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Jalen Smith Injury: Likely to play Friday

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on December 11, 2025 at 12:16pm

Smith (hamstring) is probable for Friday's game against the Hornets.

After practicing in full Wednesday, Smith is set to play Friday. The veteran big man has missed five straight games with a hamstring strain, and Smith is expected to split the backup center minutes with Zach Collins (wrist), likely leaving both fighting for scraps off the bench.

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