Smart will start Sunday's game against the Jazz, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Smart returned from a nine-game absence Friday, posting six points, five rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block in 18 minutes off the bench during a 101-73 win over Phoenix. Sunday will be the veteran's first start since March 21, but he's been a regular in the first five, averaging 9.5 points, 3.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 29.6 minutes across 53 starts this season.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Solid output in limited minutes
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Smart (ankle) registered six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block across 18 minutes Friday in the Lakers' 101-73 win over the Suns.
Smart was able to return to action for the Lakers' penultimate game of the regular season after he had missed the team's prior nine games due to a right ankle contusion. Though Smart had been a regular starter prior to getting hurt, the Lakers deployed him off the bench Friday, likely in an effort to manage his minutes. The Lakers could keep Smart's workload in check once again in Sunday's contest versus the Jazz, but the veteran guard could move back into a 30-plus-minute starting role once the postseason gets underway and while Los Angeles remains without Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique).
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Not starting in return
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Smart (ankle) isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Smart missed the last nine games because of an ankle injury. It remains to be seen when Smart will return to the first unit, and Rui Hachimura will remain in the starting lineup against the Suns.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Cleared from injury report
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Smart (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.
The veteran guard is set to end an eight-game absence Friday with a bruised right ankle, and he will likely supplant Rui Hachimura in the starting lineup. That said, both players should see meaningful playing time for a Lakers team that is missing both Austin Reaves (oblique) and Luka Doncic (hamstring).
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Won't play Thursday
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Smart is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to a right ankle contusion, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
The veteran guard will be sidelined for an eighth consecutive contest Thursday, and he has a short turnaround looming Friday versus the Suns. Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia are both worthy of streaming consideration in all fantasy leagues in Smart's absence.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Questionable to play Thursday
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Smart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Smart has missed the Lakers' last seven games due to a right ankle contusion. He has progressed enough in his recovery to be given the questionable tag for Thursday's contest, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him play in one game of the Lakers' upcoming back-to-back set and sit out the other contest, assuming he's cleared to suit up. Smart's return would provide a significant boost to a Lakers team that is without Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique).
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Hopeful to return soon
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Head coach JJ Redick said that Smart (ankle) had a "great day on the court" Tuesday and that he's "trending" toward being able to return within the next three games, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Smart will miss his eighth straight game Tuesday, but it sounds like he's hopeful to get back to the floor before the regular season ends Sunday. Thursday's game against the Warriors will be the first of a back-to-back set, so that one seems unlikely, but perhaps he'll be able to get back out there for Friday's match with the Suns.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Smart will miss an eighth consecutive contest due to a right ankle contusion. The veteran guard was recently cleared to participate in on-court work, and his next opportunity to return to game action will come Thursday against Golden State.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Out again Sunday
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Smart (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Smart has missed the Lakers' last six games. Although he appears to be trending in a positive direction regarding a return to the court, he won't be out there against the Mavericks. With Austin Reaves (oblique) and Luka Doncic (hamstring) out for the foreseeable future, Smart's services will likely be needed out of the backcourt upon his return. However, while he remains out, Jake LaRavia and Luke Kennard should both see even more work moving ahead.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Participates in on-court work
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Head coach JJ Redick said Smart (ankle) participated in an on-court workout Thursday and could return to game action as soon as Sunday against the Mavericks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Smart will miss a sixth consecutive game Thursday due to a right ankle contusion, though he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. For now, the veteran guard can be considered questionable to face Dallas.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Out again Thursday
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Smart (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Oklahoma City, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
This will mark Smart's sixth consecutive absence because of a right ankle contusion. As a result, Jake LaRavia is the favorite to remain in the starting lineup.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Won't play Tuesday
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Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
The veteran guard will sit out a fifth straight contest due to a right ankle contusion. His next chance to play will come Thursday in Oklahoma City. Jake LaRavia will likely continue starting at small forward for the Lakers on Tuesday.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Ruled out for Monday
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Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Smart will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a right ankle contusion, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Cleveland. With the veteran guard and Luka Doncic (suspension) both unavailable, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Bronny James are candidates to see increased burn.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Remaining out for Friday
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Smart (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Nets.
Smart will miss a third straight game due to a bruised right ankle. Jake LaRavia has made two starts in Smart's place and should be the favorite to run with the first unit again Friday against Brooklyn.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Out for Wednesday
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Smart (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Smart was unable to shake his doubtful tag and will miss his second straight contest. With Smart sidelined, the Lakers may rely more on Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Smart is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to right ankle soreness.
The veteran guard is expected to miss a second straight contest due to the issue. Jake LaRavia started at small forward for the Lakers in Monday's loss to the Pistons amid Smart's absence, while Luke Kennard should also see an expanded role in the backcourt Wednesday.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Out for Monday
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Smart (ankle) is out for Monday's game versus Detroit.
Smart was unable to clear his questionable tag for this contest due to ankle soreness. For now, fantasy managers can consider him questionable for Wednesday in Indiana. With Smart sidelined, Luke Kennard could see more reps.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Iffy for Monday
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Smart is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons due to right ankle soreness.
Smart is in danger of missing just his second game since Feb. 12. If the veteran guard is ultimately ruled out, Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia would be candidates to see increased playing time. Smart has appeared in five straight games, averaging 10.4 points, 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals across 32.8 minutes per contest during that span.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Checks back in
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Smart (groin) has returned to Saturday's game against the Magic, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
Smart departed the contest in the second quarter and went back to the locker room after sustaining an apparent groin injury. However, he's been cleared to return and has checked back into the contest.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Heads to locker room
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Smart subbed out of Saturday's game against Orlando with 9:11 left in the second quarter and went back to the locker room, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Smart looked to be grabbing at his groin area while exiting the contest. While he's sidelined, Rui Hachimura and Jake LaRavia could see more playing time.
