Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Smart is dealing with a non-COVID illness. He was listed as questionable this afternoon, but the team has announced that he will play. Smart has had some strong games lately. He's notched exactly seven assists in two straight games and he set a season-high with six three-pointers against the Brooklyn Nets last Tuesday. Smart should continue to start alongside Jaylen Brown in the backcourt with Derrick White and Payton Pritchard coming off the bench.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Smart is dealing with a non-COVID related illness, so hopefully he can suit up. He has been playing well lately and has been an important part to the Celtics success. Derrick White should slide into the starting five, while Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith get increased roles. White could be a possible streaming option if Smart is forced to sit out on Tuesday.

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart and small forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will be unavailable to play in Friday's contest against Portland. Smart is missing his sixth consecutive outing, although head coach Ime Udoka was optimistic that the team would have him back for their next contest on Sunday in Washington. Nesmith continues to battle an ankle ailment, which will keep him sidelined for a second straight game, paving the way for Romeo Langford to see a consistent role with the second unit again. Dennis Schroder will remain the team's starting point guard against a Trail Blazers defense that he scorched for 31 points in their last matchup back on Dec. 4.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (personal) and point guard Marcus Smarthave been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. Charlotte. Williams' absence will mark his second in a row, paving the way for Grant Williams to stick with the starting five and serve as an upside DFS option. Smart's absence has now climbed to five outings, but he has cleared the league's health and safety protocols and appears to be trending toward a return. For the time being, Dennis Schroder carries significantly elevated upside as the team's primary point guard. The next chance for Williams or Smart to take the floor comes Friday against the Trail Blazers.

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smartand small forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Hornets. Smart has missed the past four outings under the league's health and safety protocols, but he could be ready for a return to game action, which would strengthen Boston's backcourt. Getting Smart in the mix would bump Dennis Schroder, who has led the team in assists the past two games, back to the second unit. Nesmith has played a minimal role on the wing for the Celtics, having scored in double figures just four times across his first 31 outings this season.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart won't play on Monday against New Orleans after entering COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The veteran has also been dealing with a thigh issue, and he is now in line to miss his fourth consecutive outing. As a result, Dennis Schroder will likely take his place once again, with the journeyman averaging 18.6 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.8 rebounds across 22 starts this year. Schroder should warrant consideration in all fantasy formats, although his shoddy shooting percentages can negatively affect category managers.

Boston Celtics point guard Dennis Schroder has been elevated to the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Pacers with point/shooting guard Marcus Smart (thigh) out of the mix. Schroder has held a constantly fluctuating role during his first season in Boston, but he will have significant DFS upside among the starting group Wednesday. Entering the night averaging 15.9 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.4 boards per game, Schroder maintains sizable season-long appeal in all formats as the usual top scoring option on the team's second unit. Smart's next chance to get back into action comes Friday vs. Philadelphia.

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart (thigh) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Wednesday's game vs. Indiana due to a right thigh contusion. With Payton Pritchard (health and safety protocols) questionable to return, Jaylen Brown could once again be looking at a game with massive assists upside; Dennis Schroder would also be in line for a significant increase in usage, elevating his DFS appeal. Smart has once again been a flummoxing fantasy option in 2021-22, but he has scored in double figures in each of his last seven games, averaging 15.6 PPG in that span. His next best chance to play comes Friday against the 76ers, although a back-to-back looms, which may limit his availability.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart returned from a two-game absence with a very good performance on Friday against Phoenix, shooting 10-for-18 from the field to notch a season-high 24 points with nine rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes on the court. Smart usually doesn't have a big offensive role, but the team is currently without Jayson Tatum (health and safety protocols). Tatum is set to miss Sunday's game against Orlando as well, which will give Smart another opportunity to put in more work on the offensive end.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hand) is listed as active for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He has missed each of the last two games while dealing with a right hand laceration. The Celtics don't plan on having Smart under a minutes limit for Friday's game. He'll be asked to step up with both Dennis Schroder and Jayson Tatum in COVID-19 protocols. Smart's return should move Payton Pritchard to the bench, so he won't have as much appeal there. Both Smart and Jaylen Brown are going to be tremendous options for Friday's slate.

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to persistent issues with a laceration on his right hand. The absence of Smart paves the way for Payton Pritchard to once again see a massive usage increase, having gone for 24 points, eight rebounds, and six assists across 45 minutes Monday. Smart has seen his scoring (10.9) and assists (5.5) per game average dip this season, but he remains a sound season-long option due to his steals (2.0 per outing) contributions. Head coach Ime Udoka believed that the ailment would be a "short-term" one, paving the way for Smart return as soon as Friday vs. Phoenix.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hand) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup versus the visiting Clippers. The veteran didn't play on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of a cut on his right hand, opening the door Payton Pritchard to enter the starting lineup and finish with 24 points, eight boards, and six assists throughout a team-high 45 minutes. With Dennis Schroder and Jayson Tatum out because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Pritchard should be considered for managers looking to fill a void, especially since he could continue to get additional chances to produce on the fantasy end.

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart (hand) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against Minnesota, further decimating the team's backcourt depth. Payton Pritchard stands to see a massive workload without Smart, Dennis Schroder, or Josh Richardson (health and safety protocols) in the mix. While Smart is on pace to set a new career high with 2.0 steals per game, his scoring average has dipped to 10.9, while shooting from behind the arc at just a 28.5 percent clip. The absence will mark just his second of the season, with his next chance to suit up coming Wednesday vs. the Clippers.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hand) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is reportedly dealing with a right hand laceration, but seemed fine during their last contest. The Celtics cannot afford to lose anymore players with eight teammates already in protocols. Payton Pritchard, Romeo Langford, and even Joe Johnson would be asked to step up, assuming Smart sits out. Jaylen Brown is going to be asked to be the focal point in Boston for a few games.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's showdown with Milwaukee. There is still a chance he will play despite the left hip contusion, and it will be good if he does, primarily with the team plagued by health and safety protocols. Still, if Smart can't suit up, Payton Pritchard and Dennis Schroder are the favorites to pick up some additional work. However, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III, and Jaylen Brown could benefit the most in terms of usage and plus/minus differential.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart led the team with 21 points in Sunday's 109-97 win over Toronto, adding eight rebounds and six assists to his line with four turnovers in 38 minutes. He was a nice 4-for-10 with the three-ball and shot 7-for-16 overall from the field while going 3-for-3 at the foul line. Smart does all the little things for Boston, and he's hit some scoring form lately, getting 20-plus points in half of his last six appearances. With that said, the 27-year-old generally cools off straight away after a good scoring performance, so he likely won't do much offensively in Wednesday's battle with the Sixers. The C's will then travel to Utah and Portland, so it's a pretty rough week for the team.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart put in a strong line of 22 points, eight rebounds, and six assists during a 130-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. The 27-year-old shot an efficient 9-for-13 from the field, including 1-for-2 from three-point range, and 3-for-5 from the free-throw line. The two-time All-Defensive First Team guard also added a steal across 30 minutes of action. Smart's season-high scoring performance should be viewed as a blip rather than a trend. The Oklahoma State product's value comes from assists, boards, and swipes with the ability to chip in with low double-digit points.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards. He didn't travel with the team while he deals with a non-COVID related illness. Smart has been a bit underwhelming early in the season, but fantasy managers should stick with him. Dennis Schroder and Payton Pritchard should see more minutes without Smart available. Schroder is worth a look in DFS contests for Saturday's slate.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) is probable to play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Smart was a little banged up after the double overtime thriller against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, but looks like he will be able to play through any soreness. If Smart is limited or has a setback, Payton Pritchard and Dennis Schroeder will be the next in line for minutes.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will remain with the team, agreeing to a four-year, $77.1 million extension on Monday evening. Smart has been the subject of consistent trade rumors during the offseason. However, with the C's locking up the 27-year-old to a max deal, it's evident that the franchise wants to keep him around for many seasons to come. While the sixth-overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft has built a sound reputation based on his defensive tenacity, he will be coming off a career year on the offensive end heading into the 2021-22 campaign, averaging 13.1 points and 5.7 assists throughout 48 games last season. Although Smart's health and shooting percentages have held him back to some degree, he still has plenty of fantasy appeal to make him an everyday option in nearly all formats.