Smart (ankle) said he hopes to return in one-to-two weeks, Souichi Terada of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's no reason to rush Smart back, as the Celtics own the league's best record (35-13) before Tuesday's slate. Smart is averaging a career-high 7.2 assists per game, and his versatile defense as a guard won't be easy to replace, either. Still, the Celtics have many options at guard to step in and give it a shot. More minutes should be available for Malcolm Brogdon (personal), Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.

Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Miami, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart will miss both halves of the Celtics' current back-to-back set due to a right ankle sprain. His initial X-rays returned negative, which suggests the injury isn't too severe, but it's still unclear when he'll be able to return. Smart's next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Knicks. Malcolm Brogdon (personal) also remains out, so Derrick White and Payton Pritchard are candidates for increased roles again.

Smart is listed as out for Monday's game against the Magic with a right ankle sprain, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart will miss at least one contest due to the ankle injury he sustained in Saturday's win over the Raptors, even though his initial X-rays returned negative. The Celtics seem content to evaluate Smart's status on a game-by-game basis for the moment, so he can be viewed questionable, at best, for Tuesday's matchup in Miami. Malcolm Brogdon (personal) is also out Monday, likely leaving Derrick White and Payton Pritchard in line to cover all of the minutes at point guard.

Smart's (ankle) X-rays returned negative, and he's deemed day-to-day ahead of Monday's game at Orlando, Souichi Terada of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart had to be helped off the floor during Saturday's game against the Raptors after spraining his ankle while coming around a screen. It's encouraging that his X-rays returned negative, but the fact he needed X-rays in the first place suggests he's in significant pain. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the guard misses extended time.

Smart (ankle) will not return to Saturday's game against the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Smart had to be carried off the floor after suffering a sprained right ankle. Given how much pain he appeared to be in, it would be surprising if he played Monday against the Magic. For the duration of Smart's presumed absence, more minutes should be available for Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon and Payton Pritchard.

Smart turned his ankle during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Raptors and had to be helped to the locker room, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart went down in a heap after twisting his ankle coming off a screen, and he appeared to be in severe pain. It would be shocking if he returned to Saturday's game. If Smart misses extended time, more minutes could be in store for Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon and Payton Pritchard.

Smart recorded 13 points (5-15 FG, 3-12 3Pt), two rebounds, 12 assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 122-106 victory over Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Smart continued right where he left off the previous game with inefficient shooting but also solid playmaking numbers. His 12 dimes Saturday night gave him his second double-double in as many games, and he recorded two steals for the second straight contest as well. In the month of January, the veteran guard is averaging 10.0 points (on 33.9 percent shooting), 7.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game.

Smart supplied 16 points (4-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Thursday's 109-98 win over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Smart knocked down only two of eight shot attempts for six points in the first half but added eight assists and five boards to help the Celtics jump out to a three-point lead at the break. The point guard chipped in another 10 points on 2-of-4 shooting in the second half along with two dimes, giving him a team-high 10 assists in the contest. It was Smart's seventh time this season with 10 or more assists, though he's scored in double figures in just two of his last five contests.

Smart (knee) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Smart missed the last two games due to a left knee contusion, but he'll be back in action for the second half of a back-to-back set Thursday. Over his last eight appearances, he's averaged 8.6 points, 6.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 30.9 minutes per game.

Smart (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pelicans, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart will miss a second straight game due to a left knee contusion. Wednesday's contest is the first half of a back-to-back set, but the point guard's availability for Thursday's game against the Nets remains unclear. Robert Williams (knee) is also out Wednesday, so Boston may roll out a starting lineup of Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Grant Williams and Al Horford.