Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) went down with an ankle sprain during their game on Saturday and was unable to return. X-Rays were negative for any structural damage, but he seems likely to miss at least a couple of games. He was officially ruled out of Monday's contest so Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon will be the ones to receive more opportunities to lead the team at point guard. They would be the safest streaming options if they happen to be available on the waiver wire.

It wasn't a good day for many clubs around the National Basketball Association, with many teams dealing with unsettling injuries to their top players. Although these situations are always challenging for teams, fantasy managers are also left scrambling to find a replacement.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Saturday, January 21, 2023. At the same time, we will cover some players who were ruled out with a pre-existing ailment while examining which players ...

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He suffered a hand injury during a dribble handoff in the second quarter. Smart was down on the court before being attended to by team trainers. He left to the locker room and won't be back on the court for at least the rest of this game. Malcolm Brogdon and Payton Pritchard will see more minutes coming their way with Smart out. Both players are worth monitoring in fantasy...

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) is on track to return from a two-game absence Thursday against Brooklyn. He has been out with a left knee contusion but has come off the injury report ahead of Thursday's action. Smart's recent performances have been all over the place, but he is having a fine campaign, averaging 11.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.3 steals. He could have a larger role offensively Thursday because Jaylen Brown (groin) is in danger of missing the contest and ...

Welcome back RotoBallers! I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams in case you had a busy weekend and couldn't keep track of everything. It's week 13, and this week has a Friday the 13th, so let's hope that's not a bad omen.I'm doing this midday on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops on Monday night won't be covered.I'll just cover what has changed since last week.Drop me a follow on Twitter (@Maxadelphia) for all things fantasy ...

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Smart was listed as doubtful heading into this game. He was forced to exit early during Saturday's game and it appears he's not ready to play yet. Malcolm Brogdon could move into the starting five for Monday's game. He'll see increased playing time and is worth a look as a streaming option while Smart is sidelined.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) suffered a knee contusion during the team's game on Saturday night and was forced to leave. He officially received the doubtful tag a day before tipoff as it seems the knee pain may need one more game to subside before he returns. While he's out, Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon will likely handle most of the minutes at point guard and either one of them would serve as a good streaming option for as long Smart is out.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) is unlikely to return for Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He ran into Zach Collins on a screen and suffered a left knee contusion. After the play, Smart was assisted by the trainers to the locker room. Malcolm Brogdon would see a boost in playing time, assuming Smart is forced to miss time. He's worth watching on the waiver wire, while Payton Pritchard would likely also see more minutes. However, Pritchard is more of a deep league ...

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hip) is listed as probable for Sunday's Christmas clash with Milwaukee. He's been having trouble with left hip Inflammation, but it's not a serious issue and Smart should be good to go. The 28-year-old has struggled with his shot this month, but Smart always finds ways to make himself useful on the court and plays big minutes on a nightly basis, which helps him to fill the box score. He had a great time against the Bucks last season, averaging 17.3 points per ...

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart (illness) has been deemed probable to play in Friday's contest vs. Minnesota after a one-game absence due to an illness. Payton Pritchard stepped into the starting five Wednesday but still saw just limited minutes and now figures to return to his traditional second unit role. Smart has averaged 12.4 points for the second consecutive month, while his 7.3 assists per outing this season are on track to set a new career high. He figures to have a favorable ...