Smart tallied seven points (3-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 109-92 victory over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Smart moved into the starting lineup after Jaylen Brown (illness) was ruled out. It was just Smart's second game back after returning from an eye infection. Smart struggled from the field but was able to chip in with seven assists and the playing time is the key here. Brown is already feeling better and could return as Friday against the Hawks. If that is the case, Smart would likely shift back to the bench. His playing time should be fine moving forward no matter his role and Smart is fine to have in most standard leagues.

Smart (eye) is clear to play in Saturday's matchup with the Raptors, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

An eye infection has been plaguing smart for nearly a month now. While he has finally been cleared to return, he is still expected to have his minutes monitored out the gate.

Smart (eye) will be on a minutes restriction when he returns, which should happen Saturday against the Raptors, Clevis Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart has been battling an eye infection for nearly the entire month of December, so it's not all that surprising to hear that the Celtics will closely monitor his minutes in his first game back. He figures to come off the bench Saturday, assuming he gains clearance to play.

Smart (eye) expects to return to the lineup Saturday against Toronto, A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Battling eye infections for the past month, Smart stated Friday that he plans on returning the the Celtics' lineup during Saturday's matchup barring any major setbacks. It would be the guard's first appearance since Dec. 6. With Gordon Hayward returning from injury not too long ago, Smart will presumably come off the bench despite starting all but five outings this year.

Smart (eye) won't play Friday against Cleveland, Tom Westerholm of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart will miss an eighth straight contest as he continues to battle eye infections. The Celtics haven't provided a firm timetable for his return yet, though his next opportunity to take the floor looms Saturday against Toronto.

Smart (eyes) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eye infections have kept Smart out since Dec. 9, but he may be able to make his return Friday. More information on his status may arrive following the Celtics' morning shootaround.

Smart (eyes) remains out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, but he joined the Celtics in Toronto and will go through a pre-game workout, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Smart will be sidelined for a seventh straight game while recovering from an infection that spread to both of his eyes, his ability to complete some on-court work offers hope that he'll be able to return to action before 2019 draws to a close. After the Christmas Day game, the Celtics will wrap up their December slate with matchups Friday (versus the Cavaliers), Saturday (versus the Raptors) and Tuesday (at Charlotte).

Smart (eye) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against Toronto, Tom Westerholm of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart is still dealing with an infection in both eyes, which has sidelined him for the last six contests. He'll remain out on Christmas Day, but he said he remains hopeful that he'll be back in the mix before the calendar flips to 2020.

Coach Brad Stevens said Sunday that Smart (eyes) is unlikely to be available for the Celtics' Christmas Day matchup with the Raptors, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart is still trying to move past a serious infection to both of his eyes, with the condition causing him to miss each of the Celtics' last six games. Stevens noted that Smart is doing better and was able to take part in some shooting drills Sunday, but the guard is still expected to need at least a few more days to regain conditioning before he's ready to return to game action.

Smart (eye) is out Sunday against the Hornets, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart will miss a sixth straight contest as he continues to work back from an eye infection. His next opportunity to play arrives Wednesday against the Raptors.