Smart is sidelined indefinitely at Team USA camp due to a tight calf, Marc Stein of the New York Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart has been battling the issue for the last few days, and he'll now be shut down temporarily until the team re-evaluates him at some point next week. That means Smart will miss Friday's intra-squad scrimmage, and his status could be in jeopardy for the following week's tune-up game against Spain in California.

Smart will remain on a minutes limit for Wednesday's Game 5, Tom Westerholm of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart, who returned to action in Game 4, will still be somewhat limited according to coach Brad Stevens. For context, Smart saw 15 minutes in Game 4 while he averaged 27.5 during the regular season. Smart's likely to see an uptick in run compared to Monday and could see a greater boost depending on his play.

Smart said he hopes to play longer stints in Wednesday's Game 5 against Milwaukee than he did in Game 4, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart made his return to action in Monday's Game 4 -- almost a full month after he last took the floor before suffering an oblique injury against the Magic on April 7. While Smart connected on a three-pointer in the first half, it would prove to be his only basket of the game, and he finished 1-of-7 from three while failing to attempt a single two-pointer. It's possible Smart could see a slight bump in minutes Wednesday, but the Celtics may lean toward more consistent shooters after converting only 9-of-41 three-point attempts as a team in Game 4.

Smart (oblique) posted three points (1-7 FG, 1-7 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and one steal in 15 minutes off the bench Monday in the Celtics' 113-101 loss to the Bucks in Game 4 of the series.

EDGE Analysis

Back in action approximately one month after tearing a side muscle in the penultimate game of the regular season, Smart struggled to make an impact on either end during his time on the court. Smart should gradually take on more playing time as he becomes further removed from the injury, but he may only have one more opportunity to suit up this season with the Celtics on the brink of elimination.

Smart (oblique) will play in Game 4 against Milwaukee on Monday night.

EDGE Analysis

After battling through an oblique injury that he suffered during one of Boston's final regular-season contests, Smart has gained clearance to return to game action, and he's done so much sooner than initially expected. He averaged 8.9 points along with 4.0 assists and 2.9 rebounds over 80 games during the 2018-2019 campaign and served as the starting shooting guard for the Celtics, although it remains to be seen whether he'll face a minutes restriction in Game 4.

Smart (oblique) could end up being a game-time decision for Monday's Game 4 against Milwaukee, Marc D'Amico of Celtics.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart went through practice Sunday and sounded optimistic about his chances to return Monday, stating that the only hurdle remaining was waking up without pain. The Celtics haven't commented on Smart's availability yet -- he remains questionable on the injury report -- and it sounds as though they'll wait until closer to game time to issue an update. "He's a big, big part of our team," Irving said of Smart on Sunday. "He alleviates a lot of different pressures out there throughout the game, makes my job a lot easier."

Smart (oblique) is considered questionable for Game 4 against the Bucks on Monday, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is more good news for the Celtics, as Smart went through 3-on-3 drills Saturday and was finally cleared for full contact Sunday. He's certainly trending in the right direction at this point, although a final decision on his status for Game 4 won't be made until closer to tipoff.

Smart (oblique) is hopeful to play in Monday's Game 4 against Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Smart's recovery has progressed much more quickly than expected, and as of Sunday he's been cleared for full contact. Smart went though 3-on-3 work at practice Saturday, and the Celtics will now wait to see how he feels Monday morning before issuing an update.

Smart (oblique) participated in one-on-one contact work Thursday against an assistant, Brian Robb of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart will presumably still be out for Friday's Game 3 against the Bucks, but it appears his recovery is going well. Chances are, given the initial timetable for his recovery, Smart's return would occur in a potential Conference Finals matchup.

Smart (oblique) is listed as out for Game 1 against the Bucks on Sunday, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected Smart won't play in Game 1. He recently began running again and isn't projected to return until at least the Conference Finals.