Marcus Smart News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Moving to bench Smart will come off the bench for Monday's game against the Celtics, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Smart will shift to the bench Monday with Fred VanVleet returning from a one-game absence. Smart is averaging 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals in three appearances as a reserve this season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lethal from deep in spot start Smart posted 24 points (7-10 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Saturday's 119-98 win over the Thunder.

Impact Smart was moved into the Rockets' starting lineup for the first time this season due to the absence of Fred VanVleet (rest). Smart came out firing with 12 points in the fourth quarter, with all but three of his points came from beyond the arc, and his seven made three-pointers are tied for the fourth-most in his NBA career. He'll likely return to the bench against the Celtics on Monday if VanVleet is cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. scores 30 points, Rockets beat Thunder 119-98

Jabari Smith Jr. had 30 points and nine rebounds, Marcus Smart added 24 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Smart will start Saturday against the Thunder, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart is getting the start with both Fred VanVleet (rest) and Reed Sheppard (back) out, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun. Per 36 minutes this season, Smart is averaging 12.7 points, 3.9 assists, 1.1 triples and 2.8 steals per game.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Smart (forearm) is available for Friday's game against Dallas, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Smart will shed his questionable tag and return from a three-game stint on the sidelines due to a left forearm strain. He's averaging 7.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.0 minutes per game across two regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Smart (forearm) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Mavericks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Smart is on the cusp of ending a three-game absence with a forearm strain. He should play a bigger role with Reed Sheppard (back) out of the lineup Friday.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Smart (forearm) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Smart has missed three consecutive games due to a left forearm strain, but he could return to action Friday. The veteran guard last played Oct. 23 against San Antonio, and his potential return would provide Houston with additional backcourt depth. If Smart remains sidelined, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Bruce Thornton could continue seeing increased opportunities.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks and Rockets meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage

The Dallas Mavericks play the Houston Rockets in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson lift undefeated Rockets past Bucks, 132-100

Fred VanVleet scored 24 points and Amen Thompson added 23 as the Houston Rockets remained undefeated with a 132-100 rout of the Milwaukee Bucks

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Sidelined again Wednesday Smart (forearm) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Although he remains day-to-day, Smart will be sidelined for a third straight contest. Look for Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason to continue seeing hefty roles off the Houston bench in the meantime.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Smart (forearm) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Smart is at risk of missing a third straight game with a forearm strain. Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason would remain locked into big roles off the bench if Smart is unable to suit up.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets face the Bucks, look for 5th straight victory

Houston will attempt to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory over Milwaukee

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Sengun has 29 points as Rockets stay unbeaten with 120-110 win over Hawks

Alperen Sengun had 29 points, nine assists and nine rebounds and the Houston Rockets remained unbeaten with a 120-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks Monday night

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Listed out for Monday Smart (arm) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Smart was previously labeled as questionable for Houston. With Smart sidelined for a second straight contest, the Rockets could lean more on Reed Sheppard and Bogdan Bogdanovic. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Bucks.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Smart (forearm) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Smart is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest due to a left forearm strain. If the veteran guard is ultimately ruled out, Reed Sheppard and Bogdan Bogdanovic would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets face the Hawks on 3-game win streak

Houston looks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Atlanta

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Out Saturday Smart (forearm) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Smart will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set due to a left forearm strain. The veteran guard will join Fred VanVleet (knee/rest) on the inactive list, opening up minutes for Reed Sheppard, Bruce Thornton and Bogdan Bogdanovic.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Smart (forearm) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact The veteran guard was a late addition to the injury report due to a left forearm strain. Both Smart and Reed Sheppard (knee) are in jeopardy of joining Fred VanVleet (knee/rest) on the inactive list for the second leg of this back-to-back set, so Bogdan Bogdanovic and Bruce Thornton could see increased playing time.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark in win Smart recorded 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Smart provided an offensive spark in his regular-season debut with the Rockets, leading the second unit in scoring while finishing as one of five Rockets players to score in double figures. The veteran guard will likely play a steady role off Houston's bench this season and is in line to start when Fred VanVleet sits, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Smart will come off the bench in Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Smart drew an opportunity to start in Sunday's exhibition, finishing with 20 points in 24 minutes. He'll retreat to a bench role Thursday with the usual starting five getting one final dress rehearsal before the start of the regular season.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Marcus Smart (20 points) Highlights vs. Dallas Mavericks

OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Scores 20 points vs. Dallas Smart finished with 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and a block across 24 minutes in Sunday's 132-115 preseason loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Smart delivered a strong offensive performance and led all Houston players in scoring -- and it's worth noting each starter played over 20 minutes, so the Rockets are ramping up the workload for their rotation members. Smart is likely to open the season as a bench option but should handle sizable minutes because of his elite defense, three-point shooting and energy off the bench. This was an encouraging performance, but don't expect Smart to hover around the 20-point mark consistently once the regular season begins Oct. 21 in a rematch against Dallas.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Takes night off Smart (coach's decision) did not play during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over the Mavericks.

Impact Smart, Clint Capela and Jae'Sean Tate all took a seat for the preseason opener, but there were no reported injuries. Smart has played nearly 700 career regular-season games and spent multiple years in Boston under now-Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, so the veteran point guard likely doesn't need many preseason minutes to get acquainted with his new squad.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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