Marcus Smart News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Starting Sunday Smart will start Sunday's game against the Kings, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart will enter the starting five due to Austin Reaves (calf) being out of the lineup. In his last four starts, Smart has averaged 11.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 30.3 minutes per contest.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Thursday's game Smart (shoulder) returned during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Rockets, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smart appeared to injure his right shoulder during the first quarter and ran to the locker room. However, the issue ended up being fairly minor, and he checked back into the game to begin the second quarter.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Smart appeared to injure his right shoulder during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Rockets and ran back to the locker room, Khobi Price of The Orange County Regist...

Impact Smart wasn't able to move his shoulder as he ran back to the locker room following a collision with Steven Adams. He should be considered questionable to return.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Smart is playing his way into a future not even the Lakers expected Los Angeles Lakers defensive ace Marcus Smart isn't just exceeding expectations. He's rewriting his future.

5 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Marcus Smart Says $35K Fine Was Worth It as Officiating Frustrations Grow Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has never shied away from speaking his mind, and after two straight technical fouls, including a $35,0...

DECEMBER 22 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Regresses in blowout loss Smart had five points (1-12 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Saturday's 103-88 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Although Smart has been effective during the Lekers' extensive injury issues, he was ice-cold in the lopsided defeat. Smart uncharacteristically converted only one of 12 shot attempts and made little contribution elsewhere. Smart was one of several players who failed to provide adequate support for LeBron James, who took it upon himself to keep the Lakers relevant in the matchup.

DECEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kawhi Leonard has season-high 32 points as Clippers beat Lakers 103-88 to snap 5-game skid

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 32 points, leading the slumping Los Angeles Clippers to a 103-88 win over the Los Angeles Lakers

DECEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Lakers' Marcus Smart fined $35,000 for obscene gesture toward game official

The NBA has fined Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward a game official

DECEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Hits for 17 points in win Smart logged 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 143-135 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Smart continued to fill in for Austin Reaves (calf) during Thursday's victory. Reaves incurred his second consecutive absence and is scheduled to be re-evaluated soon, but Smart should continue to excel while he's sidelined. Smart has averaged 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists during the absence. He's also feeling it beyond the arc over the past week, with 14 drilled three-pointers out of 28 attempts across the past three games.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James cites 'Luka magic' as Doncic has 45-point triple-double

LeBron James was amazed by Luka Doncic's performance after Doncic scores 45 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in a win over the Utah Jazz

DECEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Marcus Smart just emphatically solved Lakers biggest starting lineup question The Los Angeles Lakers need Marcus Smart in the starting five, and he proved why in their win over the Jazz on Dec. 18.

DECEMBER 19 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Doncic has 45 points and a triple-double as the Lakers come back to beat the Jazz 143-135

Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a big fourth quarter to top the Utah Jazz 143-135 on...

DECEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Lakers just made their stance on Marcus Smart crystal clear The Los Angeles Lakers do not have much interest in moving their new arrival.

DECEMBER 17 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Starting Sunday sans Reaves Smart will enter the Lakers' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Suns, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Head coach JJ Reddick will turn to Smart to fill the void in the starting lineup left by Austin Reaves, who is set to miss at least one week due to a Grade 1 left calf strain. Smart started in nine games earlier in the season, during which he averaged 11.1 points, 4.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 1.2 threes and 2.3 steals over 31.0 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Smart knocks down eight three-pointers in encouraging return from injury | Sporting News Smart scored a season high on Wednesday night.

DECEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Season-high 26 points in return Smart contributed 26 points (9-16 FG, 8-14 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 132-119 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Smart roared back onto the court after missing the past six games due to a back injury. He landed eight triples en route to a season-high 26 points, albeit in a losing effort. While this was an encouraging performance, we are familiar enough with Smart's body of work to know that this shooting isn't likely to stick. At best, he should be viewed as a steals streamer on most nights.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

It only took one game back for Luka Doncic to be proven right about Marcus Smart The Los Angeles Lakers got Marcus Smart back from injury, and he instantly proved Luka Doncic right in his first game back.

DECEMBER 11 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Stephon Castle scores 30 to lead Spurs into NBA Cup semifinals with 132-119 win over Lakers

Stephon Castle scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half, and De’Aaron Fox added 20 points in the San Antonio Spurs’ 132-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on in an NBA Cu...

DECEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Lakers learning a harsh Marcus Smart lesson they should've known all along Injuries will continue to plague the Los Angeles Lakers guard.

DECEMBER 10 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Off report for Wednesday Smart (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Impact Smart will snap a six-game absence due to a back injury. With the veteran guard back in action, Gabe Vincent, Adou Thiero and Jake LaRavia are candidates for a dip in playing time. Smart has averaged 9.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 26.8 minutes per contest over 14 regular-season games thus far.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Is Marcus Smart playing tomorrow vs the Spurs? | Sporting News The Lakers will certainly need him in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

DECEMBER 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Expected to play vs. Spurs Smart (back) intends to play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Head coach JJ Redick said Sunday that the Lakers were targeting Wednesday for Smart to return from a six-game absence with a back injury, and the veteran guard plans to "give it a go" against San Antonio. His status likely won't be confirmed until sometime closer to Wednesday's tipoff, though. Smart has averaged 9.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 26.8 minutes per night over 14 games this season.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers host Spurs Wednesday for NBA Cup group stage game

The Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

DECEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Targeting Wednesday for return Head coach JJ Redick noted that while Smart (back) remains day-to-day, the team hopes to have him back for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Ti...

Impact Smart will miss his sixth straight game Sunday due to a left lumbar muscle strain, but he seems to be trending towards a return. Gabe Vincent, Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht are candidates for increased roles as long as Smart remains out of the lineup.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out vs. Philadelphia Smart (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smart will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a left lumbar muscle strain, and he can be considered highly questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. With the veteran guard sidelined, Gabe Vincent, Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht are candidates for increased playing time.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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