Smart (back) will not play Thursday against the Raptors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Smart will sit out for a fourth consecutive game Thursday. That's the front end of a back-to-back set, so it's possible the guard could return Friday against the Celtics. Gabe Vincent, Jaka LaRavia and Dalton Knecht could pick up some extra run Thursday, especially with Luka Doncic (personal) also out.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Another absence coming
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Smart (back) will not play Monday against the Suns, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Smart will be held out for a third consecutive game Monday but is being considered day-to-day by the team, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com. His next chance to play comes Thursday against the Raptors. Gabe Vincent, Jaka LaRavia and Dalton Knecht could be a bit more involved in the meantime.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Out Sunday
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Smart (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
As expected, Smart will miss his second consecutive game due to back spasms. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Suns. With the veteran guard sidelined, Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht are candidates for an uptick in minutes.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Doubtful vs. New Orleans
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Smart (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Smart didn't play in Friday's win over the Mavericks, and the doubtful tag suggests the veteran guard is unlikely to be available Sunday in the first leg of a back-to-back set. If that's the case, there should be more minutes available for players like Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht. Smart is averaging 9.3 points, 2.3 boards and 2.9 assists per game this season.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Ruled out vs. Dallas
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Smart (back) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Smart won't be available for this matchup after being downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day. This means there will be more minutes available for Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and maybe even Bronny James. Smart's next chance to play will come against the Pelicans on Sunday.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Downgraded to doubtful
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Smart (back) is now doubtful for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
The veteran guard is nursing back spasms, and he's likely to require at least one game to recover. With Smart unlikely to play, his absence would free up some minutes for Gabe Vincent and Jake LaRavia for those in need of a streamer in deep leagues.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Questionable due to back spasms
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Smart (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Smart is dealing with back spasms, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Friday's game. He has played a key role for the Lakers both in a bench role and as a starter this season, and his potential absence would open the door for more minutes for the likes of Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent and Jake LaRavia. Across 10 games since Nov. 2, Smart has averaged 9.5 points, 3.1 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 26.7 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Fills stat sheet in win
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Smart had seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 135-118 victory over the Clippers.
Ever since being relegated back to the bench due to LeBron James' return, Smart has seen his fantasy value take a dip, as he averages 11.1 points, 4.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 0.2 blocks and 1.2 threes across 31.0 minutes in his nine starts but averages just 6.0 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.4 blocks and 1.0 threes across 19.6 minutes off the bench. Smart is still a valuable piece in the Lakers' rotation, so he is definitely worth monitoring should an injury cause him to be inserted back in the starting lineup.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Not listed on injury report
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Smart (illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Smart sat out Saturday's game with a minor illness, but he'll be back in action Tuesday night, which will likely result in Jake LaRavia returning to the second unit. Smart is averaging 10.2 points, 3.4 assists, 1.1 triples and 2.2 steals per game on the season.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Likely to play Tuesday
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Smart (illness) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
After sitting out Saturday's win over the Bucks, Smart is likely to return from an illness Tuesday. The veteran guard has handled meaningful playing time this season, averaging 10.2 points, 3.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 29.2 minutes per contest across 11 regular-season appearances.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Out Saturday
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Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
After logging 34 minutes in Friday's win over New Orleans, Smart will miss the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set due to illness. With the veteran guard joining LeBron James (sciatica), Rui Hachimura (calf) and Gabe Vincent (ankle) on the sidelines, Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht are all candidates for increased minutes, while Adou Thiero could enter the rotation. Smart's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Jazz.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Iffy due to illness
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Smart (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Smart was a late addition to the injury report, presumably after waking up under the weather. Saturday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Smart logged 34 minutes in Friday's win over the Pelicans, recording 13 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht could see more run if Smart is held out with Rui Hachimura already ruled out due to a calf issue.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Monster defensive performance
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Smart logged 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven steals, six assists and four rebounds over 37 minutes during the Lakers' 121-111 win over the Hornets on Monday.
Smart connected on three three-pointers for the second time this season, but the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year made his presence felt with seven steals, one short of his career-high eight swipes in February 2017. Smart opened the season on the bench, but he has started each of his last seven outings, averaging 11.1 points, 4.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 2.6 steals across 30.7 minutes per game over that span.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Best scoring effort of season
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Smart amassed 17 points (3-10 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 victory over the Spurs.
The 17 points were a season high for Smart, as were the five boards. The veteran guard hasn't had a big role in the Lakers' offense so far, with his 7.7 field-goal attempts and 4.3 three-point attempts a game being only slightly higher than last season's shot volume, even though he's playing 8.7 more minutes a contest. However, Smart has made an impact defensively, averaging 1.6 steals a game to go along with 10.3 points, 3.4 assists, 2.3 boards and 1.0 threes.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Drops 11 in win
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Smart accumulated 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 win over Miami.
Smart has been a great addition to the starting lineup with Gabe Vincent sidelined with an ankle injury, averaging 11.3 points, 4.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 0.3 blocks and 1.3 threes made in three starts so far. Even with Jake LaRavia having phenomenal performances off the bench, Smart will likely remain in the starting lineup due to his defensive presence.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Starting Friday
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Smart will start in Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Smart will return from a two-game absence due to a right quadriceps contusion and join the starting five. The veteran guard has appeared in three regular-season games (one start) so far, averaging 7.7 points, 2.0 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Expected to play
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Smart (quadriceps) said he will likely play Friday against Memphis, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
After missing the past two games, Smart participated in the morning shootaround and appears on track to return despite carrying a questionable tag. Additionally, Luka Doncic (finger) may also return for the Lakers. If that happens, Smart won't have a ton of upside offensively.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Questionable for Friday
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Smart (quadriceps) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Smart has missed the last two games due to a quadriceps injury. The Lakers have been incredibly shorthanded as of late, but things could be trending in the right direction, especially in the backcourt, with Luka Doncic (finger) also questionable for Friday's matchup in Memphis.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Won't play Wednesday
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Smart (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.
Smart will miss a second straight game due to a left quadriceps contusion. The veteran guard was initially listed as questionable but was downgraded. The team will likely lean on Jake LaRavia, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James to help shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Questionable for Wednesday
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Smart (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Smart is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a right quadriceps strain he sustained in Sunday's win over the Kings. If the veteran guard joins Luka Doncic (finger/leg) and Gabe Vincent (ankle) on the sidelines, Dalton Knecht, Nick Smith and Bronny James are candidates for increased playing time.
