Marcus Smart, the guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, will be sitting out the team's third preseason game in Atlanta due to increasing on-court workload and abdominal soreness. Smart went through an extensive workout with new assistant coach Anthony Carter before the game. The decision to rest Smart was reiterated by Grizzlies Coach Jenkins. The Grizzlies are carefully managing Smart's workload to ensure his full recovery and readiness for the upcoming NBA season.
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Darvin Ham says Gabe Vincent has back tightness and the Lakers are keeping him out for precautionary reasons.
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt and Cam Reddish are out tonight vs Warriors
Darvin Ham says that Cam Reddish and Gabe Vincent are out tonight, in addition to Jarred Vanderbilt.
Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt, Cam Reddish and Gabe Vincent are out tonight vs. Golden State. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are in.
Jarred Vanderbilt will miss his third straight preseason game tonight against GSW as the Lakers are "monitoring soreness" in Vanderbilt's left heel, sources told ESPN. There is no concern that Vando will not be ready in time for the season opener, however.
Grizz Coach Jenkins reiterates that Marcus Smart (ab soreness) is increasing on-court workload, but will sit out third preseason game tonight in ATL. Before tip, Smart went through extensive workout with new @memgrizz assistant Anthony Carter. https://t.co/4T7xXNsglS