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Bulls' Ivey, Smith Season-Ending Injuries Deepen Playoff Hopes

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Guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the remainder of the Chicago Bulls' season due to injuries, the team announced Thursday. Ivey, acquired Feb. 3 from Detroit in a three-team trade, has been sidelined since Feb. 11 with a sore left knee. He averaged 8.5 points in 37 games this season, including four for Chicago. Forward Jalen Smith, averaging 10.2 points and 6.7 rebounds in his second season, aggravated his right calf in Wednesday's loss at Philadelphia.

The Bulls are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference at 29-43, with both injuries compounding their playoff push. This leaves the Bulls with significant depth concerns as they visit Oklahoma City on Friday.