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Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has landed in the team’s injury report due to a left hand sprain. Smart is listed as probable for Boston’s Sunday night game against the New Orleans Pelicans, which means his injury is not serious. However, it remains to be seen how it will affect his performance. #NEBHInjuryReport vs. New […]

Boston Celtics general manager and president of basketball operations Danny Ainge is one hard man to please. Unimpressed by Jaylen Brown’s two-handed poster dunk over Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on Monday, the 60-year-old executive had a blank reaction on his face while the whole arena erupted in cheers. Peeved by Ainge’s nonchalant attitude […]

It was a bit of an anticlimactic ending to what was one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of MLK Day, with the Boston Celtics making easy work of the Los Angeles Lakers in the TD Garden. Boston did not give L.A. a single inch throughout the contest, as the home team emerged with a lopsided […]

The Boston Celtics may have surprisingly fallen short of the mark when the Phoenix Suns beat them on Saturday, but Marcus Smart gave fans something of a consolation prize after making a record-breaking 11 triples in the game. Smart now holds the franchise’s single-game record, beating some of the best 3-point shooters to ever grace […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart etched himself into the franchise’s history books on Saturday, setting a new record for most three-pointers made in a single game. The 25-year-old guard knocked in 10 three-pointers in the Celtics’ 119-123 defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden on Saturday. Marcus Smart has set the […]

Gary Payton’s playing days may have been long over, but he still sees his game in today’s NBA players — particularly from Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart and Los Angeles Clippers feisty defender Patrick Beverley. In an interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, Payton revealed that Smart and Beverley remind him of himself. “There are […]

Milwaukee Bucks star and reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo possesses a unique blend of length and athleticism that makes him nearly impossible to stop in the open floor. When you essentially force Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart to quit on a play, you are on another planet from an offensive standpoint. Giannis Antetokounmpo did just […]

Marcus Smart had another fine performance for the Boston Celtics on Monday, as he helped his team to a 113-101 victory against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. The 25-year-old logged 12 points (on 4-of-8 shooting), two 3-pointers, five rebounds, eight assists, and three steals in 33 minutes off the bench. Following the win, Smart […]

Marcus Smart just put himself in the hate list of many Atlanta Hawks fans as he seemingly tried stepping over Trae Young after the Boston Celtics pulled off a narrow 109-106 victory. However, the guard tried to clear the air and explained that he actually didn’t intend to disrespect the guard with his actions. He […]

The Boston Celtics had a narrow win over the Atlanta Hawks today, but the biggest talking point of the game didn’t have anything to do with the basketball going in as Marcus Smart got into an altercation for trying to step over Trae Young. Young was asked about his take on the entire debacle that […]

Although the Boston Celtics failed to extend their five-game winning streak with the loss to the Toronto Raptors, they were able to welcome back an integral piece off their roster in guard Marcus Smart. It appears he has his superhuman regeneration factor. Smart had been sidelined for most of December with a severe eye infection […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was back in action on Saturday following an eye infection in both eyes that forced him to miss the previous eight games. The 25-year-old opened up about his nasty injury, and discussed how he literally shared the moment with some of his teammates: Marcus Smart grateful for teammates’ support, rewarded […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is expected to make his return from an eye infection on Saturday night against the Toronto Raptors, according to Chris Forsberg of ESPN. Marcus Smart removed from Boston’s injury report. Appears he’s good to return vs Raptors. — Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) December 28, 2019 Smart last played on Dec. 6, […]

For as well as the Boston Celtics have played in their last few games, there’s no doubt they’d like to get Marcus Smart, their defensive anchor, back on the court. The sixth-year guard has missed the team’s last eight games with an eye infection. However, according to Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, Smart has been […]

How bad were the infections Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was dealing with in both eyes? Smart thought he was going to go blind at one point. The Celtics have been without Smart for the last seven games. The rugged defender spoke to Jared Weiss of The Athletic about what this whole process has been […]

The Boston Celtics are listing guard Marcus Smart as questionable for Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smart has missed the previous seven games due to a nasty eye infection. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said last week team doctors called Smart’s eye infection one of the worst they’ve ever seen: #NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs […]

NBA players have often been forced to navigate exhausting storms to recover from injuries, but Marcus Smart could easily have the cake after dealing with a double eye infection for the past couple of weeks. The Boston Celtics defensive ace explained the excruciating pain he’s felt since hitting the sidelines with this setback, one he […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has missed the last three weeks due to a serious eye infection. Smart recently made his way back to practice, but coach Brad Stevens sees that Smart is still feeling the effects of his ailment, per Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Brad on Marcus Smart: “You can still see […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will miss his seventh straight game on Sunday afternoon against the Charlotte Hornets, but Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said that Smart is making progress after dealing with infections in both of his eyes: Brad Stevens on Marcus Smart: "Marcus Smart is doing better. He was … going to the […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says doctors have called Marcus Smart’s eye infection one of the worst they’ve ever seen. Smart has missed the last four games for Boston. Celtics president Danny Ainge says Smart has been “quarantined at home” due to his eye infection: Smarts eye infection is still not great. Stevens said […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is dealing with an eye infection, an ailment which has forced him to just sit at his house, according to Celtics president Danny Ainge. Smart has missed the last four games for Boston. Ainge says Smart has been “quarantined at home” due to his eye infection. “He was just quarantined […]

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart missed Monday morning’s practice session due to an infection that has spread to both of his eyes, according to a report from Jay King of The Athletic. At this point, Smart’s status is listed as day-to-day, leaving his availability for Wednesday night’s road game against the Dallas Mavericks in […]

While the Boston Celtics got Gordon Hayward back in the lineup Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they lost Marcus Smart after the guard suffered an apparent eye infection prior to the game. Smart has been the defensive anchor for the Celtics this year and has endeared himself to fans with his tough play, perimeter defense […]

The Boston Celtics will be without Marcus Smart on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smart is dealing with an eye infection. Marcus Smart is out tonight (eye infection), Brad Stevens says. — Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) December 9, 2019 Smart can’t seem to get away from the injury bug. He missed one game recently due to […]

December 6th is a very important day for Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart and he made sure that he played on that very special day. Last night could have the 65th birthday of Camellia Smart, who succumbed to cancer in September of last year. Smart stressed the importance of playing against the Denver Nuggets last […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart plans to play on Friday against the Denver Nuggets despite still dealing with some soreness. Smart has an abdomen contusion. He left Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks after suffering the injury and didn’t play on Wednesday versus the Miami Heat. Marcus Smart: “I plan to play tonight.” — Brian […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is questionable to play in Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets after missing the team’s game against the Miami Heat: The Celtics say Marcus Smart is questionable for tomorrow‘s game against Denver. Gordon Hayward and Romeo Langford remain out. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 5, 2019 Smart is dealing with […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says Marcus Smart’s oblique injury should not keep him sidelined for an extended period of time. Smart has an abdomen contusion. He left Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks after suffering the injury. #NEBHInjuryReport Brad Stevens says Marcus Smart’s oblique injury should not keep him sidelined for long. “The sickness […]

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart will be held out of Wednesday night’s home game against the Miami Heat due to an illness, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Smart was already listed on Boston’s injury report due to an oblique injury, but no updates have been provided with regards to that ailment. […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been a crucial member of the Eastern Conference third-place team, with his tough defense more than helpful for Brad Stevens’ squad. Smart, 25, re-aggravated an oblique injury in Sunday’s road win over the New York Knicks, taking a shot to the abdomen. Per NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg, Stevens […]

The Boston Celtics are listing guard Marcus Smart as doubtful to face the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Smart has an abdomen contusion. #Celtics list Marcus Smart as doubtful for Wednesday against the #Heat with an abdomen contusion. — gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) December 3, 2019 Smart left Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks after suffering […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart exited Sunday’s game after taking a direct shot to the abdomen after finishing with three rebounds in 20 scoreless minutes. The defensive ace did not return to the court, but head coach Brad Stevens offered some insight on his oblique injury, one he claims is not as bad as his […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was forced to leave Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks after taking an elbow to the oblique area from Kevin Knox in the third quarter. Marcus Smart just headed to the locker room after taking an elbow to his oblique area pic.twitter.com/L5BA3GP5yK — Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) […]

If you’re a reporter covering the Boston Celtics, you might want to stop asking Marcus Smart about Kyrie Irving. After the Celtics lost to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, Smart said he’s sick of hearing about Irving and wants people to focus on the players who are in Boston at the moment: Smart cont.: "we […]

Marcus Smart was once again a huge part of the Boston Celtics’ Wednesday night victory against the Brooklyn Nets. So much so, that the home crowd at the TD Garden adored the 25-year-old some MVP chants during Boston’s 121-110 win against a Kyrie Irving-less Nets side. After the game, Smart shared his thoughts on what […]

It’s a good day for Boston Celtics fans. They managed to convincingly beat the Brooklyn Nets in spite of Kyrie Irving’s glaring absence due to injury. Kemba Walker and the rest of the Celtics’ young core played good team basketball under Brad Stevens. The star of the night for Celtics fans was Marcus Smart, though. […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is frequently on the same page with shooting guard Marcus Smart. Stevens repeatedly praised Smart for his selfless demeanor and tireless work ethic, especially on the defensive side of the ball. He even lobbied for him to win the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year Award. In October, Smart […]

Ask any Boston Celtics fan and they’ll tell you that Marcus Smart is the heart and soul of the team. He won’t be an All-Star and won’t put up eye-popping stats, but Smart’s value to the Celtics is irreplaceable. In his sixth season with the team, Smart is the longest-tenured Celtic on the roster. The […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the most impressive teams in the NBA this season. They are currently second in the Eastern Conference standings with a 12-4 record. And ahead of their much-anticipated matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, Celtics guard Marcus Smart can’t help but reflect on everything that happened last season, particularly with […]