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.

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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 ... but it might take a Vucevic trade ...

Maybe they can win it all even though Jalen Hurts is hurting and not exactly ... as Sunday’s 28-22 victory over the Rams in an NFC divisional playoff game at snowy Lincoln Financial Field ...

Jan 19, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (5) dribbles the ball during the second half against Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) at Moda Center.

The Mavs are roughly $5.2 million over the luxury ... but it would take some salary cap magic as both the Lakers and Mavericks are up against the tax apron. Jalen Smith is still just 24 years ...