MARCUS SMART NEWS

Not starting Friday Smart is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nets.

Impact The Grizzlies will recover Ja Morant (back) and Desmond Bane (toe) for this matchup against Brooklyn, so Smart will head back to the bench. The veteran is averaging 11.4 points, 5.1 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game when deployed off the bench this season.

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Gets starting nod Sunday Smart will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact With Ja Morant (back) and Desmond Bane (toe) both sidelined, Smart will enter the starting five for the sixth time of the season. In five starts, the veteran guard has averaged 5.6 points, 2.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 19.6 minutes per contest.

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Marcus Smart wears Memphis blues and touches of green ahead of win in Boston Marcus Smart's pregame outfit was stylish and fit for the cold weather ahead of his return to TD Garden. Read more on Boston.com.

6 DAYS AGO • BOSTON.COM

Ja Morant scores 32 to help Grizzlies beat Celtics 127-121 and snap 10-game losing streak in Boston

Ja Morant had 32 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a 10-game losing streak in Boston with a 127-121 win over the Celtics on Saturday night

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Watch: Marcus Smart receives standing ovation checking into his first game back playing at TD Garden The fans at TD Garden made sure to let Marcus Smart feel the love in his return to the TD Garden parquet. Read more on Boston.com.

6 DAYS AGO • BOSTON.COM

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Playing vs. Boston Smart (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smart was initially listed as questionable to play Saturday due to a right ankle sprain. However, he's done enough to suit up and will play in Boston for the first time since being traded by the Celtics in June of 2023 in a package centered around Smart and Kristaps Porzingis. Smart has averaged 14.0 points, 5.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals over 24.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.

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Expects to play vs. Celtics Smart (ankle) believes he'll play Saturday night against Boston, Bobby Manning of Celtics on CLNS reports.

Impact Smart was spotted participating in morning shootaround, per Marlee Wierda of 7News Boston WHDH, so he appears to be trending in the right direction. The team should have a final verdict on his availability closer to tipoff.

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Boston faces Memphis, seeks 4th straight victory

Boston hosts Memphis looking to extend its three-game win streak

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DECEMBER 6 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Questionable to play Saturday Smart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Smart likely sprained his right ankle during Thursday's 115-110 win over the Kings, and he is now questionable to play Saturday against the team that selected him with the No. 6 pick of the 2014 NBA Draft. Smart has scored in double digits in four of his last five games, and over that span he has averaged 14.0 points, 5.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals over 24.0 minutes per contest. If Smart cannot play Saturday, then Scotty Pippen and Jake LaRavia would be in line to see an uptick in playing time off the Grizzlies' bench.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Smart scores 18 points, hits clinching free throws in Grizzlies' 115-110 win over Kings

Marcus Smart scored 18 points — the last two on clinching free throws with 2.9 seconds left — and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 115-110 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to action Smart (undisclosed) has returned to Thursday's game against the Kings, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Smart's stay in the locker room was brief, as he was quickly spotted back on the bench and checked back in shortly after. He should be available as needed during the final quarter of play.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to locker room Smart exited during the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Kings due to an undisclosed injury, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Smart appeared to be in significant pain as he walked off the court with five minutes to go in the third quarter, and he went directly to the locker room. Scotty Pippen and Jake LaRavia could pick up a few extra minutes if Smart can't return.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3 • THESTATE.COM

Provides spark off bench in victory Smart produced 16 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 win over the Pacers.

Impact Smart boosted Memphis off the bench in Sunday's high-scoring battle, leading all players on the second unit in scoring and assists behind a team-high mark from the free-throw line. Smart has tallied at least 15 points in three outings this season, adding at least five dimes in all of those contests. He has now tallied at least 10 points and five dimes in three straight appearances.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson's 25 points rally Grizzlies from 19-point deficit to 136-121 win over Pacers

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 25 points, eight rebounds and three blocks as the Memphis Grizzlies erased a 19-point first-half deficit and defeated the Indiana Pacers 136-121

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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NOVEMBER 30 • KANSASCITY.COM

Smart scores 25, leads Grizzlies to 131-111 win over Pistons

Marcus Smart scored a season-high 25 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 131-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons

NOVEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS