Jalen Smith finishes through contact, 10/26/2026

Jalen Smith with the flush, 10/21/2026

The following proposed Lakers trade would give JJ Redick a reliable third big man in Jalen Smith, who can back up Walker Kessler. The post Lakers Proposed to Land $27M Center via Trade to Finalize Roster appeared first on HEAVY.

Jalen Smith rises up and throws it down, 10/14/2026

The Chicago Bulls could look to have all their big men in the rotation this season to help limit injury risk.

The Los Angeles Lakers may have improved to 2-1 after their victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night, but that hasn’t smoothed over some of weaker areas on the roster. For all the excitement the offseason roster moves brought, most still worried about the Lakers’ big man depth. This preseason has only highlighted the frontcourt […] The post Lakers Get Major Trade Update on $27M Top Center Target After Defeating Kings appeared first on HEAVY.

Nic Claxton was supposed to be the Bulls’ starting center, with Jalen Smith settling into the backup role. Then Claxton tweaked his hamstring, and coach Tiago Splitter said he’d miss at least two weeks, with a reevaluation coming before the Oct. 21 opener. Smith stepped in against Phoenix on Wednesday, and the Jalen Smith starting […] The post Jalen Smith Starting Center Push Gives Bulls a Surprise Problem appeared first on HEAVY.

Jalen Smith throws it down!, 10/07/2026

The Nic Claxton injury will keep the Chicago Bulls center out at least two weeks after he tweaked his hamstring during training camp. Head coach Tiago Splitter said Claxton will be re-evaluated in two weeks after the hamstring setback. Claxton is not ruled out for October 21 against Toronto, but the timeline provides no guarantee […] The post Nic Claxton Injury Is A Brutal Blow For Chicago Bulls Preseason Plans appeared first on Stadium Rant.