Marcus Smart Out for Wizards' Game Against Trail Blazers Due to Illness

Marcus Smart is out due to an illness and will miss the upcoming game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This marks his second consecutive game missed due to health issues, following a stretch of managing a finger injury earlier in the month.

In the 2025 season, Smart has played in 28 games and has an average of 9.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. With Smart inactive, players like Jordan Poole and Bub Carrington in the starting lineup may see increased responsibilities as the Wizards prepare for their next game.