Mar 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) moves the ball ahead of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Marcus Smart Receives Final Injury Designation for Lakers vs. Wizards

Originally posted on Los Angeles Lakers on SI
By Ryan Ward | Last updated Mar 29, 2026 8:45 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to finish the 2025-26 NBA regular season on a high note, with eight games left on the team’s schedule.

Unfortunately for the Lakers, the team will be shorthanded once again on Monday when it hosts the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena, with a few notable players set to miss the matchup.

Marcus Smart & Adou Thiero Ruled Out vs. Wizards

Marcus Smart and Adou Thiero have been ruled OUT for tomorrow's game against the Wizards, while Luka Doncic will serve his one-game suspension pic.twitter.com/TtsI7QbINW
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 30, 2026

Veteran guard Marcus Smart continues to nurse a right ankle contusion, which will keep him sidelined for a fourth straight game. Rookie Adou Thiero is also on the mend, dealing with soreness in his left knee that will keep him in street clothes for a third consecutive game.

Along with Smart and Thiero being ruled out, superstar guard Luka Doncic will serve his one-game suspension on Monday for being assessed his 16th technical foul of the season during the win over the Brooklyn Nets last week.

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