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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Considered week-to-week
Marcus 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.The shorthanded Memphis 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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Ruled out Saturday vs. Philly
Marcus Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.The 30-year-old left Wednesday's game versus Brooklyn after playing just six minutes due to a right ankle sprain. The shorthanded Memphis 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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Will not play Thursday
Marcus Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.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 Memphis 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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Won't return Wednesday
Marcus Smart has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a right ankle injury.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 Memphis Grizzlies close out a back-to-back set Thursday against Milwaukee. While Smart is sidelined, expect Jaylen Wells, Scotty Pippen and John Konchar to handle more work.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Goes to locker room
Marcus 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.Smart looked to turn his ankle stepping on Ziaire Williams' foot, which resulted in a trip to the locker room. Wednesday's game is the first of a back-to-back, so the Memphis Grizzlies could opt to play it safe with Smart. While he's idle, Jaylen Wells, Scotty Pippen and John Konchar could see more minutes.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Nabs two steals Saturday
Marcus 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.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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Starting vs. Miami
Marcus Smart (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Heat.As expected, Smart will suit up for the preseason finale, and the Memphis Grizzlies will open the game with a unit that should resemble the one that will play in the regular-season opener vs. Utah on Wednesday. Smart will start in the backcourt alongside Ja Morant (ankle).
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Likely to play Friday
Marcus Smart (undisclosed) is expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Heat, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Fails to play Monday
Marcus Smart (undisclosed) was held out of Monday's preseason game against the Pacers.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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Not starting Monday
Marcus Smart (undisclosed) won't start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Michael Wallace of the Memphis Grizzlies' official site reports.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.
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