Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Thu 10/30/25 6:10 PM

Smart (quadriceps) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart has missed the last two games due to a quadriceps injury. The Lakers have been incredibly shorthanded as of late, but things could be trending in the right direction, especially in the backcourt, with Luka Doncic (finger) also questionable for Friday's matchup in Memphis.

Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Wed 10/29/25 2:32 PM

Smart (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart will miss a second straight game due to a left quadriceps contusion. The veteran guard was initially listed as questionable but was downgraded. The team will likely lean on Jake LaRavia, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James to help shoulder the load in the backcourt.

Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Tue 10/28/25 7:03 PM

Smart (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
Smart is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a right quadriceps strain he sustained in Sunday's win over the Kings. If the veteran guard joins Luka Doncic (finger/leg) and Gabe Vincent (ankle) on the sidelines, Dalton Knecht, Nick Smith and Bronny James are candidates for increased playing time.

Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Mon 10/27/25 4:08 PM

Smart (quadriceps) will not play Monday against Portland, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart is dealing with a right quadriceps contusion that he picked up Sunday against the Kings. The Lakers are already very shorthanded, leaving Austin Reaves to absorb a ton of usage. Dalton Knecht could be more involved in Monday's game with so much offensive firepower on the shelf.

Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Sun 10/26/25 11:39 PM

Smart (leg) returned to Sunday's game against the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Smart exited the game for the locker room to have his right leg evaluated, but it does not seem to be serious, as he has returned to the game. A positive development for the Lakers, who already lost Gabe Vincent with an ankle injury during Sunday's contest.

Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Sun 10/26/25 11:31 PM

Smart went back to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Kings due to a right leg injury, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart went back to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest after being evaluated on the bench for a right leg injury. If he is unable to return, Jake LaRavia will likely see extra minutes.

Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Sun 10/26/25 8:38 PM

Smart will start in Sunday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Luka Doncic (finger/leg) sidelined, Smart will enter the starting five. The veteran guard is averaging 6.0 points and 1.5 steals in 21.5 minutes per game across two regular-season appearances.

Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Wed 10/22/25 2:42 AM

Smart closed Tuesday's 119-109 loss to the Warriors with nine points (3-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and one steal across 23 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Smart was understandably rusty, offering very little in the way of tangible production during his Lakers debut. While he did manage to get under the skin of his opponent, the coaching staff is going to need more from him moving forward. He should be a steady source of steals, assuming he can stay healthy and his lack of offensive upside doesn't limit his overall playing time too much.

Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Sat 10/18/25 7:53 AM

Smart produced 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-2 FT, 2-8 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and four steals across 23 minutes in Friday's 117-116 preseason loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Smart is hoping for a career renaissance with the Lakers after struggling to stay healthy during stints with Memphis and Washington. He's played only 54 games over the past two seasons, and Smart's ability to mount campaigns similar to his years with the Celtics is currently an open question. If Smart can turn back the clock in his 12th season, JJ Redick will be faced with some tough lineup decisions down the stretch. Smart will definitely come in handy during LeBron James' (sciatica) absence, but what Redick does with Smart after the fact will be intriguing to watch. Austin Reaves will need to look indispensable once James is back, as his position would be the first spot in jeopardy due to a resurgent start from Smart. Smart will also have to get past Dalton Knecht, who had an excellent camp after some uninspiring Summer League performances.

Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Thu 10/16/25 5:19 PM

Smart (rest) is in line to play in Friday's preseason finale against Sacramento, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Lakers are set to deploy their normal rotation in Friday's exhibition finale. With LeBron James (sciatica) out for at least a few more weeks, Smart is one of several candidates to replace James in the Opening Night starting five.