Smith's emergence gives the Bulls' lineup flexibility and an avenue to finally trading Vucevic.
Following their 124–102 win over the Brooklyn Nets, the Chicago Bulls improved to 20–22 on the season. Coby White led the way with 24 points, knocking down seven three-pointers, while Ayo Dosunmu added 19 off the bench. Nikola Vucevic and Matas Buzelis each chipped in 17.
Still, one performance arguably stood out more than the rest. Jalen Smith, making another start, finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds, recording his third straight double-double.