Marcus Smart (thumb) could return for Boston next week
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (thumb) will be re-examined by a doctor next week and could be cleared to return to game action, per Jay King of The Athletic.
What It Means:
Smart has been out since early-March after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his thumb. If he gets the all clear, he could be ready to play by Game 7 (if necessary) next Saturday. No word on if the guard would assume a starting role or backup current point guard Terry Rozier.
Smart averaged 10.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals in 29.9 minutes per game this season.
Source:
Jay King, The Athletic
Recent NBA Player News
- Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
Recent Memphis Grizzlies Player News
- Lamar Stevens (groin) out again Sunday for Memphis April 14th, 2024
- Brandon Clarke (hand) won't play for Grizzlies on Sunday April 14th, 2024
- Luke Kennard (injury recovery) won't play for Grizzlies on Sunday April 13th, 2024
- Santi Aldama (foot) remains out Sunday for Memphis April 13th, 2024
- Grizzlies' Jordan Goodwin starting on Friday in place of inactive Lamar Stevens (groin) April 12th, 2024
- Lamar Stevens (groin) out for Grizzlies Friday April 11th, 2024
