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Marcus Smart is set to return for Friday’s game against Memphis after missing two games due to a quad injury. While his return adds depth to the roster, fantasy managers may find his value limited as the Lakers struggle to distribute offensive opportunities with Luka Doncic back in the fold. Consider monitoring his performance before relying on him for significant fantasy contributions.

Marcus Smart is listed as questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Grizzlies due to a quad injury sustained in Sunday’s win over the Kings. He has since missed two games, and while he could return, fantasy managers should weigh their options, as Luka Dončić is also questionable with injuries. Given the uncertainty around Smart’s availability and potential playing time, fantasy teams may want to explore other roster options for this game.

Marcus Smart will miss Monday’s game against the Trail Blazers due to a quad injury sustained in Sunday’s win over the Kings. With Smart sidelined, the team may look to Jake LaRavia or Dalton Knecht to fill in his starting role, especially with Luka Doncic still unavailable. The coaching staff will likely assess their options to maintain stability in the lineup against Portland.

Marcus Smart stepped into the starting lineup for the injured Luka Dončić, contributing 11 points, three rebounds, and five assists in the Lakers’ victory over the Kings. Despite a subpar shooting night, Smart’s performance was buoyed by his free-throw accuracy. With Dončić sidelined at least through Week 2, Smart may continue to see extended minutes, though Rui Hachimura remains a more valuable option for fantasy managers given his scoring potential and versatility.

Marcus Smart showed improvements in Friday’s game against the Kings, scoring 14 points with notable contributions on defense, including four steals. Despite his historically inconsistent perimeter shooting, he managed to connect on two three-point attempts. The Lakers hope that playing with playmakers like Luka Dončić and LeBron James will provide Smart with cleaner opportunities, but his career three-point shooting rate suggests he may struggle to maintain high accuracy from long distance.

Marcus Smart made his preseason debut for the Lakers on Tuesday, registering one assist in 20 minutes against the Suns. Despite an underwhelming stat line, his veteran presence remains valuable to the team. Fantasy managers might view Smart as a situational addition unless injuries create a larger role for him.