Smart (ankle) tallied 15 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block across 23 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 128-123 loss to the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Memphis was still without six players due to injury Wednesday, but Smart's return from a six-game absence due to an ankle sprain provided a lift. Though he was deployed off the bench Wednesday, Smart delivered his best all-around performance of the season and could reclaim his spot on the top unit and see his minutes pick up as he becomes further removed from the ankle injury. Smart may be worthy of at least a cursory pickup in 12-team leagues or deeper where he might have been dropped following his recent absence.

Smart (ankle) is active and will come off the bench Wednesday versus the Lakers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart's clearance comes as expected after it was reported earlier Wednesday that he was on track to play. It'll be a boost for the Grizzlies, who are tied for fourth in the Western Conference with seven wins -- the majority of which have come without Smart. Smart should slot back into a 20-to-25 minute role immediately, although he's averaging just 7.0 points on 23.5 percent shooting across his four healthy contests this year.

Smart (ankle) remains listed as questionable but is on track to play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Shams Charania reported on ESPN's "NBA Today" program.

EDGE Analysis

Expect the Grizzlies to officially clear Smart to play ahead of the 10 p.m. ET tipoff after the veteran guard had missed the last six games with a right ankle sprain. Before suffering the injury, Smart had started in each of the Grizzlies' first five games and averaged 5.6 points, 2.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 0.6 three-pointers and 0.6 blocks in 19.6 minutes. Given that he's making his return from an injury, Smart could be limited to around 20-to-25 minutes Wednesday, though head coach Taylor Jenkins hasn't specified that the 30-year-old will be subject to a restriction. Once he's further removed from the ankle sprain, Smart could make a push for a regular 30-minute role while the Grizzlies are without two of their other backcourt starters in Ja Morant (hip) and Desmond Bane (oblique).

Smart (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Smart has missed the last six games due to his ankle injury, but seems to be on track to play soon. His return will be very much welcomed byh the Grizzlies, as they will already be without starters Ja Morant (hip) and Desmond Bane (oblique). However, if Smart can not play Wednesday, Luke Kennard and Jaylen Wells will likely see extended minutes for at least Wednesday's contest.

Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Smart will miss a sixth straight game due to a right ankle sprain he suffered Oct. 30 against the Nets. His next chance at playing will be Wednesday against the Lakers. Scotty Pippen and Jaylen Wells will continue to see increased playing time with Smart sidelined.

Smart (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Portland, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart has missed the Grizzlies' last five regular-season games after spraining his right ankle against the Nets on Oct. 30. He was considered week-to-week when initially diagnosed, and while he's unlikely to play Sunday, he could return as soon as Wednesday against the Lakers. In the four games prior to the injury, Smart averaged 7.0 points, 3.3 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals over 23.0 minutes.

Smart, who has been ruled out of Saturday's game versus the 76ers, sustained a right ankle sprain in the first quarter of Wednesday's matchup against the Nets and will be considered week-to-week.

EDGE Analysis

The shorthanded Grizzlies' backcourt will be without Desmond Bane (oblique) and Smart on a week-to-week basis. Smart and Bane are also expected to join Cam Spencer (ankle) and Vince Williams (lower leg) on the sideline for an extended period of time. In a depleted backcourt, Scotty Pippen, Jaylen Wells and Yuki Kawamura are all candidates for an increased role.

Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old left Wednesday's game versus Brooklyn after playing just six minutes due to a right ankle sprain. The shorthanded Grizzlies' backcourt will be without Desmond Bane (oblique), Luke Kennard (foot) and Smart -- among others -- meaning Scotty Pippen, Jaylen Wells and Yuki Kawamura are all candidates for an increased role. There is no timetable for Smart's return, though his next chance to play will come Monday against the Nets.

Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Smart left Wednesday's game versus Brooklyn after playing just six minutes and did not return. Head coach Taylor Jenkins noted Thursday that the club will have more information on a timetable for return after reviewing his imaging results, per Jessica Benson of Bally Sports Southeast. The shorthanded Grizzlies, who will also be without Luke Kennard (foot), Desmond Bane (oblique) and Vince Williams (tibia), among others, will depend on Jaylen Wells and John Konchar (quad) to play in Smart's absence.

Smart has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a right ankle injury.

EDGE Analysis

Smart exited the contest during the first half after stepping on Ziaire Williams' foot. As expected, the injury has been labeled a right ankle issue. The Grizzlies close out a back-to-back set Thursday against Milwaukee. While Smart is sidelined, expect Jaylen Wells, Scottie Pippen and John Konchar to handle more work.