By The Athletic Staff
7m ago
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart is expected to miss three to five weeks with a left foot sprain, the team announced Friday. Here’s what you need to know:
- Smart sustained the injury during Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The 29-year-old is averaging 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists through 11 games this season, all starts.
- The Grizzlies are off to a 2-9 start and are already without star guard Ja Morant, who is suspended for 25 games. Morant is eligible to return Dec. 19.
This story will be updated.
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