Smart (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Smart was added to the injury report as doubtful with a left shoulder issue, so this news isn't unexpected. Look for Scotty Pippen to see more opportunities Thursday in Smart's place.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Doubtful due to shoulder issue
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Smart is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to left shoulder soreness.
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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Available Sunday
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Smart (knee) will play during Sunday's game against the Lakers.
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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Questionable for Sunday
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Smart is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers due to left knee soreness.
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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Not starting Friday
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Smart is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nets.
The Grizzlies will have Ja Morant (back) and Desmond Bane (toe) back 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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Gets starting nod Sunday
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Smart will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Wizards.
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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Playing vs. Boston
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Smart (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Expects to play vs. Celtics
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Smart (ankle) believes he'll play Saturday night against Boston, Bobby Manning of Celtics on CLNS reports.
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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Questionable to play Saturday
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Smart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Heading to locker room
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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.
Smart appeared to be in significant pain as he walked off the court with five minutes to go in the third quarter and went directly to the locker room. Scotty Pippen and Jake LaRavia could pick up a few extra minutes if Smart can't return.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Provides spark off bench in victory
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Smart produced 16 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 win over the Pacers.
Smart boosted Memphis off the bench in Sunday's high-scoring battle, leading all players on the second unit in scoring and assists behind a team-high mark from the free-throw line. Smart has tallied at least 15 points in three outings this season, adding at least five dimes in all of those contests. He has now tallied at least 10 points and five dimes in three straight appearances.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Will play Monday
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Smart (illness) was not on the Grizzlies' injury report Sunday and will be available Monday against the Trail Blazers.
Smart was sidelined for the Grizzlies' last four games due to an illness, but the veteran guard will return for Monday's game. Smart has played in just seven regular-season games and has averaged 7.4 points, 3.7 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 20.1 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Ruled out Saturday
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Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Head coach Taylor Jenkins said Saturday that Smart has recovered from being sick but needs to work on his conditioning before returning, per Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian. Smart's next chance to play will be Monday against the Bulls. Jaylen Wells, Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard will continue to see more playing time due to Smart and Ja Morant (hip) sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Iffy for Saturday vs. Bulls
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Smart (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Smart has been upgraded to questionable after missing three consecutive matchups due to an illness. The veteran guard missed six straight outings due to a left ankle injury earlier in the season, and he has logged only seven regular-season appearances this year. If Smart is ruled out, Jaylen Wells and Luke Kennard are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Officially out
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Smart (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Smart was termed doubtful ahead of the contest, so it's no surprise to see him inactive. With John Konchar (illness) and Vince Williams (ankle) also sidelined, expect Jaylen Wells and Luke Kennard to see plenty of action. Smart's next chance to play will come Saturday at Chicago.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Smart (illness) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
It appears that Smart will likely sit for the third game in a row as he remains under the weather. Vince Williams (ankle) is out and John Konchar (illness) is doubtful, meaning we could see a lot of Jake LaRavia and Luke Kennard on Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Won't play Tuesday
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Smart (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Smart has struggled to stay healthy this season and will miss an eighth contest of a possible 10 since Oct. 31. His next chance to play will come against Philadelphia on Wednesday in the second half of a back-to-back set.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Questionable for Tuesday
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Smart (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Smart is in danger of missing his second straight game due to an illness. He recently made his return to game action following two weeks off due to an ankle injury, so the veteran is struggling to stay on the court. Even if he's cleared to suit up, Smart will likely operate off the bench Tuesday.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Won't play Sunday
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Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Smart has been a mainstay on the injury report this year and will miss another matchup due to an illness. The 30-year-old has struggled to begin the 2024-25 campaign, during which he's appeared in seven regular-season outings and has averaged 7.4 points, 3.7 assists and 2.6 rebounds while shooting only 30.0 percent from the field across 20.1 minutes per game. With Smart and Ja Morant (hip) ruled out, Scotty Pippen and Jaylen Wells should start in the backcourt, and Luke Kennard will likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Doubtful for Sunday
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Smart is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Nuggets with an illness.
Smart returned Wednesday from a six-game absence due to a left ankle injury and has played in each of the Grizzlies' last two games. However, he is now feeling under the weather, and it seems unlikely he'll play Sunday. With Smart doubtful and Ja Morant (hip) already ruled out, Scotty Pippen and Jaylen Wells will start in the backcourt, and Luke Kennard will see an uptick in minutes off the bench.
