Marcus Smart G LAL Wed 12/18/24 6:42 PM
Marcus Smart
G LAL
Smart is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to left shoulder soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Smart has played in each of the Grizzlies' last 10 games despite dealing with ankle and knee problems over the last few days. This shoulder issue is a new one, though, and the doubtful tag suggests Smart could very well end up being ruled out to face Golden State. If that's the case, Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia and John Konchar would all be candidates to see more minutes off the bench.
Marcus Smart G LAL Sun 12/15/24 8:42 PM
Marcus Smart
G LAL
Smart (knee) will play during Sunday's game against the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Smart came into Sunday's game with left knee soreness, but he will be able to play through it. Smart has produced underwhelming numbers of late, averaging 7.8 points, 3.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 22.8 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
Marcus Smart G LAL Sat 12/14/24 8:11 PM
Marcus Smart
G LAL
Smart is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers due to left knee soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Smart logged 23 minutes in the 135-119 win over the Nets on Friday, but his status is uncertain for Sunday due to this injury. Smart has suited up in nine games in a row, however, so he might have a decent chance at keeping that streak alive. He's averaging 10.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.7 steals per game in that nine-game span.
Marcus Smart G LAL Fri 12/13/24 7:50 PM
Marcus Smart
G LAL
Smart is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
The Grizzlies will recover Ja Morant (back) and Desmond Bane (toe) for this matchup against Brooklyn, so Smart will head back to the bench. The veteran is averaging 11.4 points, 5.1 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game when deployed off the bench this season.
Marcus Smart G LAL Sun 12/8/24 7:00 PM
Marcus Smart
G LAL
Smart will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
With Ja Morant (back) and Desmond Bane (toe) both sidelined, Smart will enter the starting five for the sixth time this season. In five starts, the veteran guard has averaged 5.6 points, 2.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 19.6 minutes per contest.
Marcus Smart G LAL Sat 12/7/24 7:07 PM
Marcus Smart
G LAL
Smart (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart was initially listed as questionable to play Saturday due to a right ankle sprain. However, he's done enough to suit up and will play in Boston for the first time since being traded by the Celtics in June of 2023 in a package centered around Smart and Kristaps Porzingis. Smart has averaged 14.0 points, 5.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals over 24.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.
Marcus Smart G LAL Sat 12/7/24 12:21 PM
Marcus Smart
G LAL
Smart (ankle) believes he'll play Saturday night against Boston, Bobby Manning of Celtics on CLNS reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart was spotted participating in morning shootaround, per Marlee Wierda of 7News Boston WHDH, so he appears to be trending in the right direction. The team should have a final verdict on his availability closer to tipoff.
Marcus Smart G LAL Fri 12/6/24 5:06 PM
Marcus Smart
G LAL
Smart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
Smart likely sprained his right ankle during Thursday's 115-110 win over the Kings, and he is now questionable to play Saturday against the team that selected him with the No. 6 pick of the 2014 NBA Draft. Smart has scored in double digits in four of his last five games, and over that span he has averaged 14.0 points, 5.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals over 24.0 minutes per contest. If Smart cannot play Saturday, then Scotty Pippen and Jake LaRavia would be in line to see an uptick in playing time off the Grizzlies' bench.
Marcus Smart G LAL Thu 12/5/24 9:53 PM
Marcus Smart
G LAL
Smart (undisclosed) has returned to Thursday's game against the Kings, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart's stay in the locker room was brief, as he was quickly spotted back on the bench and checked back in shortly after. He should be available as needed during the final quarter of play.
Marcus Smart G LAL Thu 12/5/24 9:44 PM
Marcus Smart
G LAL
Smart exited during the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Kings due to an undisclosed injury, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart appeared to be in significant pain as he walked off the court with five minutes to go in the third quarter, and he went directly to the locker room. Scotty Pippen and Jake LaRavia could pick up a few extra minutes if Smart can't return.