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The Sixers, the source said, offered the Chicago Bulls multiple second-round picks for reserve big man Jalen Smith; Chicago held onto him. Their primary target, PhillyVoice learned, was Aaron Wiggins, one of Oklahoma City's many trusted reserves. There was hope that the talks with the Thunder about McCain could lead to a deal also involving Wiggins – the Sixers would have needed to send out multiple other players in the process – but ultimately the deal ended up centering around McCain, with Wiggins staying put in Oklahoma City, where he has recently fallen out of the rotation thanks in part to McCain's arrival.
Chicago Bulls: Medical Updates: Jalen Smith, who reaggravated his right calf during Wednesday’s game, will miss the remainder of the season. Jaden Ivey, who has been managing left knee pain, will continue rehabilitation and miss the remainder of the season.
K.C. Johnson: Bulls upgrade Patrick Williams and Jalen Smith to questionable vs. Kings. Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey also listed as questionable.
K.C. Johnson: Patrick Williams has a right quad strain. Billy Donovan said the forward is out “at least a week” Same for Jalen Smith, who has a right calf strain. Donovan estimated the ramp-up period will begin in about a week so both players will be sidelined for longer.
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Joel Lorenzi: Patrick Williams and Jalen Smith both listed out tonight vs Portland. Anfernee Simons remains out with a “left ulnar styroid fracture.” Bulls are about to get…creative, particularly in the frontcourt.
KC Johnson: Patrick Williams is having imaging done on a sore quad, per Donovan. Jalen Smith is still out with calf
Joel Lorenzi: Anfernee Simons, still out, had his injury designation changed to wrist contusion. Jalen Smith (calf strain) is questionable.
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Blake Murphy: Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, and Jalen Smith are available for Bulls. A few minutes restrictions on Bulls side but Unseld not providing specifics. Jonathan Mogbo back from 905
Joel Lorenzi: The core players Karnisovas listed: Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro, Noa Essengue, Jalen Smith. Says “we’re intentional about surrounding these core pieces with players who have real NBA experience, along with upcoming draft picks.”
Joel Lorenzi: Jalen Smith is playing tonight on a “tight” minutes restriction. Giddey is OUT. Tre Jones is IN.
