Grizzlies' Marcus Smart Out for Six Weeks Due to Finger Injury

Injury comes days after team lost star guard Ja Morant for the season, further challenging the Grizzlies' backcourt.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart will miss at least six weeks due to a severe injury to his right ring finger, which he suffered during a game against the Dallas Mavericks.
Smart's injury comes just days after the Grizzlies lost star guard Ja Morant for the rest of the season due to a labral tear in his right shoulder.
Smart, who was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Grizzlies before the 2023-24 season, has averaged 14.5 points and 4.3 assists per game this season.
Smart was expected to return to TD Garden as an opponent for the first time on February 4, 2024, but due to his injury, it is unlikely that he will be able to play.
With both Smart and Morant out, the Grizzlies, who are currently 13th in the Western Conference with a 14-23 record, face significant challenges in their backcourt.