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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Strong production in return
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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.
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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Gets green light to play Wednesday
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Smart (ankle) is available and will come off the bench Wednesday versus the Lakers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Smart will make his return from a six-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, but the Grizzlies will look to ease him back into the rotation as a bench player after he had started in his first five appearances of the season. The veteran guard had struggled mightily early on before spraining his ankle, averaging 5.6 points while shooting 23.5 percent from the floor.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Set to play Wednesday
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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.
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).
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Questionable for Wednesday
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Smart (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Won't play Sunday
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Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Doubtful for Sunday
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Smart (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Portland, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
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.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Considered week-to-week
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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
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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 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
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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.
