Marcus Smart Injury Status Update for April 9th, 2026
Marcus Smart of the Lakers has been ruled out and will not play today. Marcus was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 20th game Marcus has missed this season.
Marcus Smart Season Averages
Marcus's absence leaves a significant hole in the Lakers rotation. Across 60 games this season, he's averaging 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game while playing 28.7 minutes per night.
| 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 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Marcus Smart?
When Marcus sits, other Lakers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Dalton Knecht, Austin Reaves and Bronny James stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Marcus has been out this season, Dalton Knecht has averaged 4.0 more points per game, 3.0 additional field goal attempts and 8.1 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.0 | FGA: +3.0 | MPG: +8.1
When Marcus has been out this season, Austin Reaves has averaged 5.3 more points per game.
PPG: +5.3
When Marcus has been out this season, Bronny James has averaged 7.8 extra minutes.
MPG: +7.8
Marcus Smart Betting Trends
For bettors, Marcus's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Lakers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Marcus has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Smart) Jake LaRavia PTS UNDER: 15-4 (+10.1u, 8.9 / -116 avg. line) LeBron James 3PM UNDER: 10-2 (+8.5u, 1.5 / -127 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Marcus Smart's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Lakers @ Warriors - April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic (Out) Marcus Smart (Out) Austin Reaves (Out) Golden State Warriors: Jimmy Butler (Out) Stephen Curry (Out) Kristaps Porzingis (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Marcus's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Lakers.