MARCUS SMART NEWS

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and Marcus Smart happy to hear Ime Udoka will be back in the game - The Boston Globe Udoka is in line for a second chance as the new coach of the Rockets after being suspended by the Celtics for this season and replaced by Ma...

APRIL 26, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Marcus Smart 'emotional' about Ime Udoka joining Rockets after Celtics dismissal Marcus Smart is happy to see his former coach get a second chance.

APRIL 25, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Scores 19 despite back injury Smart (back) provided 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-121 victory over the Hawks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference...

Impact Smart was cleared to suit up after initially being listed as questionable with a lower back contusion. The veteran point guard didn't appear to be limited at all as he finished third on the team in scoring behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown while playing 29 minutes. Through the first four matchups of the opening-round series, Smart has averaged 17.0 points, 6.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 31.5 minutes per game.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest on Celtics' Guard Marcus Smart's Availability for Game 4 vs. Hawks Late in the fourth quarter of the Celtics’ 130-122 Game 3 loss, after going up for a rebound, Marcus Smart took a hard fall, landing squarel...

APRIL 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Marcus Smart injury: Celtics guard upgraded to available for Game 4 against Hawks The Celtics will have their emotional leader despite hurting his back in Game 3 against the Hawks.

APRIL 23, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

What Celtics' Jayson Tatum Told Marcus Smart After Hard Game 3 Fall Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared his hilarious response after teammate Marcus Smart took a hard fall in Game 3 against the Hawks.

APRIL 23, 2023 • NESN.COM

Picks up questionable tag Smart is questionable for Game 4 against the Hawks on Sunday due to a lower back contusion, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smart picked up his injury in Game 3 which could result in him missing Sunday's contest. He is averaging 16.3 points, 7.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals in 32.3 minutes across the first three games of the series. If he's unable to suit up, Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon and Sam Hauser will likely receive increased opportunities.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' Marcus Smart unsure of Game 4 status against Hawks after back injury Marcus Smart took a hard fall in Game 3, though he did finish out the loss to the Hawks.

APRIL 22, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Why Marcus Smart said Celtics let 'outside noise continue talk for us' in NBA Playoffs The Celtics dropped their first game of the playoffs in the Game 3 loss to the Hawks.

APRIL 22, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

After 'Mediocre' March, Marcus Smart Is Back on Track In case there was any doubt, Boston’s difference-making backcourt defense is proving how good they can be against the Hawks.

APRIL 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

After 'Mediocre' March, Marcus Smart Is Back on Track In case there was any doubt, Boston’s difference-making backcourt defense is proving how good they can be against the Hawks.

APRIL 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Celtics guard Marcus Smart held without a vote for Defensive Player of the Year after winning award last season - The Boston Globe Smart missed 21 games this season because of injuries, and he has acknowledged multiple times that his defense was not up to his own lofty s...

APRIL 18, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...

APRIL 16, 2023 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Celtics' Marcus Smart flexes defensive muscles in Game 1 win over Hawks Marcus Smart had multiple key defensive players in the Celtics' Game 1 win over the Hawks.

APRIL 16, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Preview capsules for the NBA's 1st-round playoff series

Preview capsules for the NBA’s first-round playoff series

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Mazzulla, Malcolm Brogdon finalists for NBA awards awards — but Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, and Jaylen Brown shut out - The Boston Globe The three finalists for MVP are Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, and Denver’s Nikola Jokić.

APRIL 14, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Celtics' Marcus Smart relishing playoff matchup against Hawks' Trae Young “I’m definitely looking forward to it,” Marcus Smart said.

APRIL 13, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Why Marcus Smart says Celtics are back to 'pissed off' for Hawks series Marcus Smart expects a mentality shift from his teammates.

APRIL 13, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Celtics, Hawks sit many players for regular-season finale

The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks will have numerous players out for the season finale

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Status uncertain Sunday Smart (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Smart has missed a pair of games with neck spasms and is at risk of missing a third. Considering the Celtics' are locked into the two seed, it wouldn't be surprising for Smart to sit the regular-season finale. Fantasy managers should check back in closer to tipoff to get a better idea of what the Celtics rotation will look like.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown Opens Up About His Relationship with Marcus Smart Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart are in their seventh season as teammates. The former has seen the latter go from adapting to playing alongside...

APRIL 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jaylen Brown Opens Up About His Relationship with Marcus Smart Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart are in their seventh season as teammates. The former has seen the latter go from adapting to playing alongside...

APRIL 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Celtics wrap up East No. 2 seed with 97-93 win over Raptors

Malcolm Brogdon scored 29 points and hit two late free throws to help the Boston Celtics hold on for a 97-93 win over the Toronto Raptors

APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics injury report: Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart out against Raptors The Celtics will be without three starters on the second game of a back-to-back.

APRIL 5, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Celtics' Jaylen Brown on 'brother-like' bond with Marcus Smart: 'All out of love' Jaylen Brown has spent his entire career with the Celtics sharing a locker room with Marcus Smart.

APRIL 4, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM