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July 5, 2016
Smith agreed to a three-year, $16 million deal with the Wizards Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Vertical reports.Smith has been a steady frontcourt rotation player for pretty much his entire eight-year NBA career, averaging 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds over 17.4 minutes per game. He’ll join a fairly crowded frontcourt, where he will likely be behind Marcin Gortat, Ian Mahinmi, Markieff Morris and Andrew Nicholson for minutes at both power forward and center. Overall, Smith’s impact with Washington this season will likely be limited barring any major injuries up front.
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April 4, 2016
Smith missed his lone field-goal attempt in three minutes of action during the Magic’s 119-107 win versus the Grizzlies on Sunday.Smith committed three fouls in three minutes while seeing single-digit minutes for the second time in the last three games. Smith averaged 18 minutes per game in March, which is his most of any month in 2015-16, but Andrew Nicholson has been getting more burn lately. Furthermore, Nikola Vucevic is finally looking fully healthy, and Smith should be avoided in most fantasy formats.
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March 12, 2016
Smith pitched in with 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, an assist, three blocks and two steals over 23 minutes in Friday’s 107-100 victory over the Kings.Moved to the bench in favor of Dewayne Dedmon on Friday, Smith responded with perhaps his best all-around effort of the season. He seemed determined to make the most of his time on the court, remaining highly aggressive on both ends of the floor. The eight-year veteran amassed five personals in his 23-minute stint, but also attacked the basket frequently. With Nikola Vucevic’s groin strain potentially lingering and Smith having now posted three straight double-digit scoring efforts, the latter makes for a highly speculative late-season option in deep season-long formats and daily leagues.
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March 11, 2016
Smith will come off the bench in Friday’s matchup with the Kings.Smith had started the previous two games for the Magic with Nikola Vucevic out due to injury. The Magic have opted to go with Dewayne Dedom Friday instead, thus resulting in Smith playing a reserve role. Expect Smith’s minutes to dip back in the teens as opposed to the mid-twenties he had been seeing recently. It is unclear of the Magic will continue going this route with Vucevic out or not.
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March 8, 2016
Smith had 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two steals, and one block in 23 minutes during the Magic’s 119-113 loss to the Warriors on Monday.Smith started and played pretty well in place of the injured Nikola Vucevic (groin) on Monday. The Magic are right back in action on Tuesday against the Lakers, and it seems unlikely that Vucevic will be ready to return that quickly. If this is indeed the case, Smith figures to earn another start, and could be a decent option in DFS.
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Date: Mar 7, 2016
Status: Prob Mon
Smith is expected to play Monday against the Warriors despite a back injury.
Date: Mar 7, 2016
Status: Ques Mon
Smith is questionable to play Monday against the Warriors due to a back injury.
Date: Feb 10, 2016
Status: Ques Fri
Smith is questionable to suit up against the Mavericks on Friday due to a back injury.
Date: Feb 10, 2016
Status: OUT
Smith won’t play Wednesday against the Spurs due to back spasms, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.Smith will be held out on the heels of one of his better games of the season Monday against the Hawks, during which he finished with 14 points (7-11 FG) and four blocks in 22 minutes. The Magic will also be without Tobias Harris (ankle) on Wednesday, so expect reserves such as Channing Frye and Andrew Nicholson to pick up some extra minutes. Smith’s next chance to play won’t come until Feb. 19 against the Mavericks following the All-Star break.
Date: Jan 29, 2016
Status: OUT
Smith missed shootaround Friday because of a stinger, but is still expected to play in Friday’s matchup with the Celtics, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.The location of the injury has not been reported, so it remains unclear where the stinger occurred. It forced Smith to sit out of the team’s shootaround, but it’s not expected to be serious and he should be available to play in Friday’s game against the Celtics. In 39 outings this season, Smith is averaging 6.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists over 15 minutes per game.
Date: Jan 8, 2016
Status: OUT
Smith (ankle) is expected to take the court in Friday’s game against the Nets, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.Smith sprained his ankle during Wednesday’s game against the Pacers, but as expected, the injury isn’t serious and he should be back on the court for Friday’s tilt with the Nets. Smith is averaging just 14.5 minutes per game this season and is buried a bit on the front court depth chart, so he remains without a significant role in the regular rotation.
Date: Jan 7, 2016
Status: OUT
Smith (ankle) is considered questionable for Friday’s game against the Nets, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.Smith was forced to exit Wednesday’s game early due to a sprained ankle, but the injury is nothing serious and his status remains up in the air for Friday’s matchup in Brooklyn. The situation should continue to be monitored until an official announcement on his status is made.
Date: Jan 6, 2016
Status: OUT
Smith sprained his ankle in Wednesday’s matchup with the Pacers, and will not be able to return.Smith had produced six points and three rebounds in eight minutes of action prior to heading to the locker room. Unfortunately, he will not be able to return. His next opportunity to return will be Friday in Brooklyn. Expect an update on his status when more information becomes available.
Date: Nov 16, 2015
Status: OUT
Smith (knee) returned to practice Monday, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports.Smith missed the Magic’s previous four games with a sore knee, but his return to practice is an encouraging sign that he’ll be available off the bench for the team’s next contest Wednesday versus the Timberwolves. If that’s the case, Smith would likely assume most of the reserve minutes that have been going to Channing Frye of late.
Date: Nov 13, 2015
Status: OUT
Smith (knee) will not participate in Friday’s matchup against the Jazz, Josh Robbins of NBA.com reports.Smith hurt his knee Saturday against Philadelphia in an attempt to take a charge and has missed Orlando’s last three games. His next opportunity to play will be Saturday against the Wizards. Expect Channing Frye and Aaron Gordon to have increased minutes in his absence.
Date: Nov 11, 2015
Status: OUT
Smith (knee) will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Lakers, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports.Smith will be missing his second consecutive game Wednesday after being listed as questionable with a lingering knee issue. His next opportunity to see the court will be against the Jazz on Friday.
Date: Nov 10, 2015
Status: OUT
Smith’s (knee) ability to return for Wednesday’s game against the Lakers remains undetermined, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports.Smith already missed Monday’s game against the Pacers with a minor knee injury, which was coupled with Nikola Vucevic’s ongoing absence with a knee injury as well. With both players unable to practice Tuesday, Dewayne Dedmon could be in store for another start Wednesday.
Date: Nov 9, 2015
Status: OUT
Smith is nursing a knee injury and won’t play Monday against the Pacers, Joshua Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.Smith tweaked his knee while attempting to take a charge late in Saturday’s game against Philadelphia, and while a postgame X-ray revealed no structural damage, he’s still battling considerable soreness. In his absence, Aaron Gordon and/or Channing Frye could pick up some extra minutes at power forward.
Date: Oct 28, 2015
Status: OUT
Smith (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday’s regular season opener against Washington, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports.Smith was questionable for Wednesday’s game after tweaking his ankle in Monday’s practice. Now that he’s cleared, the forward may get some play time but don’t expect him to see significant minutes since it appears he’s buried on the depth chart at both the power forward and center positions.
Date: Oct 28, 2015
Status: OUT
Smith’s (ankle) status for Wednesday’s season opener against the Wizards remains uncertain, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.Smith tweaked his ankle in Monday’s practice but it’s not believed to be overly serious. He’ll likely participate in Wednesday’s warmups before deciding if he can play, making him a risky option to utilize since his status won’t likely be made clear until moments before tipoff.
Date: Oct 27, 2015
Status: OUT
Smith tweaked an ankle in Monday’s practice, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.Though the injury doesn’t sound like a significant one on the surface, Smith’s presence near the bottom of the Magic’s frontcourt depth chart may give reason for coach Scott Skiles to keep the big man inactive for Wednesday’s regular-season opener Wednesday against the Wizards. Even if Smith is deemed available to play, he’s not likely to see much more than 10 minutes of action.
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