Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (ankle) will miss Thursday's game against Oklahoma City, extending his absence to six straight games because of a right ankle contusion. His continued absence keeps Jake LaRavia in the starting lineup after he logged 14 points, seven rebounds, and two three-pointers in 38 minutes during the last outing, making him a viable deep-league streamer for rebounds and low-end scoring. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves should continue handling most of the backcourt usage, while LaRavia's secure minutes give him short-term value until Smart is cleared to return.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a right ankle contusion, with his next opportunity to return coming Thursday versus Oklahoma City. With Smart sidelined, Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia should continue to see increased opportunities. Kennard could be viewed as a solid short-term streaming option after recording 19 points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 120-101 win over Washington.

According to Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com, Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (hip) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Smart will be held out of action due to a bruised right hip. The 32-year-old veteran's next opportunity to suit up is on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. While Smart is out, Luke Kennard will likely take on extra minutes and could be considered a solid streaming option going into tonight's matchup.

ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (ankle) won't suit up against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Smart will get the evening off for right ankle soreness, maintenance. The 31-year-old veteran guard collected 19 points, three assists, three rebounds and two steals during Monday's loss to OKC. LeBron James (foot), Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (calf) will sit out tonight as well, so Nick Smith Jr. and Kobe Bufkin could take on heavier workloads than usual.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (back) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's NBA Cup meeting with the San Antonio Spurs. A back issue has kept Smart out of action for six games. While Smart doesn't move the needle in most fantasy formats, he has been an important player for the Lakers. Across 14 appearances, Smart has averaged 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.8 steals in 26.8 minutes per game. Smart's best offensive performance of the campaign was against the Spurs on Nov. 5, where he totaled 17 points in a 118-116 victory.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (back) will stay sidelined Thursday against Toronto, marking his fourth straight absence and leaving the backcourt thin with Luka Doncic (personal) also out. Gabe Vincent, Jake LaRavia, and second-year wing Dalton Knecht should again handle the leftover minutes, though all remain fringe deep-league flyers rather than standard-league streamers. Knecht produced 13 points and four rebounds in his last outing, while Vincent and LaRavia continue to offer muted, low-volume lines.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (illness) will miss Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team has ruled him out due to illness. Smart has had a strong eight-game stretch as a starter, averaging 11.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 2.6 steals. In his absence, Bronny James Jr. will make his second career start in Saturday's game. This is a big opportunity for James Jr. to make an impression after averaging only 12.1 minutes across eight contests so far this season. The 21-year-old should be fresh for the contest after being in the rotation in only one of the last three games.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) has been upgraded to available for Friday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. After missing two games, Smart has recovered from a quadriceps contusion just in time to face his former team. Smart will make his second start as a Laker, with Deandre Ayton, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and the returning Luka Doncic joining him in the first unit. The veteran guard will have a limited role offensively, which limits his fantasy value.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) participated in Friday's shootaround ahead of their matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Afterward, Smart told reporters he will "most likely" play in tonight's matchup. The Lakers have been devastated by injuries early this season, and Smart's return would be big for the club. The 31-year-old has appeared in three of the team's five games, averaging 7.7 points, one rebound, and one assist in 24.7 minutes per game. If available, Smart will likely start at point guard with Gabe Vincent (ankle) unavailable.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Friday's showdown against the Memphis Grizzlies. Smart has missed a couple of contests with a quadriceps injury and might also have to skip a meeting with his former team. Before his injury, Smart posted 7.7 points, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes per game. Players like Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht have enjoyed larger roles in the rotation as the Lakers have battled an early-season injury bug.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He may have to skip a second straight game due to a right quadriceps contusion. Before his injury, Smart had a significant role in the rotation, averaging 7.7 points, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes per game. Smart's absence on Monday night versus the Portland Trail Blazers allowed Jake LaRavia to start. He struggled with his shot, notching three points, six rebounds, and five assists in 29 minutes. If Smart remains out on Wednesday, LaRavia could get another chance in the first unit, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from him.

According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) won't suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. The 31-year-old suffered a right quadriceps contusion during Sunday's 127-120 win over the Kings, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, and five assists in 31 minutes. Gabe Vincent (ankle) will also be sidelined due to a right ankle sprain. With a thin Lakers backcourt, fantasy managers will be hoping Austin Reaves can replicate his monster performance from Sunday, when he racked up 51 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and two steals across 39 minutes.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (Achilles) is expected to make his team debut in Tuesday's preseason contest against the Phoenix Suns, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. Smart has dealt with an Achilles issue during training camp and also battled an illness last week, but the veteran is now good to go. The Lakers will likely ease him into action and limit Smart's playing time. Smart is projected to start out the season as a member of the second unit, but LeBron James' (sciatica) absence could give him an increased workload.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (Achilles) went through Tuesday's practice, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports. According to Lakers head coach JJ Redick, Smart "did most of practice, including some live play." Smart has been dealing with Achilles tendinopathy during training camp and wasn't available for the team's first two preseason games. The Lakers won't be back in action until Sunday, so we might see Smart in a Lakers uniform for the first time this week. He seems to be a good fit for the team; however, Smart will be coming off the bench this season, which will negatively affect his fantasy value.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (Achilles) didn't practice on Tuesday and is expected to be out until next week, Mike Trudell of Spectrum Sportsnet reports. Smart is dealing with left Achilles tendinopathy. This is unfortunate for Smart, considering he has joined a new team and would benefit from having as much time as possible to work with his new teammates. The defensive specialist has fought health issues for several years, making only 34 appearances in the 2024-25 season. When healthy, Smart can contribute to fantasy teams in many ways, but it seems a change of scenery hasn't helped him leave injuries behind.

According to Shams Charania, guard Marcus Smart is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to a buyout with the Washington Wizards. The two sides are reportedly set to agree on a two-year, $11 million deal that includes a player option for the 2026 season. Smart has spent most of his career with the Boston Celtics. However, he spent each of the last two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards. He saw his numbers take a dip in 2024, but a move to a competitive Lakers roster should help his fantasy value. Smart is a solid player on both sides of the ball and has a clear path to playing time in Los Angeles. There should certainly be daily fantasy value from Smart this upcoming season, assuming he does join the Lakers.

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) will suit up on Saturday versus the Wizards after missing the last two games. The 31-year-old has averaged only 10.1 points in 12 games since arriving in Washington ahead of the trade deadline. However, with Malcolm Brogdon (ankle), Bilal Coulibaly (hamstring), Kyshawn George (ankle), and Khris Middleton (knee) ruled out, Smart has a better chance of doing something meaningful for fantasy managers.

Washington Wizards guardMarcus Smart(illness) will be out of action against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Smart also sat out during Wednesday's contest due to a finger issue, but an illness will keep him off the floor for tonight's game. The 31-year-old veteran guard's absence won't impact fantasy much this evening as he is averaging 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.2 steals this season. His next chance to get back on the floor is Saturday versus Brooklyn.

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The veteran was originally ruled out for the game due to an illness, but he has now unexpectedly been upgraded to available. Smart produced a couple of strong outings before landing on the shelf for two games because of his illness. However, he has been far from his best in Washington, averaging 10.9 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.0 steals since joining the team.

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) will not return to the lineup on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. There was initially hope that he could be back after missing one game due to an illness, but the team has downgraded Smart's status from questionable to out. Fellow veterans Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) and Corey Kispert (thumb) are also sidelined for Monday's game, putting rookies Kyshawn George, Bub Carrington, and AJ Johnson in a position to eat up as many minutes as they can.