Jalen Smith Injury Status Update for March 19th, 2026
Jalen Smith of the Bulls has been ruled out and will not play today. Jalen was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 19th game Jalen has missed this season.
Jalen Smith Season Averages
Jalen's absence leaves a significant hole in the Bulls rotation. Across 47 games this season, he's averaging 10.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game while playing 20.3 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.3 | 10.2 | 6.9 | 1.3 | 7.6 |
Bulls Performance With & Without Jalen Smith
The numbers tell a clear story about Jalen's value to the Bulls. With Jalen in the lineup this season, the team is 23-24. Without him, they've gone 3-14. The Bulls's net rating is 10.0 points worse per 100 possessions when Jalen plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (104.6 vs 114.9), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 23-24 | 3-14 | — |
| Off Rating | 114.9 | 104.6 | -10.3 |
| Def Rating | 116.9 | 116.6 | -0.2 |
| Net Rating | -2.0 | -12.0 | -10.0 |
| PPG | 118.6 | 106.7 | -11.9 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jalen Smith?
When Jalen sits, other Bulls players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Collin Sexton and Leonard Miller stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jalen has been out this season, Collin Sexton has averaged 5.9 more points per game, 6.5 additional field goal attempts and 13.4 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.9 | FGA: +6.5 | MPG: +13.4
When Jalen has been out this season, Leonard Miller has averaged 7.4 more points per game, 3.4 additional field goal attempts, 13.7 extra minutes and 3.6 more rebounds.
PPG: +7.4 | FGA: +3.4 | MPG: +13.7 | RPG: +3.6
Jalen Smith Betting Trends
For bettors, Jalen's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Bulls's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Jalen has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Smith) Bulls UNDER: 12-5 (+6.4u, 231.8 / -111 avg. line) Isaac Okoro 3PM UNDER: 9-2 (+6.1u, 1.4 / -137 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Jalen Smith's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Cavaliers @ Bulls - March 19, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers: Jarrett Allen (Out) Donovan Mitchell (Questionable) Chicago Bulls: Anfernee Simons (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Jalen's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Bulls.