Smart won't start in Sunday's game against Boston, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Jordan Poole (elbow) will return to game action, pushing Smart to the bench. Over his last five outings (one start), the veteran guard has averaged 8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals across 17.6 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Reaches double figures in start
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Smart posted 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds across 25 minutes in Thursday's 109-97 loss to Orlando.
Smart received his first start as a member of the Wizards while Jordan Poole (elbow) sat out for the second leg of a back-to-back set. The veteran guard shot the ball well and committed just one turnover, but the lack of assists and steals rendered his production rather disappointing for those that streamed him. Smart will likely move back to the bench and see his minutes drop if Poole is back in action for Sunday's game in Boston.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Starting sans Poole
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Smart (finger) will start in Thursday's game against the Magic.
After sitting out Wednesday's win over the Kings, Smart will return to action and will pick up his first start as a member of the Wizards while Jordan Poole (elbow) gets the night off. Over his last five outings, Smart has averaged 6.0 points, 2.4 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 15.4 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Set to play Thursday
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Smart (finger) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Magic.
Smart sat out the first leg of Washington's back-to-back set in Wednesday's win over the Kings but will be back in action Thursday. With Jordan Poole (elbow) sitting out against Orlando, Smart could receive increased playing time in Washington's backcourt.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Ruled out against Sacramento
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Smart won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Kings due to a right index finger partial extensor hood tear.
Smart continues to deal with a right index finger injury and will be forced to sit out the first leg of Washington's back-to-back Wednesday. AJ Johnson, Anthony Gill and Jaylen Martin are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Smart's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Orlando.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Will play vs. Brooklyn
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Smart (illness) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Nets.
Smart missed the last two games for the Wizards due to an illness and will make his return to the floor Saturday against Brooklyn. The veteran guard is averaging 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 39.3 percent from the floor and 34.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Questionable to face Brooklyn
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Smart (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Smart is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to a non-COVID illness. If the veteran guard remains on the shelf, AJ Johnson and Colby Jones are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Sitting out Thursday
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Smart will not play Thursday against the Pacers due to an illness.
Smart missed Wednesday's game against the 76ers with a finger issue, and now he's under the weather. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Nets.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Smart (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Smart will not be available for the Wizards on Wednesday, as he's dealing with a finger issue on his right hand. Bub Carrington will likely get more time on the floor with the veteran guard on the mend.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Posts well-rounded line in return
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Smart (finger) submitted 17 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 24 minutes in Saturday's 122-103 loss to the Knicks.
After resting in Friday's 120-105 loss to the Magic, Smart essentially filled in Saturday for Khris Middleton (ankles), who was given a maintenance day in the second leg of the Wizards' back-to-back set. Poor free-throw shooting aside, Smart came through with perhaps his best all-around showing of his 12 appearances with the Wizards, with his points, three-pointers, rebounds, steals and blocks totals either matching or surpassing his previous bests from the prior 11 contests. Despite Smart's excellent outing Saturday, extracting fantasy value from him over the final three weeks of the season could prove exceedingly difficult. In addition to likely seeing a slight dip in minutes when Middleton is available, Smart's playing time will presumably remain highly volatile as the Wizards prioritize younger options down the stretch in the midst of a non-contending season.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Set to play Saturday
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Smart (finger) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Knicks.
Smart will return to action Saturday after missing the first leg of Washington's back-to-back due to a finger issue. The 21-year-old guard is averaging 9.8 points, 3.0 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 19.2 minutes across 10 appearances for the Wizards.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Won't play against Orlando
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Smart is listed as out for Friday's game versus the Magic due to right index finger partial extensor hood tear injury management.
Smart will miss the first leg of Washington's back-to-back Friday due to a right index finger issue. Bub Carrington will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Smart's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Knicks.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Limited to 14 minutes in return
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Smart (illness) tallied zero points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four assists, one steal and one block across 14 minutes Wednesday in the Wizards' 128-112 loss to the Jazz.
Smart was back in action after missing the last two games due to an illness. Still, like most of the Wizards' other established rotation members, he had his minutes held in check as Washington prioritized opening up playing time for lesser-established players in a matchup of the teams with the two worst records in the league. Expect Smart's availability to remain sporadic for the rest of the season, making it tough to extract much value from him even in deeper fantasy leagues.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Good to go Wednesday
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Smart (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Smart, initially ruled out of this contest, is suddenly all set to be back in the rotation. With the Wizards spreading the minutes around lately, Smart will likely have a minor role going forward.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Upgraded to questionable
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Smart (illness) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Smart was previously ruled out for this contest which would've marked his third straight absence, but he's suddenly trending towards playing. Additionally, Jordan Poole (elbow) has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable. Smart has played a minor role in recent outings, averaging 19.8 minutes over his last five games.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Still out for Wednesday
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Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Jazz.
Smart will miss his third consecutive contest due to a non-COVID illness. His next chance to play will come Friday against Orlando. AJ Johnson and Colby Jones are candidates for a bump in minutes, as Jordan Poole (elbow) is expected to join Smart and Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) on the sideline.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Downgraded to out
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Smart (illness) won't play Monday night against the Trail Blazers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Smart will miss his second straight matchup while dealing with an illness. His next chance to take the floor will arrive Wednesday in Utah.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Iffy for Monday
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Smart (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland.
Smart is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to the non-COVID illness. If the veteran combo guard remains sidelined, AJ Johnson and Bub Carrington could see a bump in minutes.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Downgraded to out
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Smart has been downgraded to out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets due to a non-COVID illness.
Smart has scored in double digits in six of his nine appearances off the bench since the All-Star break, but the veteran won't be able to suit up in this contest. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Trail Blazers.
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Wizards' Marcus Smart: Shines off bench in victory
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Smart totaled 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 129-125 win over the Pistons.
Smart shined off the Washington bench in Thursday's contest, leading all bench players in assists and threes made while ending as one of five Wizards with 15 or more points in a winning effort. Smart has tallied 15 or more points in six contests, adding five or more assists in five of those outings.
