Coach Taylor Jenkins said Monday that Smart (foot) has participated in two scrimmages recently with encouraging results, and the veteran guard could return Thursday versus Indiana or Saturday against Atlanta, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

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Memphis hasn't released its official injury report yet, but Smart appears set to remain out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, marking his 14th straight absence. However, Ja Morant (suspension) is expected to play in that contest, and Smart's return to action shouldn't be too far behind. Jenkins added the team will see how Smart's body responds to the scrimmages before making a decision, but the coach did seem optimistic about the guard's status.