Smart (leg) will come off the bench initially when he rejoins the lineup, A. Sherrod Blakely of Comcast Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart hasn't played since Nov. 20 because of the injury, and is expected to miss a few more weeks, so it's not surprise he'll be eased back into action. The news likely means Avery Bradley will remain in the starting lineup upon his return, but Smart should definitely eat into his minutes when healthy.