Marcus Smart News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

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Hands out six dimes Smart amassed nine points (4-14 FG, 1-9 3Pt), two rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Smart was back in the lineup after missing Tuesday's game against the Spurs with right ankle soreness. His fantasy appeal is mostly limited to deeper formats, as he's averaging 9.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 28.4 minutes per contest heading into the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Mavs Smart (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Smart will be back in action Thursday after missing the closing leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday. He has started in 23 consecutive appearances, averaging 9.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals across 29.1 minutes during that stretch.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas takes on Los Angeles, looks to stop 8-game slide

Dallas will try to break its eight-game slide when the Mavericks take on Los Angeles

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Victor Wembanyama scores 37 of 40 in 1st half, leading Spurs to 136-108 win over short-handed Lakers

Victor Wembanyama scored 37 of his season high-tying 40 points in the first half and the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 136-108 for their fifth straight...

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors

LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs due to left foot arthritis

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Smart will not play Tuesday against the Spurs due to right ankle soreness, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.

Impact This has the look of a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set -- Smart is one of a number of key players being held out. Luke Kennard, Nick Smith and Kobe Bufkin could see expanded roles with this news.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Hits for 19 points Smart finished Monday's 119-110 loss to the Thunder with 19 points (7-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 29 minutes.

Impact Smart put in solid work as Luka Donci's direct fill-in during the loss. His 19-point effort marked the veteran's third-highest scoring total of the season, and since his recent spike corresponds to Doncic's absence, we should see continued output from him while the team's offensive catalyst is sidelined.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Williams returns from injury, leads Thunder past Lakers 119-110 with SGA, Luka sidelined

The Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their two-game skid with a 119-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

LeBron James has 20 points, 10 assists to lead Luka-less Lakers past Warriors

LeBron James had 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 105-99 on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Could see expanded role Smart ended Thursday's 119-115 victory over the 76ers with seven points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 31 minutes.

Impact Luka Doncic left Thursday's game early with hamstring soreness, putting Smart in a larger role at point guard for the Lakers. Doncic is set to receive further imaging, and If he misses upcoming contests, Smart could see increased minutes and responsibilities, boosting his involvement in the offense across multiple categories.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steady play continues Smart registered 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 129-118 victory over the Bulls.

Impact With Austin Reaves (calf) nearing a return to the lineup, Smart is in danger of losing his starting job at shooting guard. The veteran guard has averaged 13.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 29.6 minutes per tilt in his last eight games, and Smart should still maintain a consistent role if he eventually winds up back on the bench.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores 46 points as the Lakers beat the Bulls 129-118

Luka Doncic had 46 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers cooled off the Chicago Bulls with a 129-118 victory

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Lakers are learning what Celtics always knew about Marcus Smart The Boston Celtics know everything about Marcus Smart after their nine-year marriage, but the Lakers are quickly learning about his impact.

JANUARY 22 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

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JANUARY 22 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Good to go Sunday Smart (undisclosed) isn't on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Raptors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Saturday's matchup against Portland and failed to return, but he managed to avoid a significant injury and will be available for the second half of his team's back-to-back. The Oklahoma State product was held to single digits in the scoring column in four of his first six games in January but has since turned it around, scoring in double figures in each of his previous three appearances.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 18 • YOUTUBE

Sharpe leads Blazers to 132-116 win over the Lakers, playing without Doncic

Shaedon Sharpe had 25 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 132-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without top scorer Luka Doncic

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Doesn't return Saturday Smart (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 132-116 loss to the Trail Blazers and did not return.

Impact Smart was one point shy of matching his season-high mark before limping to the locker room with 7:56 remaining in the contest. The veteran guard finished with 25 points (9-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 25 minutes. He returned to the bench late in the fourth, though his status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against Toronto.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Smart (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact It's unclear why Smart left for the locker room, though he was spotted limping to the back. The veteran guard should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Smart notched one point (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 124-112 loss to the Kings.

Impact Despite some healthy workloads, Smart continues to struggle for the Lakers. Over his last seven outings, he's seeing 31.7 minutes per night with averages of 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers on 33.3 percent shooting from the field.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss Smart ended Wednesday's 107-91 loss to San Antonio with two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals in 34 minutes.

Impact Smart continues to see a lot of minutes for the Lakers, though his fantasy impact has been underwhelming. Over his last seven outings, he's averaging 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 30.2 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Making regular starts Smart produced six points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 120-114 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact With both Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura nursing calf injuries, Smart has started four consecutive games and eight of his last nine. During that latter stretch, Smart has averaged 8.3 points, 3.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 28.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 5 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

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Dallas takes on Los Angeles, looks to stop 8-game slide

Victor Wembanyama scores 37 of 40 in 1st half, leading Spurs to 136-108 win over short-handed Lakers

LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors

Jalen Williams returns from injury, leads Thunder past Lakers 119-110 with SGA, Luka sidelined

LeBron James has 20 points, 10 assists to lead Luka-less Lakers past Warriors

Luka Doncic scores 46 points as the Lakers beat the Bulls 129-118

Sharpe leads Blazers to 132-116 win over the Lakers, playing without Doncic