Smith is out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to a concussion.

EDGE Analysis

Smith remains in the league's concussion protocol, which is keeping him out for a second consecutive contest. Isaac Okoro is in line for an uptick in playing time Wednesday, while Lachlan Olbrich appears slated to handle the backup center role behind Nikola Vucevic.

Smith (concussion) won't play Monday in Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is currently in concussion protocol and will need to clear a series of tests before he's allowed to return to the court. Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips should pick up the slack in Smith's absence.

Smith entered the league's concussion protocol following the Bulls' 112-99 loss to the Hornets on Saturday, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was evaluated by medical staff after a head-to-head collision with LaMelo Ball early in the third quarter, and the former has now been placed in concussion protocol. The Bulls' next game takes place Monday against Boston, but Smith would need to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to be available. With Zach Collins (toe) sidelined, Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips would be in line for more minutes if Smith were to miss time, though it's worth noting that Kevin Huerter led the bench with 31 minutes during Saturday's loss.

Smith is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Saturday's game against Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was helped to the locker room early in the third quarter after a head-to-head collision with LaMelo Ball. Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips will step into larger roles for as long as Smith is being evaluated by medical staff.

Smith went to the locker room early in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Hornets due to a head injury, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was involved in a head-to-head collision with LaMelo Ball, with the former staying down for several minutes before being helped to the locker room. Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips should see more minutes off the bench for as long as Smith is out of the game.

Smith had 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 121-114 win over the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has seen a sharp uptick in playing time in back-to-back starts, and he's paid it off by tallying a pair of double-doubles. He's been a solid contributor across the board over this brief hot stretch, though he's capable of doing even more damage if he can find his touch from beyond the arc. Smith has hit on just two of 11 attempts from downtown in his last two games.

Smith is in the Bulls' starting lineup against the Pelicans on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Bulls will deploy Smith alongside Nikola Vucevic for a bigger starting five in Wednesday's contest. Smith has played 22 minutes or more in each of Chicago's last three games and will enter the team's starting lineup for the first time in the 2025-26 regular season. Over his last three outings, he has averaged 10.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks over 23.3 minutes per game.

Smith racked up 12 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 136-101 loss to the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

With Zach Collins (toe) sidelined, the 25-year-old center tied his most minutes played this season and had a productive night on both ends of the floor, drilling a trio of threes with three combined steals and blocks. Smith was capped at 17 minutes in each of his first six games after returning from a hamstring injury Dec. 12 but has now logged at least 22 minutes in three straight games for the first time this season. The Maryland product is averaging 10.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 threes, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks over the past three games.

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

EDGE Analysis

A left quadriceps contusion won't stop Smith from suiting up Sunday. He's in line to play his usual role as frontcourt depth alongside Zach Collins. Smith has scored in single digits in five straight games, during which he's averaged 5.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 15.5 minutes per contest.

Smith is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a left quadriceps contusion.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is tending to what appears to be a minor quad injury, and he's expected to play through the issue Sunday. In his last four games, Smith is averaging 4.8 points and 5.3 rebounds across 15.0 minutes.