Marcus Smart
G LAL
Thu 12/19/19 5:25 PM

Smart (eye) will not play Friday against the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Smart will remain sidelined for a fifth consecutive game as he continues to deal with an eye infection. His next opportunity to take the court comes Sunday against the Hornets.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Tue 12/17/19 11:55 AM

Smart (eye) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Smart's left eye infection having spread to his other eye, the Celtics won't ask the defensive-minded guard to travel with the team to Dallas. Instead, Smart will remain in Boston and will presumably receive further medication to tend to the eye issue, which has now cost him four straight games. He's uncertain to make it back for either of the Celtics' home games this weekend (Friday versus the Pistons, Sunday versus the Hornets).

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Mon 12/16/19 12:32 PM

Smart wasn't able to practice Monday due to an eye infection, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The infection that's kept Smart out for the past three games has apparently spread to his other eye. It was initially billed as a seven-to-10 day illness, but appears to have worsened as Smart approaches the seven-day mark. There isn't a clear timeline for Smart's return and he's not currently with the team. If the situation doesn't improve overnight, it seems like a good bet that Smart will be held out Wednesday against Dallas.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Thu 12/12/19 1:07 PM

Smart (eye) won't play Thursday against the 76ers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart will miss a third straight game as he continues to work back from an eye infection. His next opportunity to take the court arrives Wednesday against the Mavericks.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Wed 12/11/19 4:35 PM

Smart (eye) will remain out Wednesday against Indiana, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
A left eye infection will prevent Smart from taking the court Wednesday which will be his second consecutive absence. Javonte Green and Brad Wanamaker could likely see increased run with Smart out against the Pacers.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Wed 12/11/19 11:19 AM

Smart (eye) remains questionable for Wednesday's game against Indiana.
EDGE Analysis
Smart is still battling the left eye infection that kept him out of Monday's win over Cleveland, and he did not attend shootaround, instead staying back at the team hotel to rest. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Celtics take the decision down close to game time.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Tue 12/10/19 4:18 PM

Smart (eye) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Indiana, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart missed Monday's matchup against the Cavaliers due to an eye infection, and his status remains up in the air for Wednesday's game. The Celtics will have a better idea on his availability closer to tipoff.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Mon 12/9/19 5:33 PM

Smart (eye) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Cleveland, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart will be held out of this one due to an eye infection. With Gordon Hayward cleared to return, Jaylen Brown could shift over to shooting guard and start in Smart's place.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Mon 12/9/19 11:51 AM

Smart is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to an eye infection, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear when the issue developed, but Smart's availability is now in question as the Celtics prepare to take on one of the bottom-dwellers in the Eastern Conference. Smart missed a game last week due to an oblique injury but he returned for Friday's win over Denver, which he finished with nine points, two rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Sat 12/7/19 9:52 AM

Smart had nine points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3PT), two rebounds, two assists and three turnovers in 28 minutes during Friday's 108-95 win over the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Smart returned from a one-game absence, and while he looked accurate from the field, the main positive aspect is that he was able to miss just one game. He should be able to resume his regular workload Monday against the Cavaliers.