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: Available Friday
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Smart (quadriceps) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
After missing the last two games due to a quadriceps injury, Smart will make his return to the floor. Over the course of the three games he's played this season, the veteran guard has averaged 7.7 points, 1.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 43.8 percent from the floor.
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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.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Ruled out for Monday
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Smart (quadriceps) will not play Monday against Portland, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Smart is dealing with a right quadriceps contusion that he picked up Sunday against the Kings. The Lakers are already very shorthanded, leaving Austin Reaves to absorb a ton of usage. Dalton Knecht could be more involved in Monday's game with so much offensive firepower on the shelf.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Returns to game Sunday
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Smart (leg) returned to Sunday's game against the Kings.
Smart exited the game for the locker room to have his right leg evaluated, but the issue appears to have been minor since he has returned to the game. It's a particularly positive development for the Lakers, who already lost Gabe Vincent with an ankle injury during Sunday's contest.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Smart went back to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Kings due to a right leg injury, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Smart went back to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest after being evaluated on the bench for a right leg injury. If he is unable to return, Jake LaRavia will likely see extra minutes.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Starting sans Doncic
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Smart will start in Sunday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
With Luka Doncic (finger/leg) sidelined, Smart will enter the starting five. The veteran guard is averaging 6.0 points and 1.5 steals in 21.5 minutes per game across two regular-season appearances.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Empty performance Tuesday
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Smart closed Tuesday's 119-109 loss to the Warriors with nine points (3-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and one steal across 23 minutes.
Smart was understandably rusty, offering very little in the way of tangible production during his Lakers debut. While he did manage to get under the skin of his opponent, the coaching staff is going to need more from him moving forward. He should be a steady source of steals, assuming he can stay healthy and his lack of offensive upside doesn't limit his overall playing time too much.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Turns in 14 points from bench
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Smart produced 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-2 FT, 2-8 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and four steals across 23 minutes in Friday's 117-116 preseason loss to the Kings.
Smart is hoping for a career renaissance with the Lakers after struggling to stay healthy during stints with Memphis and Washington. He's played only 54 games over the past two seasons, and Smart's ability to mount campaigns similar to his years with the Celtics is currently an open question. If Smart can turn back the clock in his 12th season, JJ Redick will be faced with some tough lineup decisions down the stretch. Smart will definitely come in handy during LeBron James' (sciatica) absence, but what Redick does with Smart after the fact will be intriguing to watch. Austin Reaves will need to look indispensable once James is back, as his position would be the first spot in jeopardy due to a resurgent start from Smart. Smart will also have to get past Dalton Knecht, who had an excellent camp after some uninspiring Summer League performances.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Slated to suit up Friday
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Smart (rest) is expected to play during Friday's preseason finale against Sacramento, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
The Lakers are set to deploy their normal rotation in Friday's exhibition finale. With LeBron James (sciatica) out for at least a few more weeks, Smart is one of several candidates to replace James in the Opening Night starting five.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Won't play Wednesday
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Smart (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Mavericks, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.
Smart is among many notable players for his squad that will not suit up. The next chance for the veteran guard to get back on the floor will be the team's preseason finale against the Kings on Friday.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Gets starting nod Tuesday
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Smart will start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Suns, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Smart will get the starting nod in his preseason debut. The veteran guard had been dealing with Achilles soreness earlier in training camp, so the Lakers may monitor his playing time against Phoenix.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Set to play Tuesday
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Smart (Achilles) is set to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Suns, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Smart is slated for his first preseason action of the fall Tuesday. The veteran guard has been nursing Achilles soreness throughout training camp, and he'll likely be limited against Phoenix.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Now out Sunday
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Smart (Achilles) is out of the lineup for Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Head coach JJ Redick said that he misspoke Saturday when saying Smart would face Golden State. While Smart won't suit up Sunday, he's expected to play in at least two of the Lakers' final three exhibitions. Smart's next chance to play will come Tuesday against Phoenix.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Good to go Sunday
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Smart (Achilles) will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Smart has been dealing with Achilles soreness and recently contracted an illness as well. He's been a full participant at practice since Thursday, and he's likely going to see a modest workload Sunday as the Lakers ramp him up for Opening Night.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Practices fully Thursday
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Smart (Achilles) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Smart has a chance to make his preseason debut with his new squad Sunday after practicing fully Thursday. He has been dealing with Achilles soreness and missed Wednesday's practice due to illness.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Dealing with illness
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Smart (Achilles) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice due to flu-like symptoms, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.
Smart has yet to play a game during the preseason for his new squad while working his way through Achilles soreness. However, he did participate in practice Tuesday before missing Wednesday's session. As long as the illness isn't severe, he seems to be trending in the right direction, but his status for the remaining five games of the preseason is uncertain.
