MARCUS SMART NEWS

Celtics' Marcus Smart's journey from trade deadline uncertainty to Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner The Celtics have gone 24-6 since Smart returned from an abdominal injury in January, changing the trajectory of the franchise.

APRIL 1, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Jimmy Butler scores 24 to help Heat fend off Celtics 106-98

Jimmy Butler had 24 points, Kyle Lowry added 23 and the Miami Heat rallied in the fourth quarter to hold off the Boston Celtics 106-98 to stay atop a tight race for the Eastern Con...

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics Odds: Marcus Smart Now Favorite To Win Defensive Player Of Year The Boston Celtics put together a remarkable midseason turnaround due to their defense, and Marcus Smart is gaining recognition for it.

MARCH 29, 2022 • NESN.COM

Sticking to blueprint has keyed Celtics' 2nd half turnaround

The Celtics were a team in search of direction following a buzzer-beating loss to the Knicks on Jan. 6 that dropped them to 11th place in the Eastern Conference

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs season-high 28 points Smart ended Monday's 115-112 overtime loss to Toronto with 28 points (10-25 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 6-9 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block in 40 minutes.

Impact Smart was a logical pivot when Jaylen Brown's (knee) absence was announced, as the hybrid guard is usually a reliable fantasy play when any of Boston's elites are out. Multiple absences for the Celtics aided Smart's ability to post a double-double and his best scoring performance of the season.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

West side's story: Suns top seed, plenty left to decide

The NBA regular season heads into the final two weeks and so much remains up for grabs

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston puts road win streak on the line against Toronto

Boston will try to keep its five-game road win streak alive when the Celtics take on Toronto

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Smart and Robert Williams are deserving of Defensive Player of Year, but may lack intangibles - The Boston Globe Marcus Smart and Robert Williams have been the defensive catalysts this season for the Celtics, leading the team’s resurgence as the two hav...

MARCH 26, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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MARCH 26, 2022 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Dishes career-high 13 dimes Smart delivered five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 13 assists, three boards and one steal in Wednesday's 125-97 home win over the Jazz.

Impact Smart was part of a devastating starting five that delivered most of Boston's 39 first-quarter points. The game was a route from start to finish. Smart's 13 assists were a career high. Boston's 37 total assists was a season high. The C's also shot a season-best 59 percent from the field, aided by excellent passes from Smart and others. The gritty guard will now enjoy a few days off until the Celtics face the Timberwolves in Boston on Sunday evening.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The NBA's Defensive Player of the Year race has no clear frontrunner. Who deserves to win this season? Rudy Gobert? Draymond Green? Jaren Jackson? Marcus Smart? Bam Adebayo? Joel Embiid? There's no clear best candidate, but let's take a look.

MARCH 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Celtics Notebook: Marcus Smart thriving as point guard, stealing a celebration Marcus Smart finished with a career-high 13 assists in the Celtics' win over the Jazz.

MARCH 24, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart Reveal How Red-Hot Celtics Stay Grounded The Celtics are getting hot at the right time heading into the close of the regular season, but they aren't letting it get to their heads.

MARCH 24, 2022 • NESN.COM

Tatum, Brown sizzle, Celtics roll to 125-97 win over Jazz

Jayson Tatum had 11 of his 26 points during Boston’s nearly perfect first quarter to help the Celtics roll to a 125-97 victory over the Utah Jazz

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clear to play Wednesday Smart (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Smart missed Sunday's win over the Thunder with a non-COVID illness, and he'll return to action Wednesday after initially being labeled probable. The 28-year-old has averaged 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 2.2 steals in 31.4 minutes over his past five contests.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Smart (illness) is probable for Wednesday's contest against the Jazz.

Impact Smart was a late addition to the injury report Monday with a non-COVID illness and was eventually ruled out for the matchup against the Thunder. However, he's expected to return to action Wednesday, which likely means reduced roles for Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum and Mitchell clash in Boston-Utah matchup

Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell square off in a matchup of two of the league's best scorers when Boston and Utah take the court

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum scores 36, Celtics roll past Oklahoma City 132-123

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-123

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Smart, Rob Williams out for Monday's game against Thunder The Celtics will be without two starters when they take on the Thunder on Monday.

MARCH 21, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Ruled out Monday Smart won't play Monday against the Thunder due to a non-COVID illness, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Smart was a late addition to the injury report Monday with a non-COVID illness and will be sidelined for at least one contest. In his absence, Derrick White is expected to draw the start at point guard, while Payton Pritchard may be in store for an increased role off the bench.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors' Curry expects to return by start of playoffs

Stephen Curry said he’s confident he can return from a sprained left foot by the time the Golden State Warriors begin the playoffs

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Warriors' Curry to miss at least 2 weeks with hurt foot

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will be sidelined at least two weeks with a sprained ligament in his left foot

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stephen Curry's foot injury sparks debate over diving plays in NBA

Steph Curry is out for at least two weeks after suffering a foot injury during a diving play by Marcus Smart on Wednesday.

MARCH 18, 2022

Marcus Smart isn't apologizing for his aggressive play on Stephen Curry — it's who he is - The Boston Globe Warriors coach Steve Kerr had words with the Celtics guard, but even Golden State's Draymond Green said Smart did not make a dirty play.

MARCH 17, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

'I thought it was a dangerous play': Steve Kerr didn't like how Marcus Smart dove at Steph Curry - The Boston Globe Curry is now out indefinitely with a sprained ligament, according to reports.

MARCH 17, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM