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Bulls Shut Down Jaden Ivey and Jalen Smith for the Rest of the Season

The move sets up a summer decision on Jaden Ivey’s qualifying offer.

Mar 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (25) shoots during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey (31) dribbles up court against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Bulls said Thursday that guard Jaden Ivey and center Jalen Smith will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season.
  • Smith reaggravated a right calf strain during Wednesday’s 157-137 loss in Philadelphia and the team opted to end his season to allow full recovery.
  • Ivey has dealt with left knee pain and swelling after banging knees in practice and he will continue rehabilitation after appearing in only four games for Chicago.
  • Chicago must decide in June whether to extend Ivey an about $8.8 million qualifying offer, which would make him a restricted free agent and let the team match outside offers.
  • Smith averaged 10.2 points and 6.7 rebounds and is under contract for next season at about $9.4 million, while the 29-43 Bulls are near postseason elimination and shifting to rehab and evaluations, with Billy Donovan open to Ivey staying to work with team doctors.