MARCUS SMART NEWS

Efficient in return Smart contributed 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-6 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 129-106 victory over the Nets.

Impact Smart was sidelined for one game due to an ankle injury before the All-Star break, but he returned to the lineup and knocked down five three-pointers to help the Celtics blow out the Nets on Thursday. He's also now recorded six or more assists in nine of his last 13 appearances. If he keeps up that kind of production, he could approach a new career high in assists by season's end.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Celtics Guard Marcus Smart Expected To Play Thursday vs. Nets Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is expected to play in Thursday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • NESN.COM

Not on injury report Smart (ankle) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Nets, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that he expected Smart to play Thursday, and he'll officially be able to return for Boston's first game following the All-Star break. He averaged 16.0 points, 4.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 28.8 minutes per game across his four appearances prior to his absence.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Head coach Ime Udoka said Smart (ankle) practiced Wednesday and is expected to play in Thursday's contest against the Nets, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart suffered the sprained ankle during the Celtics' second to last contest before the All-Star break and remained sidelined for final game as well. However, the week-long break appears to have paid off, and the point guard is expected to be good to go for the stretch run.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons end 8-game skid, Celtics' 9-game winning streak

Jerami Grant hit the winning basket and scored 24 points to help the Detroit Pistons end an eight-game losing streak and the Boston Celtics’ nine-game winning streak, 112-111 on We...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially out Wednesday Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Detroit, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Smart was doubtful ahead of Wednesday's matchup due to a right ankle sprain, and he'll officially be held out. Derrick White will take his place in the starting lineup, while Payton Pritchard should also see additional run.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Smart Doubtful For Celtics Vs. Pistons After Spraining Ankle Marcus Smart looked to be in serious pain when he suffered a sprained ankle in the second quarter of the Celtics' win against the 76ers.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • NESN.COM

Marcus Smart doubtful for Wednesday's game vs. Pistons, but that's a small positive Marcus Smart likely won't play in Wednesday's game, but the doubtful designation is a positive sign.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Doubtful for Wednesday Smart (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Pistons, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Smart left Tuesday's blowout win over the 76ers due to a sprained right ankle, and it appears the Celtics will be cautious and keep the point guard sidelined for the their last game before the All-Star break. In his expected absence, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard should garner increased roles.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics Notebook: Boston makes statement as playoff contenders, Marcus Smart injury update The Celtics have the best net rating in the Eastern Conference, among some other eyebrow-raising stats.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Detroit faces Boston on 6-game road slide

Detroit will look to stop its six-game road slide when the Pistons take on Boston

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits Tuesday's game Smart will not return to Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a sprained right ankle, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smart sprained his ankle in the second quarter and limped off the court under his own power. That said, it would be surprising to see him play Wednesday against the Pistons, which is the Celtics' final game before the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limps to locker room Smart limped to the locker room during the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Smart wasn't putting much weight on his right leg after managing to take free throws. It seems unlikely he'll return, but he should be considered questionable until something definitive emerges.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play through illness Smart (illness) will be available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart woke up with a non-COVID illness and was initially deemed questionable, but he's apparently made some progress and will be good to go as the Celtics head into a back-to-back set to finish out their pre-All-Star-break schedule.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday's contest Smart (non-COVID illness) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the 76ers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart has averaged 13.6 points, 6.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 30.4 minutes during the Celtics' current eight-game win streak. If he's unable to suit up, recently acquired Derrick White will likely join Boston's starting lineup for the first time.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum scores 38, Celtics rally past Hawks for 8th win in row

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points and led a third-quarter surge that sent the Boston Celtics past the Atlanta Hawks 105-95 for their eighth straight win

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics' Marcus Smart's take on flopping in the NBA: 'Everyone does it' There was a questionable call in the final minute of the Celtics' win over the Nuggets.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

22 points, five steals in win Smart manufactured 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven assists, three boards and five steals over 39 minutes in Friday's 108-102 home win over the Nuggets.

Impact Smart hit multiple clutch free throws in the fourth quarter. He also had some ugly turnovers early. Those turnovers and the high steal count are the ying and yang of Smart's play. Smart and newly acquired Derrick White also looked like a natural backcourt pairing in White's first game with Boston. Smart's hard-working play was a key component of the Celtics' seventh straight win.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum scores 24, Celtics beat Denver for 7th straight win

Jayson Tatum had 24 points, Marcus Smart added 22 points, five steals and two crucial free throws, and the Celtics held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 108-102 for Boston’s seventh s...

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Celtics shopped Marcus Smart for 2 rotation players, but unlikely to move guard Marcus Smart's played some of the best basketball of his career in recent weeks.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Bounces back in blowout win Smart ended Tuesday's 126-91 win over Brooklyn with 22 points (8-16 FG, 6-13 3Pt), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes.

Impact Smart had another 22-point performance Feb. 2 against the Hornets, but he followed that up with nine combined points over his next two games. He bounced back Tuesday with this 22-point effort in the blowout win over the extremely shorthanded Nets. It's his sixth 20-point performance of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics romp to 126-91 win, star-less Nets drop 9th straight

Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to their sixth straight win, beating the star-less Brooklyn Nets 126-91

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brown, stellar defense lead Celtics past Magic 116-83

Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics played solid defense in a 116-83 victory over the Orlando Magic for their season-best fifth straight win

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Smart trade asking price is Jaden McDaniels, Malik Beasley in Celtics-Wolves talks (report) The Celtics' are looking for a lot in return for their veteran point guard in negotiations.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Scores 22 points in win Smart chipped in 22 points (7-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 113-107 win over the Hornets.

Impact Smart scored 20-plus points for the first time since Dec. 31 and dished out at least six assists for the fifth time over his last six games. During that stretch, the veteran point guard has averaged 11.8 points, 6.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 29.7 minutes. Smart usually defers offensively to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, which can hinder his fantasy potential, but his overall production remains consistent due to his ability to impact the game in a multitude of ways.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE