DTDMarcus Smart
G LAL
Wed 5/3/23 6:20 PM

Smart (chest) is expected to play in Wednesday's Game 2 versus Philadelphia, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart was listed as questionable due to a chest contusion he suffered in Game 1, but it sounds like, barring a setback, he'll be good to go for Game 2. The point guard finished Monday's loss with 12 points (4-7 FG), seven assists and three rebounds in 35 minutes, but he did commit a season-high six turnovers.

DTDMarcus Smart
G LAL
Tue 5/2/23 4:59 PM

Smart is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the 76ers due to a chest contusion, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart briefly went to the locker room in Game 1 due to a rib issue, but he returned to the contest and finished with 12 points (4-7 FG) and seven assists in 35 minutes. His availability for Game 2 is now in question, and if he's forced to sit out, Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon and Payton Pritchard would all be candidates for increased opportunities.

DTDMarcus Smart
G LAL
Mon 4/24/23 11:06 AM

Smart (back) provided 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-121 victory over the Hawks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
EDGE Analysis
Smart was cleared to suit up after initially being listed as questionable with a lower back contusion. The veteran point guard didn't appear to be limited at all as he finished third on the team in scoring behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown while playing 29 minutes. Through the first four matchups of the opening-round series, Smart has averaged 17.0 points, 6.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 31.5 minutes per game.

DTDMarcus Smart
G LAL
Sun 4/23/23 5:36 PM

Smart (back) will play in Sunday's Game 4 against Atlanta, Souichi Terada of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up despite a lower back contusion he suffered during Game 3. Through the first three matchups of the opening-round series, the veteran point guard has averaged 16.3 points, 7.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals in 32.3 minutes per game.

DTDMarcus Smart
G LAL
Sun 4/23/23 2:15 PM

Smart (back) participated in Boston's morning shootaround ahead of Sunday's Game 4 against the Hawks, Bobby Manning of Boston Sports Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart is officially listed as questionable due to a lower back contusion that he suffered in Game 3, but it sounds like he's trending in the right direction. His official status likely won't be known until closer to the 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff, but if Smart is sidelined, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser would be candidates for increased roles off the bench.

DTDMarcus Smart
G LAL
Sat 4/22/23 5:01 PM

Smart is questionable for Game 4 against the Hawks on Sunday due to a lower back contusion, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart picked up his injury in Game 3, which could result in him missing Sunday's contest. He is averaging 16.3 points, 7.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals in 32.3 minutes across the first three games of the series. If he's unable to suit up, Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon and Sam Hauser will likely receive increased opportunities.

DTDMarcus Smart
G LAL
Sat 4/22/23 12:42 PM

Smart said Saturday that he is feeling some tailbone soreness and is not sure if he'll play in Game 4 against the Hawks on Sunday, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart fell on his tailbone in the third quarter of Game 3 while trying to secure a rebound. While he was briefly substituted, he finished the game and tallied 24 points, eight assists, three rebounds and three steals in 33 minutes. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Malcolm Brogdon would likely see increased playing time.

DTDMarcus Smart
G LAL
Fri 4/14/23 4:34 PM

Smart (neck) isn't on the injury report for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round against Atlanta on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Smart sat out the final three games of the regular season due to neck spasms, but he'll be back in action for the start of the playoffs. He's scored in double figures in seven of his last eight appearances, averaging 13.3 points, 5.1 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 29.8 minutes per game.

DTDMarcus Smart
G LAL
Sun 4/9/23 11:40 AM

Smart (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With the Celtics locked into the No. 2 seed, Smart, along with the majority of Boston's regulars, will take a seat for the regular-season finale. In their absences, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Mike Muscala and Blake Griffin will start versus Atlanta.

DTDMarcus Smart
G LAL
Sat 4/8/23 5:11 PM

Smart (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart has missed a pair of games with neck spasms and is at risk of missing a third. Considering the Celtics are locked into the two seed, it wouldn't be surprising for Smart to sit the regular-season finale. Fantasy managers should check back in closer to tipoff to get a better idea of what the Celtics' rotation will look like.