Impact Smart left Tuesday's game with 3:35 remaining in the first quarter after landing on Austin Reaves' foot. Jacob Gilyard and Luke Kennard will likely receive extended minutes in his absence.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MARCUS SMART #36 - POINT GUARD - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
9.2 PPG •
2.5 RPG •
3.9 APG
9.2 PPG
2.5 RPG
3.9 APG
Unlikely to return Tuesday Smart suffered a left ankle injury in Tuesday's game versus the Lakers and is doubtful to return, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Crunch-Time Play Perfectly Sums Up Marcus Smart Experience A clutch play in the Memphis Grizzlies' Sunday night win over the Los Angeles Clippers perfectly summed up the Marcus Smart experience.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • NESN.COM
Solid outing in win Smart ended with 17 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes during Sunday's 105-101 win over the Clippers.
Impact Smart continues to lead the way for the Grizzlies with Ja Morant suspended. The veteran point guard is averaging career-high marks in points (13.4) and steals (2.1) per game, but his assist and rebounding production are down compared to his last year in Boston. Smart is a reliable fantasy option, but managers shouldn't expect him to explode anytime soon.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 10 points Smart supplied 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Sunday's 112-100 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact This wasn't Smart's best performance by any means, but his production in steals has been elite so far. Through seven games, Smart is averaging 2.7 steals per contest. He'll look to keep it going against the Heat on Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Watch former Celtics hug in first time facing off with new teams Marcus Smart and Rob Williams' friendship from their time with the Celtics is still strong.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Exclusive: Mavs' Kyrie Irving & Grizzlies' Marcus Smart Reflect on Being Celtics Teammates Mavs superstar Kyrie Irving and Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart spoke with DallasBaskebtall.com about their time as Celtics teammates and the c...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Exclusive: Marcus Smart on Grizzlies Opportunity, Guarding Mavs' Luka & Kyrie Before the Dallas Mavs’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, DallasBasketball.com spoke with Marcus Smart about his new opportunity in Mem...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Two former Celtics teammates met for dinner in reunion Grant Williams and Marcus Smart are on different teams now, but their friendship remains strong.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Nears double-double in loss Smart racked up 23 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds, nine assists and three steals over 35 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 125-110 loss to the Mavericks.
Impact Smart posted season-high marks in points, boards and assists in the contest while notching multiple steals for the fourth straight contest to begin the campaign. The veteran point guard unsurprisingly hasn't been able to match the scoring prowess of Ja Morant (suspension), but he's nonetheless filled in quite well for the All-Star point guard with season averages of 17.3 points, 5.8 dimes, 2.8 boards and 2.8 triples per contest. He's also leading the league with 3.0 thefts per game, and his elite steal numbers have long been a major draw for fantasy managers.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grizzlies vs. Mavericks: Marcus Smart press conference 10.30.23
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Strong numbers against Nuggets Smart produced 20 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and five steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 108-104 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact The veteran guard has gotten off to a quick start to his Memphis tenure, recording seven steals and five made threes in his first two games. Smart will be the key man in the Grizzlies' backcourt while Ja Morant serves the rest of his 25-game suspension, and even though he never averaged more than 12.9 points a game as a Celtic, he has a good chance to blow past that figure over the first third of the 2023-24 campaign.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Former Celtics roundup: Looking at Marcus Smart debut and more All four ex-Celtics from last season scored in double-figures for their new teams.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans: Marcus Smart press conference 10.25.23
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Efficient night in Griz debut Smart had 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three assists and two steals across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 111-104 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Despite his efficiency from the field, Smart missed half of his free-throw attempts and had a team-high five turnovers in Wednesday's loss. He'll be tasked with bringing the ball up as the starting point guard until All-Star Ja Morant returns from his 25-game suspension, so it'll be crucial for Smart to manage his turnovers in that time. He'll look to help the Grizzlies capture their first win of the season Friday against the defending champion Nuggets.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Smart takes a subtle dig at Celtics while reflecting on trade to Grizzlies Marcus Smart seems to be content in his new spot with the Grizzlies, especially after Boston opted to trade him this past offseason.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • BOSTON.COM
As Grizzlies wait on Ja Morant, Marcus Smart embraces his role as a tone setter Ja Morant is suspended the first 25 games of the season, as newcomer Marcus Smart steps in to bring a veteran presence.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Marcus Smart Makes Grizzlies a Defensive Giant in Southwest Division Can the Grizzlies take a third straight division title? Or will the Mavericks’ All-Star pairing swoop in? Plus, welcome to the league, Victo...
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Scores 11 with six dimes Smart had 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound, six assists and a steal across 24 minutes in Friday's 124-116 preseason loss to the Bucks.
Impact Smart struggled with his shot from beyond the arc, but other than that, he posted a decent stat line and orchestrated the offense with efficiency, posting a 3-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Smart will open the regular season as the Grizzlies' starting point guard and will hold that role as long as Ja Morant remains suspended.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to roll Smart (abdomen) is starting Friday's preseason game against the Bucks, Damichael Cole of Memphis News reports.
Impact Smart has been dealing with an injury for most of training camp, but it's nice to see him get the green light with Opening Night getting closer. Friday will be the first time we get to see Smart share the backcourt with Desmond Bane.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NBA scout believes Celtics will miss Marcus Smart in key area While the Celtics made some notable acquisitions this offseason, they still lost their emotional leader in Marcus Smart.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Plans to play Friday Smart (abdomen) plans to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bucks, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.
Impact Smart has yet to play during the preseason due to a minor abdominal injury he picked up at the beginning of training camp. However, that could change Friday. If things go according to plan, Smart should be the Grizzlies' starting point guard for the regular-season opener against New Orleans on Oct. 25.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Smart is marveling at the Grizzlies' defensive mindset. He thinks they can be NBA's best Marcus Smart sees no reason why the Grizzlies can't be the NBA's best defensive team this season.
OCTOBER 14, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Marcus Smart marveling at Grizzlies’ defensive mindset, thinks they can be NBA’s best
Marcus Smart sees no reason why the Memphis Grizzlies can’t be the NBA’s best defensive team this season.OCTOBER 13, 2023
Marcus Smart is marveling at the Grizzlies' defensive mindset. He thinks they can be NBA's best
Marcus Smart sees no reason why the Memphis Grizzlies can’t be the NBA’s best defensive team this seasonOCTOBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Thursday Smart (abdomen) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Impact Smart will miss his third straight preseason game due to abdominal soreness. However, the Grizzlies are still optimistic that Smart will be good to go for the regular season. The 29-year-old guard's next chance to suit up will be Sunday's preseason matchup with the Heat.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
