Smart is probable for Saturday's game against the Suns due to a left ankle sprain, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart has emerged from Thursday's loss to the Bucks with a sprained ankle, but it's apparently relatively minor, as he's expected to play Saturday. In nine January games, he's averaging 12.8 points, 4.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 31.3 minutes.

Smart accumulated 24 points (6-15 FG, 5-10 3pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in 36 minutes during the Celtics' 128-123 Thursday night loss to the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Remaining with the starters as Jaylen Brown deals with a sprained thumb, Smart was consistently aggressive and active. Twenty-two of his points came from behind the arc and at the charity stripe, with the seven made free throws being a season-high. Smart's role in the Celtics' lineup is worth monitoring prior to their next game on Saturday.

Smart will start Thursday against the Bucks, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart will stick in the starting lineup for a second straight game with Jaylen Brown (thumb) sidelined Thursday. In 20 starts this season, Smart is averaging 11.7 points, 4.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 33.3 minutes.

Smart was ejected in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 116-103 loss to Detroit, Clevis Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was ejected after picking up his second technical foul of the game. He finished with three points (1-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds and two steals in what amounted to a forgettable individual and team-wide display. Barring any further punishment, Smart will return in full for Thursday's game against Milwaukee.

Smart is starting Wednesday against the Pistons, Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart will join the starting five Wednesday with Jayson Tatum (knee) unavailable. In 19 starts this season, Smart is averaging 12.1 points, 4.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 33.3 minutes.

Smart posted 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and three steals in 33 minutes Monday in the Celtics' 113-101 win over the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Because he's not a high-volume scorer, Smart's contributions are often overlooked, but Monday's line was another demonstration of his well-rounded fantasy game. He filled out the stat sheet in every area except the blocks category and even shot efficiently, a welcome sight given that he's sporting a 37.6 percent mark from the field this season. Since Smart is putting up a relatively palatable 10.4 field-goal attempts per game, even that horrendous percentage won't force his fantasy managers to punt the category.

Smart scored 24 points (9-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding three steals, a rebound and an assist in 31 minutes during Thursday's 109-98 loss to the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

The defense-oriented Smart delivered an impressive three steals, yet it wasn't the most remarkable component of his performance. Though most of the Celtics struggled to shoot, the 25-year-old was surprisingly sharp, drilling in perimeter shots whenever given the space. Considering the six-year veteran is still making less than 40 percent of his shots this season, fantasy managers shouldn't expect a sudden surge in scoring, but they will accept the rare case when he demonstrates two-way potential.

Smart finished with 13 points (3-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two boards, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 34 minutes of a 99-94 loss to the Wizards on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Smart shot worse than 30 percent from the field in the second consecutive game, and he's now made just three of 16 three-point attempts in his last two games. With Kemba Walker (Flu) out the last three games, Smart has been forced to take on a bigger role in the back court but after initially excelling he's taken a step back. He'll face the Spurs on Wednesday.

Smart finished with 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine assists, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks in 36 minutes during Friday's 109-106 victory over the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Smart assumed the reigns with Kemba Walker (illness) ruled out prior to tipoff. He made the most of the opportunity, matching his season-high with nine assists and two blocks. He was lucky to avoid a technical foul to end the game, something that could have sent it to overtime. He has been a top-80 player thus far and should be rostered in all formats moving forward.

Smart will start in place of Kemba Walker (illness) on Friday against Atlanta, Brian Robb of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marks Smart's second straight start, though this time he'll get the nod at point guard. He logged 30 minutes in Tuesday night's matchup with the Hornets, finishing with seven points, seven dimes, five boards and a steal.