23Breakdown
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December 29, 2025
Starting Sunday
Smart will start Sunday's game against the Kings, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Smart will enter the starting five due to Austin Reaves (calf) being out of the lineup. In his last four starts, Smart has averaged 11.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 30.3 minutes per contest.
December 26, 2025
Returns to Thursday's game
Smart (shoulder) returned during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Rockets, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis
Smart appeared to injure his right shoulder during the first quarter and ran to the locker room. However, the issue ended up being fairly minor, and he checked back into the game to begin the second quarter.
December 26, 2025
Heads to locker room
Smart appeared to injure his right shoulder during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Rockets and ran back to the locker room, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis
Smart wasn't able to move his shoulder as he ran back to the locker room following a collision with Steven Adams. He should be considered questionable to return.