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Undergoes surgery, out indefinitely Smith underwent an ACL reconstruction on his left knee Tuesday and will remain out indefinitely, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Smith didn't make make his NBA debut during his rookie season, but he did make 18 appearances (nine) with the G League's Motor City Cruise, averaging 8.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 22.5 minutes per game. He's been sidelined since March 8 and can safely be ruled out for the rest of the season, but it remains unclear how the surgery will impact his availability for the 2022-23 campaign. Sankofa relays that Smith injured the same ACL during his time at UCLA, so the Pistons will likely be extremely cautious with their young forward.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Brooklyn.

Impact Smith has yet to make his NBA debut. His absence is mostly impacting the G League squad.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Sunday Smith (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

Impact Smith continues to be sidelined by a sprained left knee, though his absence won't affect the Pistons given he has yet to see NBA action this season.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Smith (knee) is out Friday against the Wizards.

Impact Smith has yet to appear in an NBA game this season. His absence is mostly impacting the G League squad.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Smith (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Smith has yet to appear in an NBA game this season. His absence is mostly impacting the G League squad.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Smith has yet to make his NBA debut. His next chance to do so will come Wednesday against the Hawks.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Sunday The Pistons list Smith (knee) as out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Impact One of Detroit's two two-way players, Smith has yet to make his NBA debut. Detroit is ruling Smith out for its second straight game with a sprained left knee, an injury he presumably picked up in his most recent appearance for the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smith and Alfonso Plummer trade buckets in first half of PAC-12 bout

Chris Smith and Alfonso Plummer trade buckets in first half of PAC-12 bout

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS