Smart (foot) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Smart's absence streak will extend to 12 games Wednesday due to a left foot sprain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's rematch with the Rockets.

Smart (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Smart has not played since Nov. 14 due to a left foot sprain, but he seems to be trending toward a return. The Grizzlies have been shorthanded as of late, so Smart should be thrust into a significant role when he can return. In the meantime, Derrick Rose, David Roddy and John Konchar will continue to see increased run.

Smart was spotted during Wednesday's morning shootaround without a boot on his injured left foot, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The defensive-minded point guard told reporters he's "getting there," but it's still unclear how much time Smart will miss. He was diagnosed with a left foot sprain in mid-November and was initially expected to miss 3-to-5 weeks. The Grizzlies have been depleted by injuries all season, so Derrick Rose, Jacob Gilyard and John Konchar have been thrust into expanded roles in Memphis' backcourt recently.

The Grizzlies announced Friday that Smart has been diagnosed with a left foot sprain and is expected to return within 3-5 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Smart suffered his injury in Tuesday's game versus the Lakers and will be out for an extended period. With Luke Kennard (knee) also dealing with an injury, Jacob Gilyard, David Roddy, Ziaire Williams and John Konchar are all candidates to receive an expanded role in the coming weeks. Smart will likely target mid-December as a return date, but it wouldn't be surprising for him to be sidelined until the beginning of 2024.

Smart (ankle) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Smart has been downgraded from doubtful to out for the remainder of Tuesday's contest. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with the Spurs.

Smart suffered a left ankle injury in Tuesday's game versus the Lakers and is doubtful to return, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart left Tuesday's game with 3:35 remaining in the first quarter after landing on Austin Reaves' foot. Jacob Gilyard and Luke Kennard will likely receive extended minutes in his absence.

Smart ended with 17 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes during Sunday's 105-101 win over the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Smart continues to lead the way for the Grizzlies with Ja Morant suspended. The veteran point guard is averaging career-high marks in points (13.4) and steals (2.1) per game, but his assist and rebounding production are down compared to his last year in Boston. Smart is a reliable fantasy option, but managers shouldn't expect him to explode anytime soon.

Smart supplied 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Sunday's 112-100 win over the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

This wasn't Smart's best performance by any means, but his production in steals has been elite so far. Through seven games, Smart is averaging 2.7 steals per contest.

Smart racked up 23 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds, nine assists and three steals over 35 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 125-110 loss to the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Smart posted season-high marks in points, boards and assists in the contest while notching multiple steals for the fourth straight contest to begin the campaign. The veteran point guard unsurprisingly hasn't been able to match the scoring prowess of Ja Morant (suspension), but he's nonetheless filled in quite well for the All-Star point guard with season averages of 17.3 points, 5.8 dimes, 2.8 boards and 2.8 triples per contest. He's also leading the league with 3.0 thefts per game, and his elite steal numbers have long been a major draw for fantasy managers.

Smart produced 20 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and five steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 108-104 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran guard has gotten off to a quick start to his Memphis tenure, recording seven steals and five made threes in his first two games. Smart will be the key man in the Grizzlies' backcourt while Ja Morant serves the rest of his 25-game suspension, and even though he never averaged more than 12.9 points a game as a Celtic, he figures to blow past that figure through the first third of the 2023-24 campaign.