Who is Jalen Smith; What Can He Bring to the Bulls?

[@HeadStartNFL]

Finally rebuilding. Goodbye derozen and thank you for everything brother

[@HeadStartNFL]

Only question is what this means for adama sanogo

[@alleycat5452]

Remember he hit them game winner back to back

[@swaymcthunder1219]

​@HeadStartNFL I don't think this has much of an effect on sanogo. I feel Smith will play more as a PF, sanogo I don't feel like van play the 4 at this level. Sanogo is most likely vuc's backup if they don't pick anyone else up

[@HeadStartNFL]

@@alleycat5452 that was crazy!!!!

[@bmla88]

Wait until the fans grow impatient with rebuilding and we ping pong back

[@michaeldavids6495]

Not unhappy with this move, but Andre was a monster that Billy had no idea how to use.

[@alanrocks1458]

And you can’t blame he’s getting a better bag & role in a team that actually wants him.

[@swaymcthunder1219]

This is a good signing, there isn't much risk with the money or length. Huge upside for him still.

[@jaredisaac1235]

@@swaymcthunder1219not really what he was saying.

[@Drift4Drifters]

He deserves a team with a coach that don't underestimate him.

[@donaldpeters6310]

All they had to do was feed Drummond down low he was dominate.

[@christopherdonofrio9997]

I don’t care but def hope Javonte green is somehow back on this team next year he 1000 percent deserves a spot especially on this team

[@Drift4Drifters]

I have the same feeling about Bitim.

[@dremadethisbeat5985]

Man green is the man they need to build around 😂

[@swaymcthunder1219]

This is a great signing, i agree with everything you said. Low risk, very high reward. Position we really need. Pat can move back to his real position as a SF. The rebuild is finally here!

[@DJKaBz1]

Honestly can’t believe the bulls are actually adding size to the roster, they got a fresh version of wcj 🤷‍♂️

[@TrenchesToTribes]

Bro what they same age

[@DJKaBz1]

@@TrenchesToTribes yeah, bulls haven’t had a pf since the trade of lauri

[@miketricoli8288]

They still don't have a solid 7 foot center.

[@DJKaBz1]

@@miketricoli8288 true, but the bulls have 3 rim protectors now for the first time in forever

[@MrKDubya21]

5:35 People didn't expect jimmy butler to be a star either at that age

[@DeathToHypeBeasts]

I’m from Maryland so i know him and im glad we have him

[@robertcuratolo5339]

I wish somebody would give this kid a chance to start. Smith 207 career games 54 starts Avg 16.5 mins 8.5 pts PWill 213 career games 175 starts 27.7 mins 9.7 pts

[@lolroflstomp]

I've always liked Jalen Smith when I've actually seen him get minutes. I watched some highlights of his and also saw quite a lot of stuff I didn't realize he could do. He can play.

[@chizzyxv3408]

I forgot who said it but they saying demar plans on leaving and the Caruso trade was the deciding factor

[@nbaunleashed4443]

Just saw that 😔

[@jefferydawson5448]

Bulls not going anywhere, it's only right, and they want that top 10 pick next year, so expect a roster that'll win somewhere between 30 and 35 games, unless someone take off and have a career year..

[@chizzyxv3408]

@@jefferydawson5448 all 15 players could have a career year...I'm not expecting nor hoping for the playoffs, I wanna look good losing . Lol

[@TCBLAROOOFFICALPAGE]

FUTURE BRIGHT LETS GOOOOO CHICAGO BULLS

[@tothemax5223]

i love this signing ngllllll he's a young potential rim protector and actually hustles on the glass

[@Goofisawesome248]

He’s got goggles Horace grant returns ?

[@BK4L-qe2ng]

I'm very familiar with Jalen Smith hes a very underrated Big in this league frfr he xan stretch the floor very good for a big hea easily a starter in this league if he had the right situation and it may be our bulls he xiuld definitely start for the bulls if we trade vooch

[@TumultuousM]

I've always wanted this guy to be a Bull since he got to Phoenix

[@ecobean3440]

I like Jalen Smith. I'm not saying he will be an All Star but he has lots of untapped potential. As his role increased so did his production at Indy. At Phoenix, he was stuck behind Ayton, and Indy was behind Myles Turner. 9 mill per yr is a gr8 contract for someone on the upswing of their career. The Bulls will need his rebounding, help defense in the low post, and a big who runs the floor well. AK is doing a good job so far with drafting Matas, and signing Jalen. Now he has to get a good return for Zach and DeMar and the rebuild will be complete.

[@stephenballard822]

Looks like Bulls is close to committing to the the rebuild. 🤞 For fun rebuilding please please Bol Bol

[@TrenchesToTribes]

Bol bol would fit great

[@Raging_Bull1]

Bol bol resigned with the suns

[@BullsFan2345]

This is a great pickup for the Bulls. Now we just try to get rid of Vuc and get a good center in return like Gafford

[@chitownking7427]

As much as I'd love to see Gafford back in a Bulls jersey, I just don't see any way Dallas moves him, especially now that they lost DJJ to the Clippers. A big reason for their success last season was the hyper athletic good defender type players they had, such as DJJ, Gafford and Lively. They can't afford to lose Gaff after losing DJJ

[@Adog00]

So glad we got him!!!

[@Hicks-g1m]

Thanks for explaining who Jalen Smith is Bulls central. I'm not familiar with him at all. Sounds like he needs to improve his defense I hope he can help the Bulls win more key word hope

[@MikloFumando]

Bruh I literally said we were gonna get Jalen Smith. I think this is a good look. Was hoping Lavine for Turner and smith. Wishful thinking.

[@Bandanna-keyring-hardcore]

Not just wishful thinking it’s literally makes no sense lol

[@MikloFumando]

@@Bandanna-keyring-hardcore how so?

[@ayoowets]

Bulls finally listening to the people. Jalen Smith can seriously ball. Had him on my dynasty team for a while during his stretch last year

[@f1milo177]

Good pickup imo!

[@DovidMoshe]

As much as I love derozen, I knew that team wasn’t going anywhere by their lack of winning… I am happy about this new young team

[@walker1984]

We still need to trade Vooch and Lavine and maybe sign and trade Demar. That's the perfect off-season. Buy out Lonzo

[@thegoodbad1077]

Keep lonzo. It’s his last year with us anyway and could be dealt as an expiring towards the trade deadline. At least get something out of him.

[@walker1984]

@thegoodbad1077 do you think a player who might not be cleared to play can be included in a trade? I thought NBA had rules against that.

[@thegoodbad1077]

@@tarekt8427 we wouldn’t get anything for him junk, but I would hope we don’t stretch him and pay him off over a number years. That would kill my soul.

[@thegoodbad1077]

@@walker1984 apparently he could be traded or bought out.

[@walker1984]

@@thegoodbad1077 bought out is more likely. I don't think NBA will allow a trade of a player unless he can clear the medical and Lonzo wouldn't pass a physical rn

[@Jichael_Mordan]

I just wish we got a chance to see the Bulls with a different coach

[@mm9is]

Jalen Smith! Not sure how to feel yet but… AK is awake.

[@usaboxing1]

The guy ja dunked on

[@caseyoriginals]

Saying that Jalen Smith will never have a chance of being a star, I think, is unfair. He's really never had the opportunity to be in a consistent rotation.. Undoubtedly a breakout opportunity for stixx and will prove himself worthy of having star potential If given the opportunity and I think the Bulls just gave him one..

[@azpatriot311]

He’s gonna be fine. Great signing.

[@Dewster_42]

I rather this direction over losing AC anyways next season and signing Demar to an untradeable contract the same way Zach’s is turning out

[@Chasingdreams_]

I mean Smith seems solid we had butter fingers Bradley and Drummond. He be fine

[@wyntonmohorn]

If the Bulls aren't able to move Zach LaVine don't be shocked at all. I've said it for the longest don't be surprised if Zach LaVine isn't traded until the next trade deadline.

[@Drift4Drifters]

Youre right, i follow Chicago Bulls, not NBA. I know players even from the Wind City G League team, but didnt watched one single game from the last playoffs.

[@LegalLatinoHeat]

Waiting for your lavine traded video

[@seanterry9512]

Thaddeus Young vibes. Solid offense IQ, would be a great energy guy off the bench but in the grand scheme, the Bulls aren't keeping up w/the trend back to bigger front courts. Wanted Wiseman for that very reason. Bulls have to get off Vuc and bring in someone who can match size against the increasing number of multifaceted seven footers.

[@sjnich]

Kinda wish Demar gets paid. Such a good and loyal dude

[@zachhoff9876]

Which modern day big (playing at the 5) is 6'9"?

[@MrSlantwise]

Bam Adebayo - All-Defensive First Team last season. It's all about standing reach, wingspan, athleticism, and basketball IQ.

[@ricardoong5553]

I was wondering if we can get Nick Richards?

[@ZuberiNtumwa]

Derosa and Zach are scorers, but not winners. Neither can lead a team to very much. The Bulls need talented grinders, who refuse to lose, and always make the playoffs.

[@williamhvx]

He burn us a few times of course I remeber him!

[@Starboy-wr3vd]

Is billy the right coach for this young team?

[@bmla88]

He looks like a futuristic Horace Grant

[@joselola8569]

He def looks taller than 6’9 I don’t believe that’s his actual height.

[@franklinscarlett9698]

We will see......

[@lovehenegan6064]

Yes!!!!😊

[@BlessedPatricio]

I wouldn't count out this team this year. especially if they find a way to move Zach. Donovan is a decent coach. Give him Young talented core that's willing to be coach, this team could be playoff team.

[@werideatdusk]

I think Donovan will do better with this kind of squad.

[@jbohnoff]

I'll be rooting for the Bulls to have a losing record this upcoming season. That ensures we get that 2025 1-10 1st round pick avoiding losing the 1st round pick to San Antonio (if we get an 11+ 1st round pick).

[@tarr3653]

He looks like he should be replacing PWill

[@kerizmaent]

You been wrong on Demar all year. Now you say he's going to get the paid the minimum. U crazy. Clippers is going to pay him. It is not going to be nowhere near 40 million but it's damn show want be the minimum. You better check Demar career average. He hasn't decreased at all as a player. He has been the best player on our team.

[@christophergaubatz6940]

Yeah, Iam totally done with this season. My anticipations are gone and Iam very sad if Demar goes away. Especially for nothing! This is a season I would like to click a button and we jumping directly to the Draft Lottery of 2025 and then to the Draft itself. As Bulls Central said before Iam tired of see my team loosing...

[@Yocara]

I am really happy we are ending Continuity !!

[@Kyle-so6yk]

Hopefully Demar or Lavine can get traded and we get some young assets or picks

[@pickleballroadlesstraveled]

Good pick up finally….they need size and I guess Drummond is not back (a huge loss)….the rebuild should be pointed out is happening because the Gm made many bad decisions, so here we go again…another rebuild

[@ItalianMobBoss]

I'm not feelin a full rebuild, but in this case, we definitely need to do something different. Problem is the front office, especially our head joke (coach) have absolutely no player development skills. Billy Dickhead Donavan has actually shown that he has absolutely no common sense when trying anything to help the younger guys, he actually stops them from doing what they do best on the floor!! TF?? I've actually seen him stop them from making any real steps forward or progression with his lack of knowledge & lack of game time he actually gives the young guys. He only likes to play his starters and the other players just sit and stare wishing to get more opportunity. He never uses the young talent unless one of the starting 5 gets injured. Even then he don't like to use the young bloods, if he can get away with running injured players. He'll literally play a crippled starting 5 if they can still limp down the floor, and he could get away with it.!?!? 😂😢

[@Binnieishere]

Bust.

[@LifeofdoubleA]

Hes another under sized big tho. Are we allergic to 7’0 ft? 😅

[@trinbaker]

Can’t he play pf ?

[@LifeofdoubleA]

@@trinbaker thats what I dont get so what are we doing with Justin Phillips then? These lineups are gona be interesting

[@trinbaker]

@@LifeofdoubleA I like Justin Philip’s as a energiser of the bench, he’s a very solid defender just not the greatest shooter. PG: Josh Giddey SG: Coby white SF: Pat Williams PF: jalen smith C: ? That’s a good line up

[@sayeretmatkal6136]

@@trinbaker PG - Giddey SG - White SF - Williams PF - Buzellis C - Smith

[@bodhisattvaFM]

Modern big. Old school goggles 🥸

[@noopyvillenikkoworld1511]

Trade Zack and Vuc too Golden State for Wiggins Kuminga and picks

[@gavinpatterson5503]

Bubble bass

[@SherwinLoyola]

Didn't the Bulls draft this guy #6 in 1981? 🙃

[@ChiLanta-jy3io]

Bulls need to get gart Trent jr buddy hield Ben Simmons get rid of Carter obtim demar vuc Adama get Andrew Wiggins and give up Matt Thomas and the rest of the bench

[@myleslivingston6971]

People say he look like bubble bass 😂😂😂

[@yodurk21]

Smith signing is good. But if Demar leaves for nothing and we salary dump Lavine and Lonzo....the team that's left is probably one of the 5-7 worst teams in the league. Just no star power whatsoever to lead them. Coby's progress has been great but he's no star. Maybe that's the idea...tank for a high draft pick.

[@MeechieFavored]

I thought we had Bryce James 🤣.. Seriously though, i just wanna them to win and become relevant again

[@donlorenzo8587]

Trade derozen and lonzo to the lakers for vanderbilt , vincent and picks

[@melvinwalls1426]

Anything the bulls do is a plus from getting stuck in the Mud catch my drift🤔*

[@jeffreyeung]

Can we get a new proper NBA head coach yet please🤭

[@joebasketballhighlights]

LOL Well atleast the Bulls are finally rebuilding. What he's gonna bring is a lot of losses and a high first round pick for Bulls fans.

[@danearl123]

godbye derozan and zach, maybe lonzo too.

[@marcellpaden8595]

Picking players not ready in the lottery…jus dumb to me

[@donaldpriola1807]

This is a vintage Bulls signing: A bargain, and a mediocre player. The reality is the franchise doesn't want to compete, they want to field a team just good enough to put butts in the seats. You also sign the mediocre and low-motor Patrick Williams to a bargain deal, too. It's sad, and I wish the owners cared about winning. Williams and Smith will be part of the most passive front line in the NBA.

[@Belden_7]

Have a crayon 🖍

[@williamhvx]

He does looks like a poor man gianis is arms are huge

[@franklinscarlett9698]

Greed greed greed. He had an extension and did not sign. Foolish........for him to sign with the Clipper makes no sense. They are wining nothing and it's a bad fit. If he signed with the Bulls to me it might sound crazy would make more sense because he knows what to expect. Clippers and Lakers are not winning nothing. Bulls he knows where he stands.

[@zoaaa7598]

First

[@oldycow]

This is, by far, a top 3 worst front office in the NBA. Can't believe we're going to be shit for another 10 years.

[@JD-od6jh]

Hey there buddy seems like you spelled Bubble Bass wrong in the title! Just a headsup 😁🫡

[@Chasingdreams_]

Is the trash can 🗑️ Lavine gone yet

[@sirronvid730]

i know what he can bring to the bulls-> more mediocrity.

[@grandma3000]

Garbage signing. Just like Pat Williams. We are going nowhere fast,