Marcus Smart Dealing With Abdominal Soreness
1 year agoMemphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (abdomen) is dealing with abdominal soreness. Although the injury is described as "minor," the Grizzlies will play it safe, meaning the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year could miss some or all of the team's preseason contests. Smart, who was traded to Memphis from Boston in June, has averaged 10.6 points, 4.6 assists, and 1.6 steals since entering the NBA in 2014. The 29-year-old may see an increase in production while Ja Morant serves a 25-game suspension. But he will remain a vital component of the Memphis rotation even when Morant returns. Fortunately, Smart is expected to be ready for the 2023-24 campaign, barring a setback, so his fantasy stock shouldn't be negatively impacted.
Source: Damichael Cole
Source: Damichael Cole