This article references Marcus Smart and more! Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (thigh) is probable to play against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. He sat out of Thursday's practice due to a thigh bruise. He's been cleared to return from his hand injury, but he has a thigh issue now. The good news is that this thigh issue is said to be minor, so Smart is fully expected to play on Friday. Owners will need to check back on Friday for an update on his status and possible restrictions. Terry Rozier is expected to see less minutes with Smart back[...]Keep on reading: Marcus Smart is Probable for Friday

This article references Marcus Smart and more! Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hand) will play against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Smart has been cleared to practice on Thursday and should play on Friday. He's expected to return to his 30-minute role, but may get eased back into things. Terry Rozier is expected to lose playing time and minutes with the return of Smart. He's worth owning in most leagues, but owners should know Smart has a 35.7 shooting percentage this season.Keep on reading: Marcus Smart Will Play on Friday

This article references Aaron Gordon, Andre Drummond, Andrew Harrison, Andrew Wiggins, Blake Griffin, Channing Frye, Delon Wright, Eric Gordon, Fred Vanvleet, Gerald Green, Jarrett Allen, John Wall, Josh Hart, Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving, Lonzo Ball, Marcus Smart, Mario Hezonja, Mike Conley, Reggie Bullock, Steven Adams, Terry Rozier, Tomas Satoransky, Trevor Ariza, Tyreke Evans, Wayne Selden and more! Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone. This week's column will be shorter than usual, with the anticipation of Super Bowl Sunday and my recent schedule. One quick reminder for this upcoming week: With the Thursday trading deadline looming, you should be saving your weekly adds up until Thursday, especially if your league has a limit on weekly acquisitions. Chances are there's going to be a couple of trades that could have major fantasy implications. As a reminder for most leagues, fantasy playoffs[...]Keep on reading: Week 17 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell

This article references Marcus Smart and more! Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hand) has been ruled out for at least the next two weeks. He suffered a hand laceration when he cut himself on glass at the team hotel. He did not play on Wednesday and was listed as day-to-day. That is not the case and Smart will be sidelined for at least two weeks while he recovers. Terry Rozier, Shane Larkin and Jaylen Brown will see extended playing time without Smart.Keep on reading: Marcus Smart Out Two Weeks

This article references Marcus Smart and more! Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart had himself a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. He found his stroke in the second quarter and finished the game with 22 points and four three-pointers. He also chipped in with eight assists and a steal. The Celtics were feeding the hot hand in the first half, allowing Smart to post his first 20-point game since November. [...]Keep on reading: Marcus Smart Gets Hot and Drops 22

This article references Marcus Smart and more! Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart drew the start on Thursday with Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) sidelined. Smart scored 14 points in his 34 minutes on 6-for-11 shooting with one make from downtown. He added five rebounds and one assist, but the four turnovers hurt owners in this one. Irving could be back in there for the next game, so Smart may have blown his chance to really shine for owners.Keep on reading: Marcus Smart Scores 14 Points With Four Turnovers

This article references Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart and more! Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) will start over the injured point guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) in Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Irving was questionable coming into the contest with a sore shoulder, but head coach Brad Stevens has decided to be cautious with their star and sit him out Thursday. Smart was also questionable for Thursday with an illness, but feels a lot better coming into the night and will start in place of Irving. Point guard Terry Rozier will [...]Keep on reading: Kyrie Irving Out Thursday, Marcus Smart Starting

This article references Marcus Smart and more! Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) is questionable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Smart and Kyrie Irving (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday and are both questionable heading into Thursday's contest with the Sixers. The Celtics could be thin at guard if both of them are unable to play. Terry Rozier, Shane Larkin and Jaylen Brown would all pick up extra playing time if Smart and/or Irving are out on Thursday.Keep on reading: Marcus Smart is Questionable on Thursday

This article references Marcus Smart and more! Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart had a good game on Tuesday, doing a bit of everything against the Pelicans. Smart connected on three three-pointers in this one, finishing with 16 points on the night. He also added five boards and five assists, while maintaining his defensive reputation, coming away with one steal and one rebound through four quarters. Smart flopped for owners against Philly in London but apart from that, he has been pretty consistent lately. The Celtics play the Sixers again o[...]Keep on reading: Marcus Smart Solid in Overtime Loss

This article references Marcus Smart and more! Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart couldn't find his shot on Saturday but still managed to put up 11 points in his 29 minutes of action. The good news is, Smart was active in all other areas, adding three rebounds and three assists in the win. He was also very active on the other end of the floor, picking up three steals and one block in this one. Smart has been pretty consistent in his last few and has been satisfying owners with his multi-faceted production.Keep on reading: Marcus Smart Contributes Across the Board Against the Nets