FEBRUARY 5 • MASSLIVE.COM
MARCUS SMART #36 - POINT GUARD - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
7.4 PPG •
2.6 RPG •
3.7 APG
7.4 PPG
2.6 RPG
3.7 APG
Everything Marcus Smart said of Celtics return for 1st time Marcus Smart got a tribute video and was honored during the organization's "Heroes Among Us" segment during Sunday's game at TD Garden.
'Fan favorite' Marcus Smart showered with love, appreciation in return to Boston TD Garden isn't Smart's home arena anymore, yet it always will be.
FEBRUARY 5 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Celtics Embrace Marcus Smart After 'Special' Return To Boston The Celtics showered ex-teammate Marcus Smart following the now-Grizzlies guards' return to Boston on Sunday night at TD Garden.
FEBRUARY 5 • NESN.COM
A Celtic at heart, Marcus Smart richly deserved his just plaudits from Boston in his return - The Boston Globe Often said to be the Celtics' heart and soul, the injured Grizzlies guard was back in TD Garden for the first time as an opposing player aft...
FEBRUARY 5 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Grizzlies' Marcus Smart Receives Standing Ovation From Celtics Fans in Return to Boston Smart was inactive for Sunday’s game in Boston, but Celtics fans gave him a warm welcome in his return to TD Garden.
FEBRUARY 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Watch: Marcus Smart receives standing ovation from Celtics fans in return to TD Garden In his first game back in Boston since an offseason trade, Marcus Smart received several ovations from Celtics fans.
FEBRUARY 5 • BOSTON.COM
Watch how the Celtics honored Marcus Smart on his return to TD Garden with the Grizzlies - The Boston Globe Injured and unable to play in the Memphis Grizzlies’ one visit to Boston this season, the nine-year Celtic received a video tribute and a lo...
FEBRUARY 5 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Watch Marcus Smart tribute video in Celtics return Marcus Smart spent the first nine seasons of his career in Boston.
FEBRUARY 4 • MASSLIVE.COM
Marcus Smart Tribute Video by Boston Celtics ❤️
FEBRUARY 4 • YOUTUBE
Marcus Smart on relationship with Celtics fans: 'They watched me become a man' Marcus Smart spoke pregame about his time as a Celtic and his relationship with the city of Boston.
FEBRUARY 4 • USATODAY.COM
Marcus Smart talks unique relationship with Jaylen Brown, Celtics Marcus Smart was back at TD Garden for the first time since he was traded last summer.
FEBRUARY 4 • MASSLIVE.COM
Celtics honoring Marcus Smart as a 'Hero Among Us' in return game to TD Garden While Marcus Smart won't play in Sunday's game, he's being recognized for the charitable work he did in Boston.
FEBRUARY 4 • BOSTON.COM
Marcus Smart set to make an emotional return to TD Garden It figures that Marcus Smart would be out injured for his first visit back to TD Garden.
FEBRUARY 4 • USATODAY.COM
NBA Rumors: These Teams Called Grizzlies About Marcus Smart A pair of NBA title contenders reportedly called the Memphis Grizzlies to inquire about Marcus Smart's availaibility.
FEBRUARY 4 • NESN.COM
Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...
FEBRUARY 4 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM
Celtics injury report: All-Star added for Grizzlies game The Celtics will welcome Marcus Smart back in Boston for the first time since the trade.
FEBRUARY 3 • MASSLIVE.COM
Marcus Smart, whose impact on the Celtics remains in play, will be a welcome sight in TD Garden return - The Boston Globe Smart landed with the Grizzlies in the three-team trade that brought Kristaps Porzingis to Boston. A finger injury will keep Smart from play...
FEBRUARY 3 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Grizzlies' Marcus Smart to miss six weeks with a right finger injury
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart will miss at least six weeks because of an injury to his right ring finger.JANUARY 11
Marcus Smart to miss Celtics return game after suffering finger injury Marcus Smart will miss at least six weeks due to a finger injury, meaning he will miss his Feb. 4 return game in Boston.
JANUARY 11 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Grizzlies G Marcus Smart (finger) out at least 6 weeks Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart is expected to miss at least six weeks due to an injury to his right ring finger, the team announced Th...
JANUARY 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Grizzlies G Marcus Smart (finger) out at least 6 weeks Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart is expected to miss at least six weeks due to an injury to his right ring finger, the team announced Th...
JANUARY 11 • SACBEE.COM
Marcus Smart to miss 6 weeks with severe finger injury Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart has suffered a severe right finger injury and will be sidelined six weeks.
JANUARY 11 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Out about six weeks An MRI revealed Smart suffered a severe right ring finger injury, which will sideline him for approximately six weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact The bad news keeps piling up for Memphis. After losing Ja Morant (shoulder) for the remainder of the season, it appears Smart will be sidelined through the All-Star break. The veteran is amid a solid season of 14.5 points, 4.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game. With both of Memphis' starting guards on the shelf, Derrick Rose's (thigh) and Jacob Gilyard's availabilities matter more than ever. However, it's essential to note Gilyard is on a two-way deal, and Rose has trouble staying healthy. We could see more Desmond Bane at point guard, opening more playing time for Luke Kennard, Ziaire Williams, John Konchar and Vince Williams. Fantasy managers should place Smart in an injured reserve slot, but don't be surprised if the team plays it extremely cautiously with injuries down the stretch, given there's almost no chance they climb the standings to Play-In contention.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Set for MRI Smart said he plans to get an MRI on his right hand Wednesday or Thursday after he was forced out in the third quarter of Tuesday's 120-103 win over the Mavericks, Michael Wallace...
Impact Despite missing the game's final 22 minutes, Smart turned in an excellent performance during his 21 minutes of court time, finishing with 23 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist. The 29-year-old has now turned in three consecutive games with at least 20 points, and with Ja Morant (shoulder) lost for the season, Smart could take on a pronounced role as a scorer and playmaker, provided his hand injury doesn't prove to be too concerning. Smart said after Tuesday's game that he's not dealing with any fractured fingers, but the MRI should shed light on whether he has any ligament or tendon damage. The Grizzlies return to action Friday at home versus the Clippers.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Smart Highlights | Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks
JANUARY 10 • YOUTUBE
