MARCUS SMART NEWS

Hachimura hits 3 at buzzer on pass from James as Lakers beat Raptors 123-120

Rui Hachimura made a 3-pointer off a pass from LeBron James as time expired to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 123-120 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night

42 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Out again Thursday Smart (back) will not play Thursday against the Raptors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smart will sit out for a fourth consecutive game Thursday. That's the front end of a back-to-back set, so it's possible the guard could return Friday against the Celtics. Gabe Vincent, Jaka LaRavia and Dalton Knecht could pick up some extra run Thursday, especially with Luka Doncic (personal) also out.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles takes road win streak into matchup with Toronto

Los Angeles enters a matchup against Toronto after winning three consecutive road games

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Another absence coming Smart (back) will not play Monday against the Suns, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart will be held out for a third consecutive game Monday. His next chance to play comes Thursday against the Raptors. Gabe Vincent, Jaka LaRavia and Dalton Knecht could be a bit more involved in the meantime.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers face the Suns on 7-game win streak

Los Angeles plays Phoenix looking to prolong its seven-game win streak

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out Sunday Smart (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact As expected, Smart will miss his second consecutive game due to back spasms. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Suns. With the veteran guard sidelined, Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht are candidates for an uptick in minutes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Los Angeles, looks to break road skid

New Orleans will try to end its four-game road skid when the Pelicans play Los Angeles

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

LA Lakers Injury Update: Major LeBron James Concern, Bronny James Out, Marcus Smart's Status Deepens Trouble vs. Pelicans (Nov. 30) The LA Lakers received a troubling injury update on LeBron James ahead of their regular-season game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sund...

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Doubtful vs. Dallas Smart (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smart didn't play in Friday's win over the Mavericks, and the doubtful tag suggests the veteran guard might not be available Sunday either in the first leg of a back-to-back set. If that's the case, there should be more minutes available for players like Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht. Smart is averaging 9.3 points, 2.3 boards and 2.9 assists per game this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Dallas Smart (back) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Smart won't be available for this matchup after being downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day. This means there will be more minutes available for Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and maybe even Bronny James. Smart's next chance to play will come against the Pelicans on Sunday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful Smart (back) is now doubtful for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The veteran guard is nursing back spasms, and he's likely to require at least one game to recover. With Smart unlikely to play, his absence would free up some minutes for Gabe Vincent and Jake LaRavia for those in need of a streamer in deep leagues.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to back spasms Smart (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart is dealing with back spasms, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Friday's game. He has played a key role for the Lakers both in a bench role and as a starter this season, and his absence would open the door for more minutes for the likes of Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent and Jake LaRavia. Across 10 games since Nov. 2, Smart has averaged 9.5 points, 3.1 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 26.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in win Smart had seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 135-118 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Ever since being relegated back to the bench due to LeBron James' return, Smart has seen his fantasy value take a dip, as he averages 11.1 points, 4.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 0.2 blocks and 1.2 threes across 31.0 minutes in his nine starts but averages just 6.0 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.4 blocks and 1.0 threes across 19.6 minutes off the bench. Smart is still a valuable piece in the Lakers' rotation, so he is definitely worth monitoring should an injury cause him to be inserted back in the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Former Celtics castoff is suddenly resurrecting his career with a hated rival The Boston Celtics traded a declining Marcus Smart, but the former Defensive Player of the Year is standing out on the hated Lakers.

NOVEMBER 24 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Marcus Smart says playing with LeBron James 'Feels different' after years as rivals | Sporting News Once Eastern Conference rivals, now teammates in Los Angeles.

NOVEMBER 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not listed on injury report Smart (illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smart sat out Saturday's game with a minor illness, but he'll be back in action Tuesday night, which will likely result in Jake LaRavia returning to the second unit. Smart is averaging 10.2 points, 3.4 assists, 1.1 triples and 2.2 steals per game on the season.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Tuesday Smart (illness) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact After sitting out Saturday's game against the Bucks, Smart is likely to return from an illness Tuesday. The veteran guard has handled meaningful playing time, having averaged 10.2 points, 3.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 29.2 minutes per contest across 11 games this season.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Utah plays Los Angeles after Markkanen's 47-point game

Utah plays the Los Angeles Lakers after Lauri Markkanen scored 47 points in the Jazz's 150-147 overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Doncic scores 41 points, Reaves adds 25 as Lakers roll to 119-95 win against Bucks

Luka Doncic had 41 points and nine rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-95

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Out Saturday Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact After logging 34 minutes in Friday's win over New Orleans, Smart will miss the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set due to illness. With the veteran guard joining LeBron James (sciatica), Rui Hachimura (calf) and Gabe Vincent (ankle) on the sidelines, Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht are all candidates for increased minutes, while Adou Thiero could enter the rotation. Smart's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Jazz.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy due to illness Smart (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Smart was a late addition to the injury report, presumably after waking up under the weather. Saturday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Smart logged 34 minutes Friday against the Pelicans with 13 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht could see more run if Smart is held out with Rui Hachimura already ruled out with a calf issue.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic, Ayton and Reaves lead the Lakers past the Pelicans 118-104 to improve to 2-0 in NBA Cup play

Austin Reaves scored 31, Luka Doncic had 24 points and 12 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 118-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA Cup game

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Marcus Smart is proving the Lakers played the long game perfectly The Los Angeles Lakers have been benefitting massively from their Marcus Smart addition, and it's been an unlikely development.

NOVEMBER 11 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Monster defensive performance Smart logged 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, four rebounds and seven steals over 37 minutes during the Lakers' 121-111 win over the Hornets on Monday.

Impact Smart connected on three three-pointers for the second time this season, but the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year made his presence felt with seven steals, one short of his career-high eight swipes in February of 2017. Smart opened the season on the bench, but he has started in each of his last seven outings and has averaged 11.1 points, 4.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 2.6 steals across 30.7 minutes per game over that span.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic scores 38 points as Lakers use strong third quarter to earn 6th win in last 7 games

Luka Doncic had 38 points, Rui Hachimura scored 13 of his 21 points in a pivotal third quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the second half to beat the Charlotte Horne...

NOVEMBER 11 • Associated Press