MARCUS SMART NEWS

Marcus Smart knocks down eight three-pointers in encouraging return from injury | Sporting News Smart scored a season high on Wednesday night.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Season-high 26 points in return Smart contributed 26 points (9-16 FG, 8-14 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 132-119 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Smart roared back onto the court after missing the past six games due to a back injury. He landed eight triples en route to a season-high 26 points, albeit in a losing effort. While this was an encouraging performance, we are familiar enough with Smart's body of work to know that this shooting isn't likely to stick. At best, he should be viewed as a steals streamer on most nights.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

It only took one game back for Luka Doncic to be proven right about Marcus Smart The Los Angeles Lakers got Marcus Smart back from injury, and he instantly proved Luka Doncic right in his first game back.

2 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Stephon Castle scores 30 to lead Spurs into NBA Cup semifinals with 132-119 win over Lakers

Stephon Castle scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half, and De’Aaron Fox added 20 points in the San Antonio Spurs’ 132-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on in an NBA Cu...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lakers learning a harsh Marcus Smart lesson they should've known all along Injuries will continue to plague the Los Angeles Lakers guard.

2 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Off report for Wednesday Smart (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Impact Smart will snap a six-game absence due to a back injury. With the veteran guard back in action, Gabe Vincent, Adou Thiero and Jake LaRavia are candidates for a dip in playing time. Smart has averaged 9.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 26.8 minutes per contest over 14 regular-season games thus far.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Is Marcus Smart playing tomorrow vs the Spurs? | Sporting News The Lakers will certainly need him in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Expected to play vs. Spurs Smart (back) intends to play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Head coach JJ Redick said Sunday that the Lakers were targeting Wednesday for Smart to return from a six-game absence with a back injury, and the veteran guard plans to "give it a go" against San Antonio. His status likely won't be confirmed until sometime closer to Wednesday's tipoff, though. Smart has averaged 9.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 26.8 minutes per night over 14 games this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers host Spurs Wednesday for NBA Cup group stage game

The Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Targeting Wednesday for return Head coach JJ Redick noted that while Smart (back) remains day-to-day, the team hopes to have him back for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Ti...

Impact Smart will miss his sixth straight game Sunday due to a left lumbar muscle strain, but he seems to be trending towards a return. Gabe Vincent, Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht are candidates for increased roles as long as Smart remains out of the lineup.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out vs. Philadelphia Smart (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smart will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a left lumbar muscle strain, and he can be considered highly questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. With the veteran guard sidelined, Gabe Vincent, Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht are candidates for increased playing time.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"Luka Gonna Make Y'all Pay for This": Lakers Fans Erupt as Jaylen Brown Fires Back at Haters After Beating Shorthanded LA Jaylen Brown-led Boston Celtics squad handed the Lakers a 126-105 loss on Friday. The Purple and Gold were missing Luka Doncic, LeBron James...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ex-Celtics Star Has Kind Words For Former Team, Jayson Tatum - NESN.com Former Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart returned to TD Garden with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. He didn’t play, however, sitting...

6 DAYS AGO • NESN.COM

Lakers are making Marcus Smart realization Celtics know too well Former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart won't play for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

6 DAYS AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Philadelphia plays Los Angeles, aims for 4th straight victory

Philadelphia hosts Los Angeles aiming to prolong its three-game win streak

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lakers without both LeBron James and Luka Doncic for matchup with Celtics

LeBron James and Luka Doncic are both out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup with the Boston Celtics on Friday night

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Still sidelined Smart (back) won't play in Friday's game against the Celtics, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact It's Smart's fifth consecutive absence due to a left lumbar muscle strain. His absence means Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and Nick Smith could see expanded roles. Smart's next chance to play will come Sunday against Philadelphia.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Boston hosts Los Angeles after Reaves' 44-point game

Los Angeles faces the Boston Celtics after Austin Reaves scored 44 points in the Lakers' 123-120 victory against the Toronto Raptors

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Hachimura hits 3 at buzzer on pass from James as Lakers beat Raptors 123-120

Rui Hachimura made a 3-pointer off a pass from LeBron James as time expired to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 123-120 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Out again Thursday Smart (back) will not play Thursday against the Raptors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles takes road win streak into matchup with Toronto

Los Angeles enters a matchup against Toronto after winning three consecutive road games

DECEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Another absence coming Smart (back) will not play Monday against the Suns, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart will be held out for a third consecutive game Monday. 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.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers face the Suns on 7-game win streak

Los Angeles plays Phoenix looking to prolong its seven-game win streak

DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Out Sunday Smart (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Los Angeles, looks to break road skid

New Orleans will try to end its four-game road skid when the Pelicans play Los Angeles

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press