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Top Marcus Smart News
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Playing vs. Boston
Smart (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Smart was initially listed as questionable to play Saturday due to a right ankle sprain. However, he's done enough to suit up and will play in Boston for the first time since being traded by the Celtics in June of 2023 in a package centered around Smart and Kristaps Porzingis. Smart has averaged 14.0 points, 5.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals over 24.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Expects to play vs. Celtics
Smart (ankle) believes he'll play Saturday night against Boston, Bobby Manning of Celtics on CLNS reports.
Smart was spotted participating in morning shootaround, per Marlee Wierda of 7News Boston WHDH, so he appears to be trending in the right direction. The team should have a final verdict on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Questionable to play Saturday
Smart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Smart likely sprained his right ankle during Thursday's 115-110 win over the Kings, and he is now questionable to play Saturday against the team that selected him with the No. 6 pick of the 2014 NBA Draft. Smart has scored in double digits in four of his last five games, and over that span he has averaged 14.0 points, 5.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals over 24.0 minutes per contest. If Smart cannot play Saturday, then Scotty Pippen and Jake LaRavia would be in line to see an uptick in playing time off the Grizzlies' bench.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Heading to locker room
Smart exited during the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Kings due to an undisclosed injury, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Smart appeared to be in significant pain as he walked off the court with five minutes to go in the third quarter and went directly to the locker room. Scotty Pippen and Jake LaRavia could pick up a few extra minutes if Smart can't return.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Returns to action
Smart (undisclosed) has returned to Thursday's game against the Kings, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Smart's stay in the locker room was brief, as he was quickly spotted back on the bench and checked back in shortly after. He should be available as needed during the final quarter of play.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Provides spark off bench in victory
Smart produced 16 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 win over the Pacers.
Smart boosted Memphis off the bench in Sunday's high-scoring battle, leading all players on the second unit in scoring and assists behind a team-high mark from the free-throw line. Smart has tallied at least 15 points in three outings this season, adding at least five dimes in all of those contests. He has now tallied at least 10 points and five dimes in three straight appearances.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Returns from illness
Smart (illness) logged 19 minutes off the bench and finished with six points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four assists and two steals in Monday's 123-98 win over the Trail Blazers.
Smart returned to action for the Grizzlies after he had missed the last four games due to an illness. Head coach Taylor Jenkins continued to deploy Smart off the bench, which had been the case in his two appearances earlier this month after he had missed the six games prior to that with a right ankle sprain. Smart opened the season on the top unit, and while he could eventually supplant rookie second-round pick Jaylen Wells in the starting five, Smart may not benefit from a major uptick in playing time while the Grizzlies regularly trot out a crowded 11-man rotation. Smart hasn't helped his cause for earning more run by shooting 32.1 percent from the field and 20 percent from downtown while averaging 7.3 points, 3.8 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 20.0 minutes per game over his first eight outings of the season.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Will play Monday
Smart (illness) was not on the Grizzlies' injury report Sunday and will be available Monday against the Trail Blazers.
Smart was sidelined for the Grizzlies' last four games due to an illness, but the veteran guard will return for Monday's game. Smart has played in just seven regular-season games and has averaged 7.4 points, 3.7 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 20.1 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Ruled out Saturday
Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Head coach Taylor Jenkins said Saturday that Smart has recovered from being sick but needs to work on his conditioning before returning, per Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian. Smart's next chance to play will be Monday against the Bulls. Jaylen Wells, Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard will continue to see more playing time due to Smart and Ja Morant (hip) sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Iffy for Saturday vs. Bulls
Smart (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Smart has been upgraded to questionable after missing three consecutive matchups due to an illness. The veteran guard missed six straight outings due to a left ankle injury earlier in the season, and he has logged only seven regular-season appearances this year. If Smart is ruled out, Jaylen Wells and Luke Kennard are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Officially out
Smart (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Smart was termed doubtful ahead of the contest, so it's no surprise to see him inactive. With John Konchar (illness) and Vince Williams (ankle) also sidelined, expect Jaylen Wells and Luke Kennard to see plenty of action. Smart's next chance to play will come Saturday at Chicago.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Doubtful for Wednesday
Smart (illness) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
It appears that Smart will likely sit for the third game in a row as he remains under the weather. Vince Williams (ankle) is out and John Konchar (illness) is doubtful, meaning we could see a lot of Jake LaRavia and Luke Kennard on Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Won't play Tuesday
Smart (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Smart has struggled to stay healthy this season and will miss an eighth contest of a possible 10 since Oct. 31. His next chance to play will come against Philadelphia on Wednesday in the second half of a back-to-back set.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Questionable for Tuesday
Smart (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Smart is in danger of missing his second straight game due to an illness. He recently made his return to game action following two weeks off due to an ankle injury, so the veteran is struggling to stay on the court. Even if he's cleared to suit up, Smart will likely operate off the bench Tuesday.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Doubtful for Sunday
Smart is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Nuggets with an illness.
Smart returned Wednesday from a six-game absence due to a left ankle injury and has played in each of the Grizzlies' last two games. However, he is now feeling under the weather, and it seems unlikely he'll play Sunday. With Smart doubtful and Ja Morant (hip) already ruled out, Scotty Pippen and Jaylen Wells will start in the backcourt, and Luke Kennard will see an uptick in minutes off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Won't play Sunday
Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Smart has been a mainstay on the injury report this year and will miss another matchup due to an illness. The 30-year-old has struggled to begin the 2024-25 campaign, during which he's appeared in seven regular-season outings and has averaged 7.4 points, 3.7 assists and 2.6 rebounds while shooting only 30.0 percent from the field across 20.1 minutes per game. With Smart and Ja Morant (hip) ruled out, Scotty Pippen and Jaylen Wells should start in the backcourt, and Luke Kennard will likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Strong production in return
Smart (ankle) tallied 15 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block across 23 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 128-123 loss to the Lakers.
Memphis was still without six players due to injury Wednesday, but Smart's return from a six-game absence due to an ankle sprain provided a lift. Though he was deployed off the bench Wednesday, Smart delivered his best all-around performance of the season and could reclaim his spot on the top unit and see his minutes pick up as he becomes further removed from the ankle injury. Smart may be worthy of at least a cursory pickup in 12-team leagues or deeper where he might have been dropped following his recent absence.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Gets green light to play Wednesday
Smart (ankle) is available and will come off the bench Wednesday versus the Lakers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Smart will make his return from a six-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, but the Grizzlies will look to ease him back into the rotation as a bench player after he had started in his first five appearances of the season. The veteran guard had struggled mightily early on before spraining his ankle, averaging 5.6 points while shooting 23.5 percent from the floor.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Set to play Wednesday
Smart (ankle) remains listed as questionable but is on track to play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Shams Charania reported on ESPN's "NBA Today" program.
Expect the Grizzlies to officially clear Smart to play ahead of the 10 p.m. ET tipoff after the veteran guard had missed the last six games with a right ankle sprain. Before suffering the injury, Smart had started in each of the Grizzlies' first five games and averaged 5.6 points, 2.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 0.6 three-pointers and 0.6 blocks in 19.6 minutes. Given that he's making his return from an injury, Smart could be limited to around 20-to-25 minutes Wednesday, though head coach Taylor Jenkins hasn't specified that the 30-year-old will be subject to a restriction. Once he's further removed from the ankle sprain, Smart could make a push for a regular 30-minute role while the Grizzlies are without two of their other backcourt starters in Ja Morant (hip) and Desmond Bane (oblique).
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Questionable for Wednesday
Smart (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Smart has missed the last six games due to his ankle injury, but seems to be on track to play soon. His return will be very much welcomed byh the Grizzlies, as they will already be without starters Ja Morant (hip) and Desmond Bane (oblique). However, if Smart can not play Wednesday, Luke Kennard and Jaylen Wells will likely see extended minutes for at least Wednesday's contest.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-3, 220 lbs |
Birthplace: Dallas, TX |
Age: 30 |
School: Okla. St. |
Experience: 10 |