Smart limped back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Nets with what appears to be an ankle injury, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart looked to turn his ankle stepping on Ziaire Williams' foot, an injury which resulted in a trip to the locker room. Wednesday's game is the first of a back-to-back, so the Grizzlies could opt to play it safe with Smart. While he's idle, Jaylen Wells, Scotty Pippen and John Konchar could see more minutes.

Smart racked up nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three assists, two steals and one block across 21 minutes during Saturday's 124-111 victory over the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Smart has struggled with efficiency while shooting 34.8 percent from the floor across 20-plus minutes in each game of the club's three regular-season outings. The 30-year-old is a talented and tenacious defender, though his lack of offensive upside does not always bode well for his fantasy value.

Smart (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Smart will suit up for the preseason finale, and the Grizzlies will open the game with a unit that should resemble quite a lot to the one that would play in the regular-season opener vs. Utah on Wednesday. Smart will start in the backcourt alongside Ja Morant (ankle).

Smart (undisclosed) is expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Heat, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart will likely return to action Friday after missing the previous two preseason contests for an undisclosed reason. Smart's return should result in Jake LaRavia heading back to the bench.

Smart (undisclosed) was held out of Monday's preseason game against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

The team didn't officially rule Smart out prior to Monday's clash, but it wasn't a shock to see that he didn't enter the game. Memphis has yet to reveal whether he continues to be sat down due to a minor injury or for rest purposes. Smart's next opportunity to suit up will arrive Friday against the Heat.

Smart (undisclosed) won't start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ja Morant (ankle) and Smart are unlikely to play again, but Memphis hasn't officially ruled them out. They'll have one more chance to suit up during the preseason -- Friday against Miami -- before the regular season starts.

Smart (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Bulls, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Taylor Jenkins confirmed Smart's absence for this preseason contest, though he didn't mention whether the reason behind his absence is rest or a minor injury. Smart's next chance to play will come against the Pacers on Monday, but the veteran guard is likely targeting to be healthy for the regular-season opener against the Jazz on Oct. 23.

Smart (finger) has been a full participant at training camp this week, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart ruptured the proximal interphalangeal joint central slip on his right hand and last appeared in a game on Jan. 9. He was supposed to be re-evaluated before the end of the 2034-24 season for a possible return, but Memphis was out of the playoff hunt by then. Prior to his injury, Smart was productive, posting averages of 14.5 points, 4.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 2.1 three-pointers and 2.1 steals in 30.3 minutes in 20 appearances.

Smart (finger) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets, as expected.

EDGE Analysis

Smart ruptured the proximal interphalangeal joint central slip on his right hand and has been sidelined since Jan. 9. The Grizzlies were supposed to provide an update after his re-evaluation date, which was scheduled for weeks ago, but it never came. He finished the campaign with averages of 14.5 points, 4.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 2.1 three-pointers and 2.1 steals in 30.3 minutes per game.

Smart (finger) will likely miss the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart ruptured the proximal interphalangeal joint central slip on his right hand and hasn't played since Jan. 9. There was optimism the veteran would suit up again this season, but with the Grizzlies firmly out of playoff contention, it doesn't make sense to rush Smart back to game action. Smart has two years left on his current contract and will look to make a better impression in Year 2 with Memphis after appearing in just 20 games in 2023-24. He averaged 14.5 points, 4.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 30.3 minutes per game.