Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart will be sidelined for an extended period of time for the second time this season. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Smart has suffered a severe right ring finger injury. The 29-year-old will be sidelined for approximately six weeks, the renowned journalist notes.
Memphis Grizzlies are having a tough start to the season. On top of that, they have now lost one of their main guards. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Marcus Smart is set to be sidelined for three to five weeks with a left ankle injury. Smart injured his ankle during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday when he landed on Austin Reaves' foot after contesting a pass.
Marcus Smart got traded when he was asleep. The player revealed he got emotional following the move from Boston to Memphis. Talking on the Chris Vernon Show, the 29-year-old shared that he was woken up by his fiancee, telling him that he's been traded. Previously, Smart fell asleep with the news that a Malcolm Brogdon trade was being finalized.
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart will be sidelined for an extended period of time for the second time this season. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Smart has suffered a severe right ring finger injury. The 29-year-old will be sidelined for approximately six weeks, the renowned journalist notes.
Memphis Grizzlies are having a tough start to the season. On top of that, they have now lost one of their main guards. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Marcus Smart is set to be sidelined for three to five weeks with a left ankle injury. Smart injured his ankle during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday when he landed on Austin Reaves' foot after contesting a pass.
Marcus Smart got traded when he was asleep. The player revealed he got emotional following the move from Boston to Memphis. Talking on the Chris Vernon Show, the 29-year-old shared that he was woken up by his fiancee, telling him that he's been traded. Previously, Smart fell asleep with the news that a Malcolm Brogdon trade was being finalized.
One day before the 2023 NBA Draft, a three-team deal shook the basketball world. With Washington Wizards star Kristaps Porzingis heading to the Boston Celtics, the franchise is sending away one of its star guards. Marcus Smart is going to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the deal, Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN reports.
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been named the winner of the 2022-23 NBA Hustle Award, the league announced on Wednesday. Smart becomes the first player to win the award in consecutive seasons and earns the honor for the third time since its debut in 2016-17.
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart and Atlanta Hawks floor general Trae Young had a heated moment on Saturday night. With 1:25 remaining in the fourth quarter and Boston leading 129-121, Young and Smart had to be separated after the two were involved in wrestling and fell to the court under the Celtics' basket.
Although the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to nine games by overcoming the Toronto Raptors 106-104 on Saturday, the team lost two players during the game due to injuries. Marcus Smart sprained his right ankle and was helped off the court with 9.7 seconds left in the first half. He screamed in pain after the incident and did not return to the court.
Boston guard Marcus Smart was ejected after he received his second technical foul with 2:46 remaining in the third quarter during the Celtics-Oklahoma City Thunder game on Tuesday. The 28-year-old was called for the second technical foul for jawing at officials for what he believed to be a foul that went uncalled.
Former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was suspended for the entire 2022-23 NBA season by the team for breaking the club's inner rules. Now, the specialist is expected to be hired by the Brooklyn Nets after they fired Steve Nash. Asked about the situation, Marcus Smart was surprised to hear how the situation unfolded.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid downplayed the altercation with Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown, claiming that he was confused by it. Embiid and Smart went up for a rebound, and they were then tangled up. Smart then appeared to trip Embiid, and the 76ers center then got into it with both Smart and Jaylen Brown.
After the Boston Celtics win against the Philadelphia 76ers, Marcus Smart reacted to his altercation with Joel Embiid. The reigning defensive player of the year briefly explained what happened on the court.
It has been almost a week since the Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was suspended for violations of team rules The Celtics players talked about the situation in the team and Udoka's suspension on the NBA media day on Monday. Celtic star players Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum said they haven't spoke to Udoka since the last week's events took place.
The Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green was asked to compare the mental challenges of the final series vs the Boston Celtics to the finals vs LeBron James-led teams in a press conference a day before the NBA Finals Game 6.
Jayson Tatum, one of the best pure scorers in the NBA in the regular season, saw his efficiency is becoming an issue for Boston's offense during these NBA Finals.
Boston Celtics starting center Robert Williams III got a lot of praise from his teammates and head coach Ime Udoka for his defensive impact, after last night's victory against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals Game 3.
Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was interviewed after Celtics' Game 3 win in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, emphasized the importance of third quarters, and touched on the company he and his teammates joined after tonight's win.
The Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green doesn't think that the Boston Celtics are capable of repeating their success of the fourth-quarter Game 1 in the 2022 NBA Finals.
Just before the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics, Draymond Green voiced his disagreement about not making All-Defensive First Team. Even though he made All-Defensive Second Team, Green was not content with it.
Boston Celtics players Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III will be listed as questionable for Sunday night's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat.