117 loss to the Spurs with 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes.

Smith recorded his second consecutive double-double, logging a season-high 21 minutes. He has now scored double digits in six of his past seven games, providing the Bulls with an unexpected offensive punch off the bench. As long as Nikola Vucevic is healthy, it's hard to see a world where Smith plays more than about 20 minutes on a consistent basis. However, his per-minute production should at least have him on the radar for streaming purposes.

Smith supplied 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and five rebounds across 16 minutes during Sunday's 128-116 loss to the Knicks.

Smith continues to give the Bulls a big boost as their backup center, though his role could be in jeopardy once Zach Collins (wrist) returns -- Collins is due to be re-evaluated in mid-November. Through six regular-season contests, Smith is averaging 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 1.0 three-pointers.

Smith provided 16 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 17 minutes during Saturday's 110-98 win over the Magic.

Smith was one of four Bulls reserves to score in double figures, helping spark the team to victory. The Maryland product is in his second season with Chicago and has carved out a dependable role as frontcourt depth, averaging 8.2 points and 5.6 rebounds in 15.0 minutes across 64 regular-season games (two starts) in 2024-25. While this level of scoring shouldn't be expected consistently, it's a positive sign for the big man, who reached or surpassed 16 points just twice last season.

Smith will come off the bench in Wednesday's season opener against the Pistons.

Isaac Okoro missed Chicago's preseason finale with a minor knee issue, which resulted in Smith drawing a spot-start. However, Okoro is back with the starters for Wednesday's opener, so Smith will likely be limited to minutes in the teens as a reserve.

Smith will start in Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

With Isaac Okoro (knee) sidelined, Smith will start alongside Nikola Vucevic in the team's preseason finale. Over 64 regular-season appearances (two starts) in 2024-25, Smith averaged 8.2 points and 5.6 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per contest.

Smith finished Sunday's 122-102 win over Philadelphia with 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 16 minutes.

Smith was a late addition to the injury report due to a headache before being cleared to play in the regular-season finale, during which he recorded his fourth double-double on the season. The big man has been an inconsistent member of Chicago's rotation of late, appearing in only three outings during April and logging a total of 40 minutes. Smith appeared in 64 regular-season games in the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.3 steals across 15.0 minutes per contest.

Smith (headache) is available for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Smith was a late addition to the injury report due to a headache, but it looks like he's feeling better. The veteran big man's playing time has been sporadic lately, appearing in six of the past 11 games while averaging 12.7 minutes. However, He's played double-digit minutes three times during that stretch and totaled only 12 minutes in the other three contests.

Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers due to a headache.

Smith is a late addition to the injury report ahead of Chicago's regular-season finale. The veteran big man's playing time has been sporadic lately, appearing in six of the past 11 games while averaging 12.7 minutes. However, He's played double-digit minutes three times during that stretch and totaled only 12 minutes in the other three contests.

Smith (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the Wizards.

Smith has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a right ankle sprain. However, Smith was also deemed available in Chicago's previous outing and didn't log any playing time.

Smith is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Wizards due to a right ankle sprain.

Smith was deemed available ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Miami but didn't receive any playing time. Even if Smith is able to suit up against Washington, there is no guarantee he will receive significant minutes.

Smith (ankle) will play in Wednesday's game against the Heat but isn't part of the starting lineup.

Smith was tabbed questionable for Wednesday's game due to a sprained right ankle, but he's been cleared to play. He'll retreat to the bench after dropping a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double Tuesday while filling in for the then-injured Nikola Vucevic.

Smith is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a right ankle sprain.

Smith filled in for Nikola Vucevic (calf) on Tuesday against the Cavaliers, finishing with 13 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes. Vucevic is probable for Wednesday, however, so Smith's fantasy streaming appeal isn't very high.

Smith finished with 13 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 135-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Smith got the starting nod Tuesday with Nikola Vucevic (calf) inactive, leading all players in rebounds while finishing as one of five Bulls in double figures in scoring in a double-double performance. Smith has hauled in 10 or more boards in four occasions, recording a double-double in three of those four outings.

Smith will start in Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.

The big man will receive the starting nod due to Nikola Vucevic (calf) being sidelined. Smith hasn't been a regular part of Chicago's rotation of late, and over his last five appearances, he has averaged 6.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 10.4 minutes per contest.

Smith (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Toronto, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Despite Tuesday being the second half of a back-to-back for the Bulls, right knee soreness will not stop the veteran big man from assuming his usual role as Nikola Vucevic's top backup big man. Over his last eight appearances, Smith has averaged 7.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 blocks in 15.8 minutes.

Smith is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors with right knee soreness.

A maintenance day appears to be on the table for Smith for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Smith played 18 minutes against the Thunder on Monday, finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, one assist and two blocks.

Smith closed Monday's 145-117 loss to the Thunder with 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 17 minutes.

Smith made the most of his 17 minutes on the floor, making an impact on both sides of the floor against the Thunder. The 24-year-old big man is averaging 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game, shooting 46.7 percent from the floor this season for Chicago.

Smith finished Monday's 129-119 victory over Denver with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes.

Smith had a strong overall performance against the Nuggets, coming one rebound shy of a double-double. The 24-year-old big man is averaging 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game, shooting 46.8 percent from the floor.

Smith was ejected from Thursday's 125-123 victory over the Magic after totaling three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block over 26 minutes.

Smith fouled out Thursday, failing to make the most of what was a nice opportunity. With Zach Collins fouling out in just 12 minutes, Smith was afforded starters minutes, yet failed to capitalize. Since returning from a concussion, Smith has been playing a modest role off the bench, something that seems likely to continue, at least until Nikola Vucevic (calf) returns to the court.

Smith (concussion) recorded four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 13 minutes Friday in the Bulls' 125-115 overtime win over the Raptors.

In his return from a three-game absence after a stint in concussion protocol, Smith filled his familiar No. 2 center role, though he was backing up Zach Collins rather than Nikola Vucevic (calf), who was sidelined for a third straight game. Though the starting job still belongs to Vucevic when healthy, it's unclear whether Smith will stick ahead of Collins as the top backup once Chicago is back to full strength at center. Collins has been effective while being included in the rotation in each of the last five games, averaging 13.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.6 three-pointers and 0.6 blocks in 27.8 minutes during that stretch.

Smith (concussion) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.

The big man will snap a three-game absence streak due to the concussion, and he could be in line for an uptick in playing time with Nikola Vucevic (calf) sidelined. Over his last 10 appearances, Smith has averaged 9.3 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 52.3 percent from the floor across 14.4 minutes per game.

Smith (concussion) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Toronto.

Smith is likely to return from a three-game absence streak Friday due to a concussion. The big man could be in line for an uptick in playing time if he's able to suit up, as Nikola Vucevic (hip) is listed as doubtful. Over his last 10 outings, Smith has averaged 9.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 14.4 minutes per contest.

Smith (concussion) is questionable to play Friday versus the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Smith is in danger of missing his fourth consecutive game due to still being in the league concussion protocol. With Nikola Vucevic (hip) also doubtful to play Friday, Zach Collins may be in line to start again for Chicago, who is averaging 20.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in his two starts for the Bulls this season.

Smith (concussion) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

A concussion will cost Smith a third straight game Wednesday, with the veteran big man's next chance to suit up coming Friday against the Raptors. Nikola Vucevic (calf) is unlikely to play against Los Angeles, so the probable Zach Collins (shin) is in line to draw the starting nod at center and carry a boost in fantasy value.

Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Smith is still in the league's concussion protocol and will miss a second straight game as a result. His next opportunity to take the floor will be Wednesday against the Clippers. Zach Collins will continue to server as the Bulls' backup center behind Nikola Vucevic in Smith's absence.

Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Suns.

Smith entered concussion protocols following Thursday's overtime loss to the Knicks. He'll need to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to return, and his next opportunity to do so will be Monday against the 76ers. Zach Collins should absorb Smith's minutes as the Bulls' backup center behind Nikola Vucevic (calf).

Smith has been placed in concussion protocol after exiting Thursday's game against the Knicks early, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

The team initially announced that Smith had been shut down for the rest of the night after suffering a face injury during Thursday's matchup, and it's since been reported that he's in concussion protocol. He can be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Smith won't return to Thursday's game against the Knicks due to a face injury. He failed to score (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and recorded one rebound and one assist in two minutes before exiting.

The severity of Smith's injury is unknown at this time. Zach Collins could see more work than usual behind Nikola Vucevic with Smith shut down for the evening.

Smith amassed 15 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across 19 minutes during Saturday's 132-111 loss to the Warriors.

Despite not playing elevated minutes, Smith has been productive for the Bulls of late. Over his last five appearances, Smith has averaged 12.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists while shooting 58.5 percent from the field despite playing only 17.8 minutes per game.

Smith (personal) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Smith didn't participate in Friday's practice while attending to a personal matter, but it appears he will be available to play Saturday. The fifth-year big man has averaged 10.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks over 16.8 minutes per game over his last five outings.

Head coach Billy Donovan said that Smith missed Friday's practice due to personal reasons, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Smith was absent from practice, which bodes poorly for his status ahead of Saturday's game against Golden State. The Bulls could be short-handed in the frontcourt with the statuses of Zach Collins (recently traded) and Adama Sanogo (knee) up in the air. As a result, Patrick Williams and Matas Buzelis could see an uptick in playing time.

Smith (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

After being a late scratch due to an illness Sunday against Detroit, Smith is available Tuesday to handle his usual role off Chicago's bench as the top backup big man behind Nikola Vucevic. Over his last five games, Smith has averaged 9.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 17.0 minutes.

Smith (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

After being a late scratch ahead of Sunday's game against the Pistons, Smith continues to deal with an illness. The Bulls will likely wait until closer to Tuesday's tipoff to update the veteran big man's status. If Smith sits out, Chicago would lean heavily on Nikola Vucevic to dominate the center minutes against Miami.

Smith (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Smith was a late addition to the injury report and will miss his first game since Dec. 28 due to the illness. The Bulls could be short-handed in the frontcourt with no indication that Adama Sanogo or E.J. Liddell will return from their G League duties, meaning Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips could see a bump in playing time.

Smith (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Smith was a late addition to the injury report and could miss his first matchup since Dec. 28 due to the illness. Over his last five outings, the big man has averaged 9.8 points and 7.2 rebounds across 17.2 minutes per contest. If Smith is sidelined Sunday, Adama Sanogo and Dalen Terry could see increased run.

Smith finished Wednesday's 122-100 loss to Boston with nine points (3-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 23 minutes off the bench.

The fifth-year center just missed recording his second double-double of the season as he tied his season high in rebounds, while the three rejections represented his best performance at the rim since he blocked five shots against the Hornets in a spot start Dec. 13. That game was also the last time Smith saw at least 20 minutes of court time, but Wednesday's workload was a product of the scoreboard -- Nikola Vucevic sat out the entire fourth quarter. If he finds his way into a larger role on a consistent basis, Smith's ability to contribute in blocks and threes would give him some fantasy appeal, but it might take a Vucevic trade for that to happen.

Smith (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Smith was added to the injury report due to right knee tendonitis, but the issue isn't significant enough to keep him out of Monday's clash. He's averaging 13.6 minutes over his last five appearances and should expect to see a similar workload against LA.

Smith (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Smith is battling some tendonitis in his right knee, but the Bulls are expecting him to suit up for the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's averaging 15.2 minutes per game as Nikola Vucevic's backup.

Smith scored 13 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), grabbed seven boards, dished three assists and recorded one block across 17 minutes of play in Wednesday's 129-113 loss to the Pacers.

Squaring off against his former team, Smith made the best of his limited time on the court backing up Nikola Vucevic via season-best efficiency across the board. He also came just three boards short of a double-double, which would've marked his second of the year. However, it'll be tough to contribute meaningful fantasy output on a regular basis while averaging just 15.4 minutes a game. Nonetheless, he'll look to build on Wednesday's performance Friday against the Wizards.

Smith (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.

Smith was initially listed as probable and will fight off an ankle sprain to suit up for the Bulls on Wednesday. The veteran big man should play his usual role as the backup center behind Nikola Vucevic, so the former's fantasy appeal is highly limited at the moment.

Smith is probable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a left ankle sprain.

The veteran center continues to manage a lingering ankle sprain but missed only one of Chicago's 12 games in December. During that stretch, Smith averaged 8.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 17.1 minutes per game.

Smith (ankle) is available to play Monday against Charlotte.

Smith didn't play in the Bulls' 116-111 win over the Bucks on Saturday due to a left ankle sprain, but the fifth-year center will be able to play Monday. For the month of December, Smith has averaged 8.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 0.9 blocks over 17.0 minutes per game.

Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Hornets.

Smith is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game due to left ankle soreness. If the big man is sidelined, Torrey Craig and Julian Phillips will likely see a bump in playing time.

Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Smith is nursing a sore left ankle, and he will miss his fourth game of the regular season Saturday as a result. His next opportunity to play will be Monday against the Hornets. Torrey Craig should see an uptick in playing time due to Smith's absence.

Smith (ankle) is now questionable for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

Smith was initially labeled probable for Saturday's contest, but he's been downgraded to questionable. If Smith can't play, Torrey Craig would likely see more action while Nikola Vucevic could be tasked with even more minutes.

Smith (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

Smith will likely suit up while he deals with left ankle soreness. Over his last five games, the big man has averaged 6.8 points and 6.4 rebounds across 15.4 minutes per contest.

Smith ended Monday's 112-91 loss to Milwaukee with 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 17 minutes.

Smith provided some instant offense off the bench for the Bulls, supplying an efficient 14 points to go with seven boards Monday. Across his last seven contests, Smith is averaging a fairly efficient 8.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers in 18.6 minutes. The 24-year-old big man has proven to be a strong producer on a per-minute basis over the first five years of his career, so he'd be an appealing add in fantasy leagues if starting center Nikola Vucevic ever were to miss time with an injury.

Smith is not in Chicago's starting lineup against Toronto on Monday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Smith made his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Friday against the Hornets due to Nikola Vucevic being sidelined with an illness. Smith made the most of his spot start by playing a season-high 29 minutes and finishing with 11 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and five blocks, but he'll return to the bench for Monday's contest due to Vucevic no longer dealing with his illness.

Smith notched 11 points (3-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and five blocks across 29 minutes during Friday's 109-95 win over the Hornets.

Smith got his first start of the season after NikolaVucevic was ruled out due to an illness, notching his first double-double of the campaign. He added a season-high five blocks for good measure, reminding everyone just what he can do when afforded starter-level minutes. Although he could shift back to a bench role as soon as their next game, Smith is someone who could move into a larger role at some point should the Bulls opt to move Vucevic prior to the trade deadline.

Smith will get the start at center in Friday's matchup with the Hornets, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Smith will replace Nikola Vucevic (illness in the starting lineup. Chicago will go small with Smith at center alongside Josh Giddy, C'olby White, Ayo Dosunmu and Zach LaVine. It will be the first start of the season for Smith.

Smith finished Friday's 132-123 loss to the Pacers with 10 points (3-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and one block across 18 minutes.

Smith continues to play limited minutes behind Nikola Vucevic, having logged fewer than 19 minutes in all of his 21 appearances thus far. He is currently averaging 7.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers in 14.5 minutes per game, likely a victim of the fact that Nikola Vucevic has started the season on fire. Should the Bulls at any point decide to throw in the towel, there is a chance Smith could step into a more sizeable role. Until then, he will continue to soak up the majority of the backup center minutes.

Smith (ankle) is active for Friday's game against the Celtics, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Smith participated in Friday's shootaround, and he should see a steady dose of minutes off the bench as the primary backup of Nikola Vucevic at center. Smith is averaging 6.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game in 13 contests since the beginning of November.

Smith (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics, participated in the club's morning shootaround, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Smith was sidelined during Wednesday's win over the Wizards, though his participation in shootaround bodes well for a potential return to game action. If the big man is unable to return due to the left ankle sprain, the club could take an extended look at Adama Sanogo and E.J. Liddell off the bench.

Smith (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Smith missed Wednesday's game against the Magic, and it's unclear if he'll recover in time to return against the reigning NBA champions. If he's unable to return for Friday's contest, then Adama Sanogo would be in line to see more minutes off the bench.

Smith (ankle) will be sidelined for Wednesday's tilt against the Magic.

Wednesday will mark Smith's third absence of the year and first since Nov. 11. He's steadily been playing backup center minutes, but the Bulls don't have any other true fives to give extended run to. Coach Billy Donovan may have to run more small-ball, deploying players like Julian Phillips, Torrey Craig, Matas Buzelis and E.J. Liddell more often.

Smith is questionable for Wednesday's game against Orlando due to a left ankle sprain.

Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Bulls could take a cautious approach. Smith had a terrific showing Tuesday against the Wizards, scoring 12 points with nine rebounds, two assists and one block. If he's unable to play Wednesday, the Bulls are likely to utilize some smaller lineups.

Smith logged 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 18 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 127-108 win over the Wizards.

The nine boards were a season high for Smith. The fifth-year center hasn't seen his court time increase while Patrick Williams (foot) has been sidelined, but Smith has been more productive -- over the last three games he's scored in double digits twice while averaging 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 threes and 1.3 blocks in only 16.0 minutes a contest.

Smith (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Smith was deemed questionable for this matchup earlier Saturday, but he'll suit up and will be available off the bench. Smith is averaging 14.6 minutes off the bench per game in November, so his availability isn't expected to affect many fantasy lineups.

Smith is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to a sprained left ankle.

Smith played 15 minutes in Friday's victory over Atlanta, but it appears he picked up an injury during the contest. If he can't play, E.J. Liddell and Torrey Craig could see more action.

Smith notched five points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks over 15 minutes during Sunday's 143-107 loss to the Rockets.

Despite a limited workload, Smith was able to record a season-high three blocks in the blowout loss. After a strong start to the campaign, Smith has faded in November, posting averages of 5.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 14.9 minutes.

Smith recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 124-123 win over the Knicks.

After recording double-digit points in three of his first four outings this season, Smith has done so just one time since. While the 24-year-old big man is converting 38.9 percent of his 3.6 three-point attempts per contest, he is also shooting just 44.4 percent from the field.

Smith (illness) will play Wednesday versus New York, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Smith joins a fully healthy Chicago frontcourt Wednesday after a one-game absence. The 24-year-old is everything 7.3 points and 4.8 rebounds while knocking down 29.4 percent of 4.3 threes per game in his last four contests.

Smith (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Smith is in danger of missing a second straight game due to an illness. The backup big man has been solid to start his first season in Chicago, averaging 8.9 points and 5.2 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game.

Smith (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Smith was added to Monday's injury report due to an illness, which is serious enough for him to be sidelined. His next chance at suiting up will be Wednesday against the Knicks. With Smith sidelined Monday, the Bulls could run with smaller lineups when Nikola Vucevic is resting.

Smith (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Smith was a late addition to the injury report which usually isn't a great sign. He's been solid for the Bulls this season, averaging 8.9 points and 5.2 rebounds in 14.6 minutes through nine games. If he's unable to play, the Bulls could potentially use some smaller lineups.

Smith (knee) is available for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Smith has been dealing with a left knee injury since late October, but he will continue to play through the issue. Over his last four outings, Smith has averaged 6.0 points and 4.8 rebounds over 15.3 minutes per game while coming off the bench.

Smith (knee) is probable for Saturday's matchup versus the Hawks.

Smith has been a mainstay on the injury report due to a left knee effusion, though he will likely suit up for the fifth game in a row Saturday. The 24-year-old center has appeared in each of the Bulls' last four regular-season games, during which he averaged 6.0 points and 4.8 rebounds across 15.3 minutes per game.

Smith (knee) is available for Thursday's game against Minnesota.

As has been the trend of late, Smith continues to deal with a left knee effusion but will suit up and should see minutes off the bench. He will operate as the backup center to Nikola Vucevic.

Smith (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Smith continues to receive probable tags while dealing with a left knee effusion but has suited up in each of Chicago's last three contests. If Smith is upgraded to available, he should continue to operate as the backup center to Nikola Vucevic.

Smith racked up two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 119-99 loss to Dallas.

Smith scored a season-low two points during Wednesday's loss. Even despite the 24-year-old big man's poor shooting performance against Chicago, he is still converting 44.0 percent of his 3.6 three-point attempts per contest this season. Smith has also tallied at least one block or steal in four straight outings.

Smith (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Smith continues to deal with a left knee effusion, but as of now, the injury hasn't forced him to miss time outside of the one game he missed against the Magic on Oct. 30. Smith is averaging 9.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game off the bench this season.

Smith (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Smith continues to deal with a left knee effusion but is expected to suit up for his third straight contest. If he's upgraded to available, Smith should operate as a primary bench option in Chicago's frontcourt.

Smith (knee) is available to play in Monday's game against Utah.

Smith sat out of Wednesday's win over Orlando due to a left knee effusion, though he was able to suit up in Friday's loss to Brooklyn. The 24-year-old has made an impact in limited run off the bench this season, during which he has averaged 10.2 points and 5.6 rebounds across 13.6 minutes per game in five regular-season outings.

Smith is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz due to a left knee effusion.

Smith missed one game due to the injury but returned Friday in Brooklyn, posting five points, five rebounds and a block in 14 minutes. He's averaging 13.8 minutes per game off the bench.

Smith (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Nets, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Smith has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Chicago's previous outing with left knee soreness. Smith is averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 13.8 minutes across his four appearances this season.

Smith (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets.

Smith is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to left knee soreness. If Smith is unable to suit up against Brooklyn, Adama Sanogo will likely operate as Chicago's backup center to Nikola Vucevic yet again.

Smith won't play in Wednesday's game against Orlando due to left knee soreness.

Smith was questionable for Wednesday's contest with a sprained left ankle but was upgraded to available. However, he won't face the Magic with what the Bulls are calling left knee soreness. In his stead, Adama Sanogo and Torrey Craig should see more action. Smith's next chance to play will come Friday at Brooklyn.

Smith (ankle) has been cleared for Wednesday's game against Orlando, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Smith had been dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he will suit up as part of a fully healthy Bulls' frontcourt Wednesday. Smith enters the contest having knocked down seven of his last 11 three-point attempts.

Smith is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic due to a left ankle sprain.

Smith has been impactful off the bench for Chicago to start the season, averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game. If he's sidelined, Julian Phillips, Dalen Terry and Matas Buzelis would be candidates for more minutes off the bench.

Smith notched 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Pelicans.

The 24-year-old center was surprisingly productive in his Bulls debut, and he was the only member of the team's second unit to score in double digits. Smith is on his third NBA organization in his fifth season and hasn't really lived up to the potential the Suns saw in him when they selected him 10th overall in the 2020 Draft, but he might have him best chance yet to break out in Chicago, especially if Nikola Vucevic is the next veteran to be dealt after DeMar DeRozan got moved in the offseason.

Smith notched 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and a steal across 17 minutes in Friday's 139-137 preseason win over the Cavaliers.

The starters played over 25 minutes, except Patrick Williams, who left the game with an ankle injury. Smith was undoubtedly one of the most productive players in the second unit. That's the role he'll have once the regular season begins on Wednesday against the Pelicans, and he's expected to open the campaign as Nikola Vucevic's primary backup at center.

Smith (knee) will play in Wednesday's preseason contest versus Minnesota, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.

Smith and Nikola Vucevic (rest) will both play Wednesday, bringing Chicago's center position to full strength. Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder), Julian Phillips (ribs), Dalen Terry (knee) and Matas Buzelis (shin) represent inactive players for Chicago.

Coach Billy Donovan said Smith (knee) will not play in Monday's preseason matchup against the Bucks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Smith has been dealing with knee soreness, though he is not expected to miss any time to start the regular season. The 24-year-old is expected to serve as the club's backup center behind Nikola Vucevic (rest), and with both absent Monday, the club will take an extended look at Adama Sanogo and Kenneth Lofton.

Smith won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Grizzlies due to knee soreness, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The Bulls are being extremely cautious with every player carrying even the smallest of knocks, and Smith will be held out of this contest with the start of the regular season just around the corner. His next chance to play will come against the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls open their regular season against the Pelicans on Oct. 23.

Smith agreed Monday with the Bulls on a three-year, $27 million contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

After declining his $5.42 million player option for 2024-25 on Friday, Smith will get a slight bump in salary for the upcoming season plus two extra years on his deal as he heads to Chicago. He'll slot in as the Bulls' new backup center behind starter Nikola Vucevic, after Andre Drummond struck an agreement with the 76ers on Sunday. Though he occasionally found himself outside of head coach Rick Carlisle's rotation in Indiana in 2023-24, Smith served as Myles Turner's primary backup and was productive on a per-minute basis, averaging 9.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 three-pointers and 0.6 blocks in 17.2 minutes per contest over 61 appearances. Though his spot in Chicago's rotation should be more stable with fewer challengers for the top backup center job, Smith may not see a dramatic uptick in playing time with the Bulls so long as Vucevic stays healthy.

Smith declined his $5.4 million player option for 2024-25 on Friday and will become an unrestricted free agent, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Smith saw an inconsistent role for the Pacers in 2023-24, averaging 9.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.2 minutes across 61 appearances, including 14 starts. However, the 23-year-old big man was largely left out of the team's rotation in the playoffs. Smith will now look to join a new team in free agency.

Smith is out for Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics due to illness.

Smith has played a limited role through the first three games of the Eastern Conference Finals, so his absence shouldn't impact Indiana's rotation much. He'll be considered day-to-day and should have a chance to return for Game 5 if the Pacers are able to extend the series.

Smith (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

As expected, Smith, Obi Toppin and Isaiah Jackson (hamstring) are all available. Over his last 11 appearances (one start), Smith has averaged 7.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 14.1 minutes per game.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Smith (ankle), who's listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Hawks, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith, Obi Toppin (ankle) and Isaiah Jackson (hamstring) are all expected to play despite questionable designations. Over his last 11 appearances (one start), Smith has averaged 7.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 14.1 minutes per game.

Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a left ankle sprain.

There's a chance the Pacers end up being quite thin in terms of frontcourt depth, as Isaiah Jackson (hamstring) and Obi Toppin (ankle) are also questionable for the season finale Sunday. Smith has scored in double digits in three of his last five appearances off the bench.

Smith (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith sprained his left ankle during Friday's win over the Thunder, but he'll shake off a questionable tag and suit up Sunday. Over his last eight appearances (one start), Smith has averaged 8.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 15.0 minutes per game.

Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Heat.

Smith sprained his left ankle in Friday's 126-112 win over the Thunder. Prior to getting injured, he recorded 12 points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 13 minutes. More clarity on his status against Miami should come once he tests out his ankle during pregame warmups, but Isaiah Jackson would likely be the prime beneficiary as frontcourt depth if Smith does not get the green light.

Smith suffered a left ankle sprain during Friday's 126-112 win over the Thunder. He finished with 12 points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 13 minutes.

Smith was deemed questionable to return, but he never did and the Pacers did not release another update. If he's forced to miss Sunday's game against Miami, Isaiah Jackson could potentially step into Smith's role.

Smith won't start Friday's game against the Thunder.

With Myles Turner (finger) out, Smith drew a spot start Wednesday and posted eight points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 22 minutes. However, the former has been cleared to suit up Friday, so the latter will return to his usual bench role. Over his last 10 appearances off the bench, Smith has averaged 8.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game.

Smith will start Wednesday's game against the Nets, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith will step into the starting lineup in place of Myles Turner (finger) on Wednesday. In 13 starts this season, Smith is averaging 11.3 points and 6.5 rebounds over 22.6 minutes.

Smith contributed 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and one block in 16 minutes before getting ejected from Monday's 133-111 victory over the Nets.

Smith stepped up off the bench with Myles Turner (finger) exiting Monday's contest, leading all Indiana players in rebounds while ending as one of three Pacers players with 15 or more points in a double-double performance. Smith has hauled in 10 or more boards in five games this season, posting at least 15 points and 10 rebounds in four outings.

Smith was ejected in the second half of Monday's game against the Nets after being assessed with a flagrant 2 foul, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

There was a scuffle between Smith and Dennis Schroder, but after a six-minute review from the referees, Smith ended up being ejected. This poses problems for a Pacers team that's already missing Myles Turner (finger), meaning Isaiah Jackson should see plenty of action in the second half.

Smith totaled 11 points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 19 minutes during Monday's 108-103 loss to the Cavaliers.

Smith is averaging 21.0 points, 11.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per-36 minutes this season, although that statistic should be viewed in a vacuum given that Smith has not exceeded 30 minutes in any contest thus far. Smith's defensive principles and in-between status as a subpar rim protector while also being exploitable on the wings limits his workload, but he is certainly capable of pounding the glass and scoring effectively when given the usage.

Smith (illness) isn't listed on the team's injury report for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City.

Smith sat out of Sunday's matchup against the Magic due to illness, but he should be good to go for Tuesday. He's averaging 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 15.3 minutes over four March appearances.

Smith (illness) did not play in Sunday's win over the Magic.

Smith was a late addition to the Pacers' injury report just after tip-off, and the coaching staff ultimately decided to hold him out as he battled through an illness. Smith should be considered day-to-day and questionable for Tuesday's game at Oklahoma City until further notice.

The Pacers have given Smith a questionable designation shortly after tipoff due to an illness.

Smith was not on the injury report prior to the game. Isaiah Jackson would likely be the primary beneficiary in terms of center depth should Smith ultimately be unable to return.

Smith supplied 14 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one block in 20 minutes during Thursday's 113-111 loss to the Timberwolves.

Smith, who was sidelined for nearly two weeks in mid-February due to back spasms, has scored in double figures in back-to-back games and played 20 minutes for the first time since Feb. 4. When at 100 percent, Smith has provided strong production behind Myles Turner, but the former still doesn't need to be on fantasy radars in standard leagues.

Smith (back) is available for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Smith will suit up for a second straight game after missing four consecutive contests due to low back spasms. On Sunday, he played 15 minutes and finished with two points (1-6 FG), six rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes during a blowout win over Dallas.

Smith (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Smith shook off a questionable tag and suited up Sunday, marking his first appearance since Feb. 8. He posted two points (1-6 FG) and six rebounds in 15 minutes. If he's cleared to suit up again, Smith will presumably be limited.

Smith (back) is available for Sunday's game against Dallas.

Smith is cleared to make his first appearance since Feb. 8. However, it's unclear how large of a role he'll have, as Myles Turner and Isaiah Jackson are both healthy and playing well.

Smith (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.

Smith is in danger of missing his fifth straight game Sunday due to low back spasms. If the 23-year-old forward is ruled out, Isaiah Jackson should continue to receive increased minutes in Indiana's frontcourt rotation.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said after Thursday's 129-115 win over the Pistons that Smith (back) was available only in an emergency, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Though Smith was cleared to dress Thursday after missing the Pacers' previous four games before the All-Star break with low back spasms, Indiana opted to err on the side of caution with the reserve center. Isaiah Jackson ended up playing the backup minutes behind starting center Myles Turner in Smith's stead, but Carlisle said he anticipates Smith slotting back into the rotation in Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.

Smith (back) will be available to play Thursday against the Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith missed Indiana's final three games heading into the All-Star break with a back issue, but he's since recovered and should return to his usual reserve role Thursday evening. However, with 12 games on the slate, Smith isn't the most attractive fantasy option.

Smith (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Pistons.

Smith is in danger of missing his fourth straight contest Thursday while dealing with low back spasms. If Smith is ruled out against Detroit, Isaiah Jackson will likely continue to receive increased playing time.

Smith (back) is listed as out for Wednesday's game in Toronto.

The Pacers will hold Smith out for a third straight game due to low back spasms and afford him an extended recovery with the All-Star break on tap following the team's trip to Toronto. Expect Isaiah Jackson to serve as starting center Myles Turner's primary backup in Smith's absence Wednesday.

Smith (back) is out for Monday's game against the Hornets.

Smith will miss a second consecutive game due to back spasms. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Raptors.

Smith (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith has been nursing a back injury in recent days, and he'll get a breather here. His next chance to feature will come against the Hornets on Monday.

Smith (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Knicks.

Smith departed Thursday's game against the Warriors due to back spasms, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up two days later. He's appeared in the last three matchups and has averaged 11.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in 16.7 minutes per game.

Smith won't return to Thursday's game against the Warriors due to back spasms. He finished with 14 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal in 13 minutes.

Smith has battled back spasms several times this season. He should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Knicks. If he misses that one, Isaiah Jackson is the next man up in the frontcourt.

Smith (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

Smith continues to deal with back spasms, but he'll be able to suit up for a third consecutive game Thursday. Over his last two appearances, he's averaged 9.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game.

Smith (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Warriors.

Smith has been upgraded from questionable available for each of Indiana's last two contests despite dealing with lingering back spasms. If the 23-year-old big man is ruled out, Isaiah Jackson and Myles Turner will likely receive increased playing time.

Smith (back) is active for Tuesday's game against Houston.

Smith has dealt with nagging back spasms throughout the past week, but he has been cleared for action Tuesday. He slots into a fully healthy Pacers frontcourt. Smith is averaging 12.3 points and 6.0 rebounds in 21.7 minutes across his last three appearances.

Smith (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.

Smith continues to deal with back spasms, but he's been great over the last two weeks when available. He's appeared in five of the last six games (one start), averaging 13.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 23.0 minutes during that stretch. If he sits out Tuesday, Isaiah Jackson would be a candidate for extra minutes behind Myles Turner.

Smith (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Smith missed Friday's loss to Sacramento, which was the second night of a back-to-back set, due to back spasms, but he'll return to action Monday. Smith has been productive when available recently, averaging 14.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 23.8 minutes over his last four appearances (one start).

Smith (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Smith was held out of Friday night's matchup with the Kings due to back spasms, and his availability remains in question with Sunday approaching. He'll likely test his back in shootaround and warmups before the team announces another update on his status.

Smith (back) will not play in Friday's game against the Kings.

Smith has been playing through lingering back issues, but the Pacers will give him the night off. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets. With Myles Turner (ankle) also out, Isaiah Jackson will draw the start at center.

Smith (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.

Smith continues to deal with low back spasms, but he's been able to play through the issue recently. However, it's unclear whether he'll be available for the second half of a back-to-back set Friday. Over his last four appearances, he's averaged 14.8 points and 8.3 rebounds in 23.8 minutes per game.

Smith accumulated 20 points (9-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 24 minutes during Thursday's 109-105 loss to New York.

Smith has been affected by a back injury in recent days, but that didn't seem to be an issue Thursday, as he came close to a double-double off the bench and finished as one of Indiana's top performers in a close defeat against the Knicks. Smith can be prone to having solid games here and there, but his bench role, and the fact Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner are the frontcourt starters, certainly limits his upside going forward.

Smith (back) is available to play Thursday against the Knicks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith powered through the back issue Tuesday and logged his usual workload off the bench, finishing with seven points, four rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes in a loss to the Celtics. It sounds as if he'll try to power through once again, but his bench role certainly limits his upside in most formats.

Smith (back) is questionable to play Thursday against the Knicks.

Smith powered through the back issue Tuesday and logged his usual minutes off the bench, but it's still giving him some discomfort, and he'll likely want to test it at shootaround. If he's not able to give it a go, that would open up some minutes for Obi Toppin. Stay tuned.

Smith (back) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Celtics.

Smith has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with back spasms. However, the return of Myles Turner will likely send Smith back to the bench.

Smith (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

Smith started Sunday due to Myles Turner's (back) absence, but it appears that the Pacers may be even thinner at the center position should Smith not play. Look to Isaiah Jackson and even Pascal Siakam to likely see bigger workloads Tuesday night.

Smith totaled 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 victory over Memphis.

Smith entered the starting lineup with Myles Turner (back) inactive, leading all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds while tallying a team-high pair of blocks and ending as the lone Pacers player with a double-double. Smith tallied his fourth double-double of the year while posting at least 15 points and 10 rebounds in two starts.

Smith will start Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith was upgraded from questionable to available earlier Sunday and will now slide into the starting lineup, as Myles Turner (back) is unavailable. Across his previous 12 starts this season, Smith averaged 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 blocks in 22.0 minutes per game.

Smith (back) will play Sunday versus Memphis.

Smith is a candidate for a larger role with Myles Turner (back) inactive Sunday, as his floor spacing could be relied upon to continue Indiana's shooting schematics. Obi Toppin and Isaiah Jackson will likely see upticks in usage as well.

Smith (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Smith also receive questionable tags due to back spasms for Indiana's last two contests before being upgraded to available. If Smith is ruled out, Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker are candidates for increased playing time.

Smith (back) is available for Friday's game versus the Suns.

Smith has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with back spasms. The 23-year-old big man is averaging 11.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 assists in 17.2 minutes across his last five appearances.

Smith is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns due to low back spasms.

Smith didn't play Tuesday due to the back issue and was initially listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup versus Philadelphia. He was cleared to play versus the 76ers but logged just nine minutes. If Smith remains out for the second half of Indiana's back-to-back set, Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker and Aaron Nesmith would be candidates for increased roles.

Smith (back) is available for Thursday's game against Philadelphia, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith was initially tagged as a game-time decision due to a sore back, but it won't keep him from Thursday night's action. He's averaging 11.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 20.4 minutes over his last five appearances.

Smith (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

The sore back forced Smith to the sidelines Tuesday, and his minutes were divvied up amongst Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker and Aaron Nesmith. It'll be more of the same if he's out again Thursday.

Smith (back) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets.

Despite not appearing on Indiana's injury report, a sore lower back will prevent Smith from appearing in Tuesday's contest. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Philadelphia.

Smith is dealing with a sore lower back and is questionable to play in Tuesday's game versus Denver, Pat Boylan of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Smith wasn't on Indiana's injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest but has yet to check into the game due to lower back soreness. If Smith is unable to take the floor, Obi Toppin will likely receive increased playing time.

Smith finished with 15 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 19 minutes during Sunday's 117-110 loss to the Suns.

Smith led all bench players in Sunday's contest in scoring while tallying a team-high-tying steals total and ending as one of three Pacers with 15 or more points. Smith has recorded 15 or more points in four games this season, his second such performance while coming off the bench.

Smith will come off the bench for Friday's game against Portland, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith will make way for Pascal Siakam as he joins the starting lineup in his debut. Smith's fantasy value could potentially take a big hit with Siakam in town, although he has been playing very well. In his most recent outing against the Kings on Thursday, Smith produced 17 points, 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one triple in 25 minutes.

Smith registered 17 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes during Thursday's 126-121 win over Sacramento.

Smith made his 12th straight start for Indiana, and he put together his best game of the campaign with a season-high mark in both points and rebounds. Those numbers led to the Maryland product's second double-double of the season -- his other such performance came all the way back on Nov. 8 against Utah. Smith has managed decent numbers when starting this season, but he'll likely slide back to a reserve role once Pascal Siakam is ready so suit up following Wednesday's trade with Toronto.

Smith (back) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Smith and Aaron Nesmith (shins) have both been upgraded from questionable to available and will likely slot back into the starting lineup. Smith has started his last eight appearances, averaging 10.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 blocks in 22.0 minutes per game during that stretch.

Smith (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Smith is in danger of missing his second straight game Friday due to a sore lower back. If Smith is ruled out, Obi Toppin will likely draw another start.

Smith is listed as out for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards due to lower back soreness.

Despite not appearing on the injury report all day, Smith is a last-minute scratch for Wednesday's contest. Obi Toppin will likely receive increased minutes in his absence. Smith's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Atlanta.

Smith posted 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, three blocks and one assist over 27 minutes in Monday's 133-131 win over Boston.

Smith led all Pacers in rebounds and blocks while finishing as one of seven players with a double-digit point total and ending one board short of a double-double in a winning effort. Smith has hauled in nine or more rebounds in three games this year, reaching double figures in scoring in all three of those contests. He has now posted a double-digit point total in seven of his last 10 appearances.

Smith finished with 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 123-117 victory over Houston.

Smith made his first start of the season Tuesday, moving into the opening unit in place of Obi Toppin. Smith did well with the opportunity, nearing a double-double with 12 points and eight rebounds while adding a pair of blocked shots. It remains to be seen if the move will be permanent, so fantasy managers may want to wait to see how things unfold before rushing to the waiver wire. That said, Smith certainly has upside, as he's averaged 23.8 points, 12.5 boards, 1.9 assists and 2.8 three-pointers on a per-36-minute basis this season while shooting 69.5 percent from the field.

Smith will start Tuesday's game against Houston, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

The Pacers are making a couple changes to their starting lineup, one of which will be Smith replacing Obi Toppin. Smith has been dealing with injuries for most of December, but he looked terrific Saturday against the Magic. In just 15 minutes, he put up 11 points, two rebounds, one assist and three triples on 4-of-5 shooting from the field.

Smith (heel) will play against the Magic on Saturday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith has missed 10 of the past 11 games due to a left knee bone bruise and left heel contusion, but he will be able to suit up against Orlando. Smith getting healthy will be a significant development for the Pacers, as he was looking like a key role player to begin the season, holding averages of 10.0 points and 5.4 rebounds in just 14.9 minutes per game through 15 contests.

Smith (heel/knee) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Magic.

Dealing with a left knee bone bruise and left heel contusion, Smith has missed 10 of the past 11 games. Even if he's cleared to play Saturday, he could be on a minutes limit.

Smith (heel/knee) will not play in Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Thursday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set. Smith had just returned from a nine-game absence Wednesday, and coach Rick Carlisle said he's taking it easy on Smith to alleviate some soreness. It sounds like Smith should be ready for Saturday's game against Orlando.

Smith (heel/knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Smith played eight minutes in Wednesday's contest after missing the previous nine games with a heel injury. However, the 23-year-old big man is also now listed with a left knee bruise and could miss the second leg of Indiana's back-to-back Thursday.

Smith (heel) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith is cleared to play for the first time since Nov. 27. With Myles Turner (hamstrings) and Isaiah Jackson both available, Smith should be relegated to a modest bench role in his return to game action.

Smith (heel) was spotted participating in Tuesday's practice, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith hasn't played since Nov. 27 due to a left heel bruise, but he's nearing a return to game action. With Smith and Myles Turner (hamstrings) banged up recently, Isaiah Jackson has garnered a larger role, but the rotation could revert to normal soon.

Smith (heel) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers.

It was reported earlier in the week that Smith had started doing things on the court and was nearing a return, but he remains unavailable on Monday. Isaiah Jackson will continue to see extended minutes behind Myles Turner.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that Smith (heel) has started to do things on the court and could return to action within the next 10 days, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith has missed Indiana's last seven games due to a left heel contusion and has already been ruled out for Wednesday's contest. Based on Carlisle's comments, Smith can also be ruled out from the Pacers' back-to-back against the Wizards and Timberwolves on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

Smith (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Smith is slated to miss a seventh straight game. In Smith's absence, Isaiah Jackson has operated as Myles Turner's primary backup. Smith's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Washington.

Smith (heel) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Pistons.

Smith will miss a sixth straight game due to a left heel bruise. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Milwaukee. In Smith's absence, Isaiah Jackson is a candidate for more minutes behind Myles Turner.

Smith (heel) won't play in Thursday's semifinal matchup of the In-Season Tournament against the Bucks and would be sidelined for the championship Saturday if Indiana advances, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Smith is reportedly improving and did light running and shooting Wednesday, but he'll remain out for at least a few more days. His next chance to suit up will come Monday in Detroit. In Smith's absence, Obi Toppin has been playing extended minutes.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that Smith (heel) will be re-evaluated early next week, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith exited Monday's game against the Trail Blazers and has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise and a left heel contusion. He'll be forced to miss at least a week with the injuries, and it's possible he's unavailable for the In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals against the Celtics on Monday. A better idea of his status should come into focus once he's re-evaluated.

Smith (heel) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Portland.

Smith's official diagnosis is a left heel contusion, which will sideline him for the remainder of Monday's contest, at minimum. Isaiah Jackson replaced him in Monday's rotation, but Jordan Nwora could be called upon as well.

Smith (heel) was forced to exit Monday's contest in the third quarter and is considered doubtful to return, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Smith is reportedly dealing with a left heel contusion, although details are scarce after he was initially rumored to have suffered a hyperextended left knee. Smith was carried off the court, which makes his initial diagnosis promising news, although further updates will likely surface.

Smith (head) is available for Sunday's game versus the Magic.

Smith left Indiana's previous contest with a head injury but is set to play Sunday. The 23-year-old big man is averaging 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 16.1 minutes across his first nine appearances this season.

Smith (head) went through a "significant portion" of Thursday's practice, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith left Tuesday's game against Philadelphia with a head injury that ultimately had him sent to the hospital. While it appears that Smith has avoided a serious injury, his status for Sunday's matchup with Orlando is uncertain.

Smith left Tuesday's game against the 76ers with a head injury and will not return. He finished with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and one assist in three minutes.

The Pacers are simply calling this a head injury for now, but Smith is being transported to a local hospital for additional testing out of an abundance of caution. The Pacers are off until Sunday after Tuesday's game, so hopefully Smith will be ready by then. If not, Isaiah Jackson may be asked to step in as the backup center.

Smith (back) is available for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Smith was unavailable for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to a sore lower back, but he was expected to suit up Sunday despite his questionable designation. Over seven appearances this season, he's averaged 11.9 points and 6.9 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per game.

Smith (back) is expected to play Sunday against Philadelphia, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith is dealing with lower back soreness, which forced him to miss Thursday's win over Milwaukee. Isaiah Jackson and Obi Toppin would see enlarged roles if Smith is out.

Nesmith (back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the 76ers.

Smith is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to lower back soreness. If he's ruled out, Isaiah Jackson will likely continue to serve as Indiana's backup center behind Myles Turner.

Smith was a late scratch for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to a sore lower back.

The Pacers had an empty injury report heading into Thursday, but they scratched Smith after tipoff started. Isaiah Jackson could potentially pick up the backup center minutes with this news.

Smith recorded 16 points (5-8 FG, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 25 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 134-118 win over the Jazz.

The 23-year-old recorded his first double-double of the season after he produced a career-high seven over 68 games in 2022-23. Smith has had a very impressive beginning to the season as the Pacers' top big man on the second unit, and while he almost certainly won't be able to keep up his 71.7 percent shooting from the floor and 66.7 percent shooting from three-point range (8-for-12), he's providing some surprising fantasy value in deep formats.

Smith racked up nine points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists across 12 minutes during Monday's 152-111 win over San Antonio.

Smith helped fuel a 49:36 rebounding edge for Indiana, although most categories were dominated by the Pacers on Monday, including 57.9 percent shooting as a team. Smith hasn't exceed 21 minutes in a game thus far, but his per-36 minute averages yield 24.0 points and 12.4 rebounds.

Smith (knee) is available to play Saturday against the Hornets.

Smith was upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a left knee sprain, and it will be the same case ahead of this contest. Smith has played off the bench in his four appearances to date and has scored in double digits in three of those contests.

Smith (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.

Smith was upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a left knee sprain but could sit out the second leg of Indiana's back-to-back Saturday. Jordan Nwora, Isaiah Jackson and Jarace Walker are candidates to receive extended minutes if Smith is ruled out.

Smith (knee) is available for Friday's game against Cleveland, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith was unavailable for Wednesday's game against Boston but will be back in action following a one-game absence. He averaged 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game over his first three appearances of the season, and it seems unlikely that he'll have significant restrictions Friday.

Smith (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Smith was sidelined for the first time this season during Wednesday's game against Boston, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return Friday. If he sits once again, Isaiah Jackson, Aaron Nesmith and Daniel Theis could see increased run.

Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Celtics, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Smith has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his first game of the season due to a left knee sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Cleveland. In Smith's absence, Isaiah Jackson, Aaron Nesmith and Daniel Theis are candidates for slightly increased roles behind Myles Turner.

Smith is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to a left knee sprain.

Smith posted eight points (4-7 FG), two rebounds, one steal and one block in 16 minutes during Monday's loss to the Bulls, but he apparently tweaked his knee during the contest as well. The severity isn't yet known, but if Smith is sidelined, Isaiah Jackson, Aaron Nesmith and Daniel Theis would be candidates for slightly increased playing time off the bench behind Myles Turner.

Smith accumulated 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 143-120 victory over the Wizards.

Smith came off the bench Wednesday but saw a decent role in the blowout victory. The 23-year-old was efficient from the floor and came within two rebounds of posting a double-double. He averaged 9.4 points and 5.8 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game over 68 appearances last year, and it appears as though he'll serve as the Pacers' primary backup at center to begin the year after Daniel Theis didn't see any playing time Wednesday.

Smith delivered 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds and a block across 12 minutes in Tuesday's 122-103 preseason loss to the Rockets.

Smith is battling for the backup role at center with Daniel Theis, and while a decision won't be made until later in the preseason, he certainly made a good impression in this one. Smith is a force to be reckoned with when given enough minutes, but his role remains to be determined with a few weeks left before the start of the campaign.

Smith posted nine points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks across 23 minutes in Sundays 127-122 loss to the Grizzlies.

Only Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard played more than Smith in the Pacers' preseason opener. He finished with a minus-3 net rating during his time on the court, but his workload is encouraging for continuing to earn developmental reps from Indiana.

Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Smith will miss back-to-back contests to end the 2022-23 campaign. Across 68 appearances (31 starts), the third-year big man averaged 9.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.8 minutes per game.

Smith (knee) ,a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2023-04-08_04PM.pdf">is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Knicks.

Smith didn't participate in Friday's game versus the Pistons due to some knee soreness, though it's also possible he was just getting some late-season rest on a Pacers squad that has been eliminated from the playoffs for a bit. Should he return to action in the finale, Smith could play a larger role than usual, depending on the status of some of the other regulars in Indiana's rotation.

Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith banged his knee during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks and will sit out at least one matchup. It's unclear whether Myles Turner (back) will be available, but Isaiah Jackson and Daniel Theis could see some additional minutes in Smith's absence.

Smith is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons due to right knee soreness.

Smith has started three of the last five matchups, averaging 14.2 points and 7.6 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game. It's unclear whether his knee injury will prevent him from suiting up, but if he's available, his role will depend on whether Myles Turner (back) is able to return from his six-game absence.

Smith ended with 19 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 138-129 loss to the Knicks.

With Myles Turner (back) missing six straight games, Smith and Isaiah Jackson have split the starting job evenly with three each. Neither center has topped 30 minutes in this stretch, making the starting role mostly irrelevant. Smith's 19 points led the Pacers, as he has scored in double figures in six straight games. The 23-year-old has had solid block numbers, but he doesn't provide value in many other categories. Smith has double-digit rebounds in just one of his last 30 games.

Smith will start Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

As expected, Smith and Isaiah Jackson continue to split starts at center with Myles Turner (back) sidelined. However, it doesn't really matter who's in the starting unit, as they both play around 20-30 minutes a night. Over the past five games (two starts), Smith has averaged 12.6 points and 8.4 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game.

Smith finished Sunday's 115-105 loss to Cleveland with 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks in 27 minutes.

With Myles Turner (back) out, Smith and Isaiah Jackson continue to split time at center. However, despite coming off the bench Sunday, Smith saw more minutes than Jackson and significantly outproduced him. Over his past five appearances (two starts), Smith has averaged 12.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 25.0 minutes.

Smith isn't starting Sunday against Cleveland.

Smith started two of the last three games, but Isaiah Jackson will draw the start at center Sunday with Myles Turner (back) out once again. Smith should still see ample playing time off the bench.

Smith finished Friday's 121-117 victory over the Thunder with 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one block in 29 minutes.

Smith made the most of his second start in the last three games, leading the game in rebounds en route to his eighth double-double of the campaign. Smith continues to receive increased run with Myles Turner (back) sidelined, averaging 12.8 points and 8.5 boards over 24.5 minutes in that four-game span. The Pacers have minimal incentive to get Turner back on the floor, so Smith could continue to see heavy usage over the final four games of the regular season.

Smith is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Thunder, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith will replace Isaiah Jackson in the starting lineup Friday. Smith is averaging 10.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 22.5 minutes across his previous 29 starts this season.

Smith contributed 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 20 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 149-136 loss to the Bucks.

Smith returned to the bench with Isaiah Jackson getting the starting nod, leading the second unit in scoring and shots made while finishing with the second-most rebounds on the team. Smith has posted at least 10 points and five rebounds in three straight contests.

Smith isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Smith and Isaiah Jackson continue to alternate starts, with Jackson getting the nod versus Milwaukee. However, both centers continue to see similar workloads, which limits each players' overall fantasy value.

Smith will be in the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with the Mavericks, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star reports

Smith is getting the spot start with Myles Turner (back) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Andrew Nembhard, Jordan Nwora, Bennedict Mathurin and Aaron Nesmith. As a starter this season, Smith has registered averages of 10.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 triples, 0.8 blocks and 1.3 turnovers per contest on 42.6 percent shooting from the field and 80 percent at the stripe.

Smith had 14 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and four assists across 23 minutes during Thursday's 139-123 victory over the Bucks.

Smith operated as the primary backup big man and played at least 20 minutes for the fourth time over his past five appearances. During that stretch, he's averaging 10.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 blocks in 21.6 minutes. Smith appears to have a firm grasp on the top frontcourt reserve gig, but his minutes will likely start to fall as Myles Turner works his way back to 100 percent following a two-game absence from a back injury.

Smith contributed 20 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 25 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 victory over the Pistons.

Smith shredded the Pistons' revolving door of big men. His 25 minutes played, prompted by Myles Turner being inactive (back), matched his most run since Dec. 5. Smith has been an infrequently utilized player lately, but Saturday shows that he can carry streaming appeal when Turner sits.

Smith finished with 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two blocks in 21 minutes during Monday's 147-143 loss to Philadelphia.

Myles Turner fouled out in 17 minutes, as he struggled to defend Joel Embiid. As a result, Smith got an opportunity with 21 minutes. He produced on offense with 14 points and defensively with two blocks. But the Pacers backup center spot remains a mystery. Smith had not played in the last two games, making Monday's performance a likely anomaly.

Smith closed Saturday's 121-108 win over Orlando with seven points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and five blocks across 20 minutes.

Smith played as the primary backup behind Myles Turner, a role that appears to be fluent from night to night. To put this in perspective, Smith had played in only four of the previous 10 games, logging no more than eight minutes in any of those games. The five blocks marked a season high in that category, but much like the playing time, should be viewed as an outlier as opposed to what we can expect moving forward.

Smith (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus Phoenix.

Smith appears good to go Friday after being ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Heat early due to a non-COVID illness. The 22-year-old forward has only played in two of the Pacers' last seven games, despite being available.

Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a non-COVID illness.

Smith had yet to see the court Wednesday despite being ruled out after halftime, so his absence will likely have no impact on the rotation. Smith's next chance to play will come Friday against Phoenix.

Smith finished Friday's 134-111 loss to the Nuggets with nine points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 16 minutes.

Smith played as the primary backup to Myles Turner, a role that is far from secure moving forward. Isaiah Jackson had assumed the role in the three games prior to Friday, but was relegated in this one. It appears as though the coaching staff will make their decision regarding the role based on the individual matchup, making both players hard to trust outside of deeper formats.

Smith will come off the bench for Friday's matchup with the Hawks, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith started in the team's previous contest with Aaron Nesmith (illness) absent but will come off the bench Friday even with Myles Turner (back) also sidelined. Coach Rick Carlisle will instead turn to Chris Duarte and Isaiah Jackson in the frontcourt. However, given the team's various injuries, Smith should still see a sizable workload.

Smith will start Wednesday's tilt against the Knicks, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Smith draws the starting nod Wednesday in place of Aaron Nesmith, who is sidelined with a non-COVID illness. With Oshae Brissett (hamstring) also absent, there should be ample opportunities for Smith, who has averaged 10.1 points and 6.2 rebounds in just 20.2 minutes per game this season.

Smith (hand) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Hornets, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Smith will return to action Sunday following a one-game absence due to a hand injury. Over his previous 14 appearances (three starts), the backup big man has averaged 8.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 14.9 minutes.

Smith (hand) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Hornets.

Smith missed Friday's game against the Trail Blazers but could return Sunday. He's been coming off the bench since mid-December after beginning the year as a starter.

Smith (hand) did not practice Saturday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith sat out Friday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right hand soreness. Coach Rick Carlisle noted that Smith will probably be listed as questionable and could be a game-time call for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Smith is out for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to right hand soreness.

Smith is a late scratch Friday and will miss his second game of the season. Isaiah Jackson, Goga Bitadze and Oshae Brissett are candidates to receive extended playing time in his absence. Smith's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.

Smith racked up 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes off the bench during Monday's 122-114 victory over the Raptors.

The third-year forward led the Pacers in rebounding en route to his sixth double-double of the season, and his second in the last six games. Smith's role is too inconsistent to rely on him in season-long fantasy formats, but he has some appeal as a DFS dart throw when in the right matchup.

Smith had zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over six minutes during Monday's 113-93 loss to the Pelicans.

Coming into the contest, Smith had posted 7.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 assists in 15.5 minutes over his past eight games (three starts), including a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double in Indiana's previous contest. However, he fell out of the rotation Monday, as Isaiah Jackson (15), Oshae Brissett (12), Goga Bitadze (11), James Johnson (seven) and Terry Taylor (seven) all played more minutes than Smith. The reasoning behind Smith's lack of playing time is unclear, but it's certainly a situation worth monitoring moving forward.

Smith (ankle) will play Monday against the Pelicans, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Smith was originally listed as questionable, but he will be available and could very well come off the bench, something that has happened in five of Indiana's last six games. The former Maryland product is averaging 8.8 points with 5.3 rebounds per game in December.

Smith has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain.

Smith has come off the bench in five of Indiana's last six games but has struggled to produce consistently, as he has scored in double digits just once in that span. The former Maryland product is averaging 8.8 points with 5.3 rebounds per game in December, and if he can't play Monday, then Oshae Brissett and Isaiah Jackson would be in line to get more minutes.

Smith recorded 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds and three blocks in 23 minutes during Friday's 111-108 victory over the Heat.

Smith posted his first double-double since Nov. 18. HIs production has fallen off a bit since moving to the bench, as he is averaging 7.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 assists in 17.0 minutes across five games not starting this season.

Smith isn't starting Sunday's matchup against the Knicks.

Aaron Nesmith will move into the starting lineup, which will shift Smith to a reserve role for just the third time this season. Across his previous two matchup off the bench, Smith has totaled six points, eight rebounds, five assists, four blocks and three steals in 30 minutes.

Smith will start at power forward in Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Smith is replacing Aaron Nesmith in the starting lineup, as the Pacers will opt to go bigger. He is averaging 11.2 points and 6.7 rebounds across 22.6 minutes in 26 games as a starter this season.

Smith isn't starting Monday against the Heat, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Smith has been back in action over the last two games, and he's averaged 8.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game during that time. He'll come off the bench for the first time this year while Aaron Nesmith draws the start Monday.

Smith supplied three points (0-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one steal over 12 minutes during Friday's 121-111 win over the Wizards.

After missing Wednesday's game with a knee issue, Smith returned Friday and missed all seven of his field-goal attempts. Before the injury, he averaged 14.8 points and made 54.5 percent of his shots in his previous six contests. While the 22-year-old has started all 25 games he's played this year, he's averaging just 23.0 minutes per game and has played 20 minutes or fewer in six of his last 10 appearances.

Smith is in the starting five for Friday's game against the Wizards, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith will replace Aaron Nesmith in the starting lineup Friday after missing Wednesday's game due to right knee soreness. The third-year big man has started in all 24 games he's played this season.

Smith (knee) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Smith will return following a one-game absence. He could see more minutes if Myles Turner (hamstring), who is questionable, gets ruled out. Over his past 10 appearances, Smith is averaging 12.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 22.3 minutes.

Smith (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Smith will miss his first game of the season after coming down with right knee soreness following Monday's win over Golden State. Aaron Nesmith is making the start with Smith absent Wednesday.

Smith is questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota due to a sore right knee.

Smith hasn't yet missed a game to begin the season, but he was a late addition to Wednesday's injury report due to his knee issue. If he's unable to suit up against the Timberwolves, more minutes should be available for Oshae Brissett and Isaiah Jackson.

Smith had 15 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 28 minutes during Monday's 112-104 victory over Golden State.

Smith's efforts have been well above the season rate recently, and he delivered again Monday in a big win over the Warriors. Smith has been particularly effective as a rim protector recently, registering seven blocks over the last three games. If he continues to produce near that level, Smith could find his way into some fantasy lineups.

Smith (face) is not on the injury report for Friday's contest against the Jazz, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Smith exited Wednesday's loss to the Kings with a facial contusion but is not on the team's injury report for Friday's game. He should not face any sort of restrictions heading into the contest.

Smith (face) didn't return to Wednesday's loss to Sacramento.

Smith once again finished with a superb offensive outing, as the forward reached the 22-point mark for a second time in three games. However, Smith left early due to a facial injury. He'll presumably be tabbed questionable for the Pacers' next contest Friday against Utah.

Smith is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Kings due to a facial contusion.

Although the severity of the injury appears to be minor, nevertheless, Smith is officially questionable to return to action. The forward added a team-best 22 points before suffering the injury.

Smith racked up 23 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and one block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 114-100 loss to the Clippers.

Smith had an efficient day shooting the basketball and tied his season high with three made triples. He also fell just one rebound shy of a double-double and has swatted away a shot in three of his last four contests. Smith has now scored in double figures in each of his last two games, which is a good sign after being held to six points Nov. 21 and two points Nov. 23 (both against Orlando).

Smith finished with 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 18 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 99-91 victory over the Rockets.

Smith dominated the glass Friday, hauling in a career-high 18 rebounds. He added 10 points to record his fourth double-double of the season, an encouraging performance for skeptical managers. He is currently outside the top 120 thus far but has cracked top 80 value over the past week. Despite a few ups and downs, his role appears relatively secure, making him a viable asset across all 12-team formats.

Smith ended Monday's 129-122 victory over New Orleans with 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block over 29 minutes.

Myles Turner's big night stole the show for Indiana, but Smith quietly posted his third double-double of the season. The 2020 first-round pick, who was cast off by the Suns, has started every game thus far and is up to 11.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 blocks per game in 24.2 minutes. His percentages -- 45.2% FG, 29.7% 3PT, 68.2% FT -- leave plenty to be desired, however.

Smith ended Monday's 120-106 loss to the 76ers with 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 25 minutes.

Smith turned in another encouraging performance, delivering solace for those who took a chance on him in their drafts. After a slow start, he has been able to rediscover the form that propelled him into the fantasy discussion late last season. While there are sure to be a few bumps in the road, the recent signs have been positive.

Smith totaled 19 points (9-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 28 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 win over the Pistons.

Smith finally found some form in the win, reminding everyone just what he can do on the basketball court. After a disappointing preseason, Smith failed to deliver anything of note over the first two games of the season. That changed here as he put up solid contributions on both ends of the floor. It appears as though his role is secure and so while there will be some bumps in the road, he should be locked in as a 12-team commodity the rest of the way.

Smith (face) is available for Saturday's matchup against the Pistons, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Smith was struck in the nose during Friday's loss to the Spurs, limiting him to seven minutes. In his 29 total minutes to start the year, Smith has racked up 18 points, 10 rebounds, one assist and one block.

Smith (face) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Smith exited Friday's game against the Spurs early due to a facial injury. Apparently, his questionable status stems from a lingering knee issue and not his facial injury. Some combination of Oshae Brissett, Isaiah Jackson and Terry Taylor would be in ilne for some extra run if he is ultimately unable to go.

Smith won't return to Friday's game aginst the Spurs after being hit in the face, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

The extent of the damage to Smith is unclear, but it could also call into question his availability for Saturday evening's game against the Pistons. If he's unable to go, either Oshae Brissett or Isaiah Jackson could be in line to get the starting nod. Smith collected just two points and two rebounds over seven minutes before his departure.

Smith (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Smith felt knee soreness after the opener, but he's fine for Friday. During Wednesday's loss to the Wizards, he posted 16 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 22 minutes.

Smith is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to right knee soreness.

Smith was also questionable ahead of Wednesday's season opener, but he played through his knee injury and logged 16 points, eight rebounds, an assist and a block in 22 minutes. Although he continues to deal with a sore knee, it wouldn't be surprising to see him suit up once again Friday.

Smith (knee) said that he'll play in Wednesday's season opener against the Wizards, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Smith was dealing with right knee tendonitis coming into Wednesday, but it won't prevent him from taking the floor for the Pacers' season opener. He figures to draw the start at power forward alongside Myles Turner in Indiana's frontcourt.

Smith is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to right knee soreness.

Smith may have picked up the injury in the Pacers' final preseason game or in a recent practice. If he's out for the opener, more minutes could be in store for Oshae Brissett, Isaiah Jackson and Terry Taylor.

Smith totaled 10 points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Friday's loss to Houston.

After a strong end to his 2021-22 season, Smith was handed the starting power forward role, making him an intriguing fantasy target. A lot of chatter resulted in him moving inside the top 100 when it comes to draft projections. Unfortunately, he has not been able to live up to the hype during what has been an underwhelming preseason. He remains a standard league target but it's fair to say that some of the shine has been taken off when was looking like a breakout opportunity.

Smith (ankle) will start Wednesday's preseason clash versus the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Smith was nearing 100 percent health early in camp after suffering a mild ankle tweak leading up to it, and it appears he's all systems go for the preseason. The third-year forward should play a sizeable role for the rebuilding Pacers in 2022-23 and is coming off a promising sophomore season that saw him post 9.2 points and 6.0 rebounds over 18.1 minutes per game.

Smith is nearing 100 percent after suffering a mild ankle tweak ahead of training camp, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Smith posted 13.4 points and 7.6 rebounds across 22 appearances with Indiana last season -- by far the best stretch of his career. The 2020 first-round pick should continue to get opportunities to replicate his success from last year, but he likely won't garner a major role unless Myles Turner gets moved.

Smith is close to 100 percent healthy after suffering a mild ankle tweak ahead of training camp, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

After coming over in a mid-season trade from Phoenix, Smith averaged 13.4 points and 7.6 rebounds across 22 appearances with Indiana. The 2020 first-round pick should continue to get opportunities to replicate his success from last season, but he could be part of a messy frontcourt rotation until Myles Turner gets moved.

Smith and the Pacers agreed to a two-year deal Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Smith was traded to the Pacers from the Suns at the deadline last season. In his 22 appearances with Indiana, he averaged 13.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 24.7 minutes -- the best stretch of his career. The Pacers are rebuilding, so Smith should continue to get chances to prove his potential, though consistent minutes in the mid-to-upper 20s may not be there unless Myles Turner gets moved.

Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Smith will miss back-to-back games to end the regular season. Across 22 appearances with the Pacers this season, the second-year big man has averaged 13.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 24.7 minutes per game.

Smith (groin) will not play in Saturday's matchup with the 76ers, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith had logged 20-plus minutes in five consecutive games before landing on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game. His absence means he will have just one more chance to suit up this year in the Pacers' regular-season finale versus the Nets on Sunday.

Smith is questionable for Saturday's contest against the 76ers due to left groin soreness.

Smith has played 20-plus minutes in five straight games, so his potential absence could leave Indiana shorthanded against Joel Embiid. Goga Bitadze (foot) is also questionable, which leaves Isaiah Jackson, Oshae Brissett and Terry Taylor as the only healthy big man currently on Indiana's roster.

Smith contributed 19 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3PT, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal in the 131-122 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday.

With injuries to centers Myles Turner and Goga Bitadze, Smith has become a solid contributor for Indiana since the end of February. The second-year forward put up 13.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in March and has two games with 17-plus to start the month of April.

Smith chipped in 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds and three blocks over 30 minutes during Saturday's 131-91 loss to the Raptors.

Smith returned to action Saturday following a two-game absence due to an illness. The second-year big man picked up right where he left off, scoring in double figures for a fifth consecutive appearance. He also blocked a team-high three shots, marking his second-highest total of the season. Across 10 contests in March, Smith has averaged 14.0 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 26.2 minutes per game.

Smith (illness) will be available for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Smith sat out Indiana's last two games with his illness, but he is ready to get back on the court. It remains to be seen if he will be at full speed, but he figures to produce if he is, having averaged 13.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists over his last 16 appearances.

Smith (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Smith has missed the past two games due to an illness, and his status is in jeopardy once more. Isaiah Jackson (headache) has already been ruled out, and Goga Bitadze (foot) is also questionable.

Smith (illness) is out Thursday against the Grizzlies, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Smith was initially off the injury report but will end up missing a second straight game due to an illness. Goga Bitadze (foot) is a game-time call while Isaiah Jackson (head) is out, so the Pacers' frontcourt is thin.

Smith is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Memphis.

An illness kept Smith out of Wednesday night's loss to the Kings, but he'll be back to availability on the second half of the back-to-back. With Isaiah Jackson (headache) out and Goga Bitadze (foot) questionable, Smith could be in line for a slight boost in minutes.

Smith (illness) won't play Wednesday against the Kings.

Smith wasn't included on the team's initial injury report, but he'll miss his first game since Jan. 30 due to an unspecified illness. As a result, Terry Taylor could see additional run in the Pacers' frontcourt.

Smith (head) is available for Sunday's contest against the Trail Blazers, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Smith suffered a head contusion during Friday's win over Houston and didn't return to the contest. He was initially ruled questionable for Sunday, but the second-year big man will be available off the bench. With Isaiah Jackson (concussion) out, Smith could see an increased role in the frontcourt.

Smith (head) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Trail Blazers.

Smith suffered a head bruise Friday. If available, he could see increased run since Isaiah Jackson (concussion) is out and Goga Bitadze (foot) is questionable.

Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against Houston due to a head contusion, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Smith went to the locker room in the third quarter of Friday's matchup and will be unavailable to close out the game. He was efficient prior to his departure, as he totaled 17 points (8-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and 10 rebounds in 13 minutes. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Sunday against the Trail Blazers.

Smith finished with 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 27 minutes during Sunday's 131-128 loss to the Hawks.

With Sunday's effort, Smith snapped a three game streak of not recording a double-double. He's blocked seven shots over his past three games, which has been a factor in mitigating his sub-30 minutes per game. Per-36 minutes, Smith is averaging 17.7 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game, while knocking down 39.1 percent of his threes.

Smith tallied 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one block across 28 minutes Tuesday in the Pacers' 127-124 loss to the Cavaliers.

After he averaged 11.0 rebounds per game over a stretch of four contests from Feb. 27 through March 4, Smith has grabbed 11 boards in total between the Pacers' last two contests. His downturn in that category notwithstanding, Smith has continued to bring value as a source of efficient scoring, three-pointers and blocks off the Indiana bench. Through his first four games of March, Smith is averaging 14.3 points, 1.3 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks while converting 56.8 percent of his field goals and 83.3 percent of his free throws.

Smith closed with 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one block over 29 minutes during Friday's 111-106 loss to Detroit.

With Goga Bitadze (foot) sidelined, Smith operated as the primary backup center. The second-year big man scored in double figures for the eighth time over his last nine games and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds en route to his second straight game with a double-double. Since joining the Pacers, Smith has averaged 13.0 points and 8.3 rebounds across 25.6 minutes per game.

Smith chipped in 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 122-114 overtime victory over Orlando.

Smith scored in double figures for a fourth consecutive contest and grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds en route to his sixth double-double of the campaign. Across eight games as a member of the Pacers, the second-year big man has averaged 13.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 25.1 minutes per game. Since the trade of Domantas Sabonis, Indiana has seen numerous surprising performances from the likes of Smith, Isaiah Jackson, Oshae Brissett, Goga Bitadze and even two-way forward Terry Taylor, though they likely all have limited fantasy potential as long as they are all sharing the frontcourt duties.

Smith will come off the bench Wednesday against the Magic.

Playing without Malcolm Brogdon on Monday, the Pacers went big with all three of Smith, Oshae Brissett and Isaiah Jackson in the starting lineup. But with Brogdon back Wednesday, Smith is the odd the man. The ex-Sun posted 14 points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes before being ejected from Monday's contest.

Smith was ejected from Monday's game against Orlando after picking up two technical fouls, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports. He ends his night with 14 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3PT, 3-4 FT) and eight rebounds over 25 minutes.

According to Boyd, Smith picked up two technical fouls in the third quarter within seconds after waving his hand at an official and then vocalizing his displeasure of the first technical foul. Despite exiting early, Smith managed to finish in double figures for the sixth time in his last seven matchups after struggling to begin the month of February.

Smith will start Monday's game against the Magic.

Smith totaled 28 points (10-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists and one block in 55 minutes off the bench in the past two games, and he'll return to Indiana's starting five Monday. Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) is out, so Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield will open as the Pacers' backcourt options.

Smith will come off the bench Friday against the Thunder, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Coach Rick Carlisle will opt to start Isaiah Jackson and Oshae Brissett in the frontcourt, so Smith will head to the bench. He could still see double-digit minutes.

Smith played 17 minutes and finished with 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists in Tuesday's 128-119 loss to the Bucks.

Though Smith was elevated to the starting five after two straight quality games in a row off the Indiana bench, he actually saw fewer minutes Tuesday than he had in either of the previous two contests. The downturn in playing time was mostly a byproduct of Smith fouling out of the game, which allowed Terry Taylor (32 minutes) to see more extensive run off the bench. With all of Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles), Chris Duarte (toe) and Isaiah Jackson (ankle) likely to be sidelined Wednesday against the Wizards, Smith could pick up another start, but the 21-year-old could shift back to the bench following the All-Star break.

Smith is starting at power forward Tuesday against the Bucks, Rich Rovito of AP Sports reports.

Smith and Goga Bitadze will start in the frontcourt. It's not clear if this is a trend that will continue or if it's a measure against the frontline of Bobby Portis and Giannis Antetokounmpo. It seems likely that Smith will move back to the bench once Chris Duarte (toe) is healthy. In his first two games with the Pacers, Smith has averaged 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks.

Smith chipped in 17 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds and one block over 23 minutes during Sunday's 129-120 loss to the Timberwolves.

After putting up 12 points, three boards, one steal and one block in his Pacers debut Friday, Smith popped for one of his best performances of the season. The 2020 first-round pick quickly fell out of favor in Phoenix, but he'll be one of several big men vying for minutes in the Indiana frontcourt with Domantas Sabonis no longer in town. Smith should continue to get increased looks in the Pacers' final two games before the break, though his minutes will likely be sliced once Myles Turner (foot) is back in the lineup.

Smith totaled 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Friday's 120-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Smith was traded from the Suns to the Pacers on Thursday and came off the bench for his new team a day after the transaction. The 21-year-old made an impact right away, as he shot 71.4 percent from the floor to score in double figures for the first time since Jan. 28. Although his uptick in playing time was encouraging, it's not yet clear what role he'll have once Terry Taylor (illness) and Isaiah Jackson (ankle) are at full strength.

Smith (trade pending) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Smith was traded from the Suns to the Pacers on Thursday and will be able to make his team debut a day later. He averaged 6.0 points and 4.8 rebounds in 13.2 minutes per game across 29 appearances with Phoenix to begin the year, but he could see a slightly increased role for the rebuilding Pacers.

Smith and a second-round pick were traded Thursday from the Suns to the Pacers for Torrey Craig, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

It's been no secret the Suns have failed to utilize Smith, who was the 10th overall pick in 2020. He's appeared in just 56 games in two years, with averages of 4.1 points and 3.1 rebounds in 9.6 minutes. In theory, he has a better chance of seeing minutes with the rebuilding Pacers, but Indiana also has an interest in developing Goga Bitadze, Isaiah Jackson, Oshae Brissett and Terry Taylor.

Smith (coach's decision) didn't leave the bench Saturday in the Suns' 113-103 win over the Pacers.

Even though Deandre Ayton (ankle) was sidelined for a third straight game Saturday, Smith hasn't been to maintain a spot in head coach Monty Williams' rotation. The second-year big man has logged just two minutes over that three-catch stretch, with Williams instead leaning on JaVale McGee and Bismack Biyombo as the team's options at center. Though Smith previously averaged 15.8 points, 10.2 boards and 1.0 blocks over 25.7 minutes per game during a six-game stretch from Dec. 27 through Jan. 6 while both Ayton and McGee missed time while in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the 21-year-old wasn't able to parlay his performance into a stable role. Considering the Suns have already declined his third-year team option for the 2022-23 season, Smith is a prime candidate to be dealt ahead of the Feb. 10 trade deadline.

Smith finished with 19 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Thursday's 106-89 win over the Clippers.

A prolific rebounder, Smith gobbled up eight offensive boards and overmatched an undersized Marcus Morris and a 32-year-old Serge Ibaka. The absence of DeAndre Ayton (COVID-19 protocols) allowed Smith to showcase his prowess on the glass and some crafty moves around the basket. Although Ayton is likely to return Saturday again the Heat, Smith is a name to remember.

Smith (head) will return to Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Smith caught an elbow to the head. However, he's seemingly avoided any concussion symptoms and will return to the game.

Smith was hit with an elbow during the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Pelicans and went to the locker room, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

The extent of the injury isn't clear. He should be considered questionable to return.

Smith provided 19 points (8-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds and two blocks across 24 minutes during Sunday's 133-99 win over the Hornets.

Smith started for the second game in a row with Deandre Ayton (COVID-19) sidelined and delivered another impressive outing. The second-year big man has decent upside while Ayton remains out and is taking advantage of the opportunity, with two double-doubles over his last three contests. He has also scored in double digits in each one of those aforementioned three games.

Smith posted 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Friday's 123-108 loss to the Suns.

Smith got the second start of his career and had arguably his best performance in the NBA. He's been rarely used since being drafted but was thrust into a bigger role with both Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee in protocols. If he can continue to play well in the short term, it could lead to more minutes in the future.

Smith will start Friday's matchup against the Celtics, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

With Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee in protocols and Frank Kaminsky (knee) also out, coach Monty Williams will opt to give Smith just the second start of his career. The No. 10 overall pick from 2020 has only appeared in 40 NBA games for a total of 298 minutes mostly due to coach's decision. In the three games that he's seen at least 20 minutes this season, he's averaged 11.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals.

Smith provided 11 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 115-97 victory over the Thunder.

It's all hands on deck for big men on the Suns' roster while Deandre Ayton (COVID-19 Protocols) sits, and Smith has shown up in a big way for Phoenix. The 2020 first-round pick has logged 26 points and 23 rebounds over the past two games, and although JaVale McGee will likely draw the starts in Ayton's absence, Smith has come close to matching his teammate's production.

Smith closed Monday's 114-113 loss to the Grizzlies with 15 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds and one steal over 29 minutes.

Smith received an extended run due to Deandre Ayton's (COVID-19 Protocols) absence, a clear sign that we should see more of Smith this week. It's been a frustrating season for Smith, as various injuries and illnesses have kept him from action. The Suns also declined his third-year rookie option, which signaled a potential departure in the offseason. Right now, the Suns need all the help they can get up front, so Smith's fantasy value is at its zenith this week.

Smith (illness) is available Thursday against the Wizards, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Smith has missed the past two games due to an illness. Even though he's available Thursday, he may not play. Smith is a fringe rotation option, as he's appeared in just eight games this season with averages of 3.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 7.1 minutes.

Smith (non-COVID illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.

Smith will miss his second straight game with the illness. With Smith out and Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness) listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest after sitting out back-to-back games, JaVale McGee could be in store for another heavy workload against Portland.

Smith (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Smith landed on the team's injury report due to a non-COVID-19-related illness and will miss Monday's matchup while returning to full strength. With Deandre Ayton (illness), Frank Kaminsky (out) and Dario Saric (knee) all out, expect JaVale McGee and Cameron Johnson to see a heavy workload in Los Angeles.

Smith (non-COVID illness) is questionable for Monday's contest against the Clippers.

Smith landed on the injury report Monday due to a non-COVID illness. With Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness) also questionable, JaVale McGee appears to be in line for a hefty workload against the Clippers.

The Suns declined Smith's $4.7 million third-year rookie option Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

This is a pretty crushing indictment of how Smith's tenure in Phoenix has gone since the Suns made him the No. 10 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft -- two picks ahead of Tyrese Haliburton. Smith battled an ankle injury early last season and quickly fell out of favor, and he ended up appearing in just 27 contests. The Maryland product showed signs of improvement during the 2021 Las Vegas Summer League, but he's now seen the floor in only two of Phoenix's first five games. He'll still have the bulk of the season to prove himself, but the decision to decline the rookie option means Smith will be set to hit unrestricted free agency next summer.

Smith posted 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and a steal in Monday's preseason opener against the Kings.

The Suns got an extended look at the 2020 first-rounder, who saw a game-high 32 minutes of action as the backup to Deandre Ayton (12 minutes). Smith was a major disappointment as a rookie last season, but he had a strong showing in Summer League, and the hope is that he can eventually slot in as a reliable, No. 2 center. The Suns did sign JaVale McGee in free agency to provide some insurance, however.

Smith was named to the 2021 All-Summer League First Team on Wednesday.

Coming off of a relatively disappointing rookie season, the No. 10 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft made his presence known in Las Vegas, averaging 16.2 points, 12.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game across four appearances. While he struggled from the field (36.5% FG) and did not block a single shot, Smith showed off his three-point range (2.5 3PM/G; 35.7% 3Pt) and led the entire Summer League in rebounding. Heading into his second NBA season, Smith will compete with Frank Kaminsky and offseason addition JaVale McGee for minutes behind entrenched starter Deandre Ayton.

Smith will start Sunday's contest against the Spurs.

The rookie will be making his first career start in the Suns' regular-season finale. He's been a fringe rotation player all season but could see big minutes for development purposes. Per 36 minutes, he's averaging 13.1 points and 8.5 rebounds.

Smith (coach's decision) didn't play during Monday's win over Milwaukee.

The rookie remained on the sidelines for a second time over the past three games. Smith posted two points and grabbed three rebounds in six minutes during the Suns' loss to the Spurs last Saturday. Across 20 outings, the former Maryland product is averaging 1.3 points and 1.0 rebound.

Smith was recalled from the G League by the Suns on Friday, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.

The 21-year-old has been playing with the Agua Caliente Clippers in the G League bubble for nearly two weeks, but he'll rejoin the Suns this weekend. Smith will provide frontcourt depth but is unlikely to see much playing time with Dario Saric (ankle) the only player listed on the injury report.

Smith (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's game against the Magic, Gerald Bourquet of FanSided.com reports.

Smith has fallen out of the rotation in recent games, but he'll be inactive against Orlando for an undisclosed reason. Even if he's available Tuesday against the Nets, he's unlikely to see much playing time for the Suns.

Smith (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) was active for Friday's 130-126 overtime loss to the Nuggets, but he went unused off the bench.

The rookie first-round pick had already been excised from head coach Monty Williams' rotation before entering the league's health and safety protocol Jan. 7, so Smith's lack of use in his return to action didn't come as a major surprise. The Suns used Deandre Ayton, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and Frank Kaminsky as their frontcourt options Friday, and Smith will likely drop to sixth in the pecking order among the Suns' big men once Dario Saric clears the health and safety protocol.

Smith (COVID-19 protocols) is available for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Smith has been out since Dec. 26 due to the NBA's health and safety protocols, but he'll be eligible to return to the court Thursday. It's possible that the Suns could opt to ease him back into action.

Smith (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game at Houston.

Smith continues to be sidelined by the NBA's health and safety protocols, and it's unclear when he's expected to retake the court.

Smith (COVID-19 protocols) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Smith hasn't played since Dec. 26 due to the league's health and safety protocols, and he'll remain sidelined for Monday's matchup. A timetable for his return hasn't yet been announced.

Smith (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Smith continues to go through the NBA's health and safety protocols and hasn't seen game action since Dec. 26.

Smith (COVID-19) will not play in Monday's game against the Wizards.

Smith will miss another contest, per the league's health and safety protocols. He hasn't played since Dec. 26, and it remains unclear when the rookie will be available again.

Smith (health and safety protocols) won't play in Saturday's contest against Indiana.

The rookie will remain sidelined for an eight straight game due to the NBA's health and safety protocols regarding COVID-19. Smith has only appeared in two games this season, averaging 2.0 points and 2.5 rebounds.

Smith has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons due to health and safety protocols, Gerald Bourguet of The Step Back reports.

Smith didn't take the court during Wednesday's 123-115 win over the Raptors after sitting out the previous five games due to a sprained ankle, and it now appears that he'll be forced to miss time as a result of protocols related to COVID-19. Dario Saric's role could expand in Detroit with Smith unavailable.

Smith (coach's decision) didn't see the court Wednesday in the Suns' 123-115 win over the Raptors.

Smith was cleared to play after missing the Suns' last five games with a sprained ankle, but he found himself on the outside of head coach Monty Williams' 10-man rotation. Though Smith had played backup minutes in the frontcourt in the Suns' first two games before he got hurt, Phoenix was without Dario Saric (quadriceps) for both contests. With Saric now healthy again, he'll likely join Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and Cameron Johnson as the Suns' primary rotational big men in most games, leaving Smith on the outside looking in for playing time.

Smith (ankle) is active for Wednesday's game against Toronto.

The rookie will get his first chance at playing time since Dec. 26, a span of five straight missed games. It might be hard to come by however, as Deandre Ayton and Dario Saric are controlling the center position so far.

Smith (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Gerald Bourguet of FanSided reports.

Smith, who was previously ruled out due to a sprained ankle, has been upgraded to questionable. The Suns have looked great so far in his absence using Dario Saric and Frank Kaminsky as reserve frontcourt players, so a significant role is far from guaranteed for Smith when he's available.

Smith (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Smith hasn't played since Dec. 26 as he's dealt with a left ankle sprain. Dario Saric should continue to see an increased role with Smith sidelined.

Smith (ankle) is out Sunday against the Clippers.

Smith continues to be shelved due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the Raptors.

Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Smith will be sidelined for the fourth straight game due to the left ankle sprain. It's unclear how long the 20-year-old is expected to be sidelined.

Smith (ankle) won't play in Thursday's contest against Utah, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

The rookie will miss a third straight after coming down with a left ankle sprain in last Saturday's loss against the Kings. The center is currently averaging 2.0 points in 10.0 minutes over two appearances.

Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup with the Pelicans, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

The 20-year-old missed Sunday's game against the Kings due to the left ankle sprain and will also be sidelined Tuesday. Frank Kaminsky played 19 minutes Sunday and could continue to have an increased role while Smith is sidelined.

Smith (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Kings.

Smith was a late addition to the Suns' injury report due to a left ankle sprain, and he'll be unable to take the court Sunday while he recovers. Frank Kaminsky could see an increased role in his absence. Smith's next chance to return will be Tuesday against the Pelicans.

Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against Sacramento due to a left ankle sprain.

Smith has come off the bench in each of the first two games this year, and he only played four minutes in Saturday's loss to the Kings. His ankle injury could help provide an explanation for his limited usage, and it's not yet clear whether he'll suit up Sunday.

Smith is coming off the bench for Wednesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

The 20-year-old received the start in Monday's exhibition but will head to the bench Wednesday with Jae Crowder (personal) returning to action. Smith should provide depth in the frontcourt behind Deandre Ayton during his rookie campaign.

Smith had eight points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3PT, 1-2 FT) and seven rebounds in Monday's preseason loss to the Jazz.

Getting the starting nod with Dario Saric, Cam Johnson and Jae Crowder all sidelined, Smith got the nod alongside Deandre Ayton up front. It was a fairly encouraging showing for the rookie, though he hit just one of his four three-point attempts and was whistled for four fouls in 24 minutes.