Jalen Smith posts 17 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks in Bulls loss

Fantasy basketball: Smith's double-double and three blocks in 30 minutes as a starter make him worth streaming in most formats, with Chicago having one game…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 29, 2026

Jalen Smith recorded 17 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks and 3 threes on 7-12 shooting with zero turnovers in 30 minutes as a starter in the Bulls' 133-127 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday, October 28.

The line generated 46.7 fantasy points against 22.8 a game over last season (53 games), driven by 30 minutes and 12 field-goal attempts compared with 20.7 minutes and 7.8 shots per outing a year ago. The efficient shooting (58.3 FG%, 21.1% usage, 58.2% true shooting), zero turnovers and three blocks make him a streaming option in both nine-category and points leagues.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Jalen Smith

Smith has started all five games this season and is averaging 13.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 23.5 minutes a game. Last season he put up 10.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.5 threes in 20.7 minutes over 53 games, starting 40 per cent of the time. The uptick in minutes and starting role has translated to 20.9 projected fantasy points per game in default points scoring.

Chicago has one game left this week, on Wednesday. Smith's combination of boards, blocks and threes without hurting percentages or turnovers makes him useful in category leagues, while the volume in expanded minutes lifts his points-league ceiling. His glass-cleaner profile (8.2 rebounds a game through five contests) adds value in formats that reward defensive production.

What to do

• Stream Smith in most leagues with the Bulls playing Wednesday and his expanded role intact.

• Start Smith this week if you roster him, given the 30-minute workload and across-the-board production.

• Add Smith where boards, blocks and threes are scarce, as he provides all three without costing you in turnovers or percentages.

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