Marcus Smart Injury Status Update for April 10th, 2026
The Lakers got some good news today — Marcus Smart has been cleared and is officially available to play. Marcus had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Lakers.
Marcus Smart Season Averages
The Lakers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 60 games, Marcus is averaging 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 28.7 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.7 | 9.5 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 7.7 |
Lakers Performance With & Without Marcus Smart
The numbers tell a clear story about Marcus's value to the Lakers. With Marcus in the lineup this season, the team is 39-21. Without him, they've gone 11-7. The Lakers's net rating is 4.0 points worse per 100 possessions when Marcus plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 39-21 | 11-7 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.7 | 116.7 | +0.0 |
| Def Rating | 115.0 | 119.1 | +4.0 |
| Net Rating | 1.6 | -2.4 | -4.0 |
| PPG | 116.1 | 116.4 | +0.4 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Marcus Smart Back
With Marcus back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Dalton Knecht, Austin Reaves and Bronny James are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Marcus again.
Marcus Smart Betting Trends
With Marcus returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Lakers have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Smart) Austin Reaves 3PM UNDER: 27-8 (+18.0u, 2.5 / -118 avg. line) Deandre Ayton AST UNDER: 17-5 (+15.4u, 0.8 / +110 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Marcus Smart's Game
Here's a look at the current injury report for key players around the league heading into tonight's action:
Suns @ Lakers - April 10, 2026 Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker (Out) Jalen Green (Questionable) Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic (Out) Austin Reaves (Out)
Marcus is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Lakers and the rest of the league.