Smith (coach's decision) didn't leave the bench in Tuesday's 116-115 loss to the Mavericks.
After playing no fewer than 13 minutes in any of the Nuggets' last five games, Smith found himself outside of Denver's rotation while head coach Michael Malone turned to Bones Hyland and Christian Braun as his main guards off the bench. Hyland rewarded Malone for his faith by producing 20 points, five assists and four rebounds in 30 minutes, while Braun's contributions (five points in 16 minutes) were more muted. Because both Hyland and Braun are recent first-round picks, the Nuggets could continue to make them priorities over Smith, a 34-year-old journeyman on an expiring deal who lacks size as perimeter shooting.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Vintage performance Monday
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Smith amassed 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 129-113 victory over the Rockets.
Smith came out of nowhere to deliver easily his best game of the season Monday. Having played in just six games prior to this effort, it's safe to say that managers did not see this coming. Before making any moves, we need to account for the fact this game was a blowout and the Nuggets were without a number of key pieces. This would need to be something he does for more than one game before people should sit up to take notice.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Active Friday
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Smith (calf) will suit up for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Smith will make a return from a right calf strain that has held him out for the entire month of November. However, Smith has averaged just 4.6 minutes across five appearances this season and shouldn't factor much into the rotation considering his lengthy absence and minimal role.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Questionable vs. Clips
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Smith (calf) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Clippers.
Smith is nearing a return. The extra depth will benefit Denver, but he's yet to see more than eight minutes in a game this season across five appearances.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Out again Wednesday
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Smith (calf) will not play Wednesday at OKC, Mike Singer of the Denver Post reports.
Smith will miss a 10th straight game as he continues to deal with a strained calf. At this point, it's completely unclear if he's anywhere close to making his return to action.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Questionable Wednesday
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Smith (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup at Oklahoma City.
Smith's calf strain has kept him out since Nov. 3, but he's on the verge of a return. He'll presumably be on a minutes limit in his first game back.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Out Tuesday
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Smith (calf) is won't play Tuesday against Detroit, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
The veteran will remain out for a ninth straight matchup. Smith hasn't played since logging eight minutes Oct. 30 against the Lakers.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Questionable Tuesday
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Smith (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Pistons, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
The veteran point guard is listed as questionable for Tuesday after missing each of Denver's last nine games. If Smith ultimately can't suit up, his next chance to return comes Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Won't play Sunday
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Smith (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Smith was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup but will be forced to miss a ninth consecutive game due to a strained right calf. His next chance to return will be Tuesday against Detroit.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Questionable versus Dallas
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Smith (calf) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Smith has missed the past eight games with the right calf strain, but he looks like he has a chance at making it back for Sunday's contest. Even if he's available ahead of the 7:30 p.m. ET tip off, Smith may only be in store for a limited role as the Nuggets' backup point guard.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Doubtful for Sunday
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Smith (calf) has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
The veteran point guard has missed eight games in a row and 10 overall during the current campaign, so he has struggled to find any consistency off the bench for Denver. Even if he ends up being available, Smith shouldn't be a big factor in most fantasy formats.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Out as expected
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Smith (calf) will not play Friday against the Mavericks.
Friday's contest marks eight straight absences for Smith due to a right calf strain, and with Jamal Murray (COVID-19 protocols), Nikola Jokic (COVID-19 protocols) and Aaron Gordon (illness) out, the Nuggets will be short-handed. Bones Hyland and Bruce Brown should receive plenty of run in the backcourt Friday. Smith's next opportunity to take the floor will come on Sunday in a rematch with Dallas.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Unlikely to play Friday
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Smith (calf) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Smith was listed as doubtful ahead of Denver's previous game before ultimately being ruled out for a seventh consecutive contest. It appears he'll likely remain sidelined Friday, so Bruce Brown and Bones Hyland should handle most of the point guard duties with Jamal Murray (COVID-19 protocols) out.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Won't play Wednesday
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Smith (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game against Golden State.
Smith will remain on the sidelines for at least one more contest due to a right calf strain. The veteran hasn't played since logging eight minutes off the bench Oct. 30 against the Lakers.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Doubtful Wednesday
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Smith (calf) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against New York.
It appears that the veteran will miss a seventh straight matchup with a lingering calf injury. Smith hasn't played since posting two points in eight minutes Oct. 30 against the Lakers.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Won't play Sunday
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Smith (calf) remains sidelined for Sunday's game versus the Bulls, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Smith isn't a major contributor. The veteran guard will miss his sixth consecutive contest. His next chance to play comes Wednesday versus the Knicks.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Out again Friday
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Smith (calf) won't play in Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Smith will miss a fifth consecutive game due to a right calf strain. His next chance to play will arrive Sunday versus the Bulls.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Unavailable Wednesday
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Smith (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Indiana.
Smith was doubtful ahead of Wednesday's matchup and will officially be forced to miss a fourth consecutive game. His next chance to suit up will be Friday in Boston.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Doubtful Wednesday
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Smith (calf) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Pacers.
Smith is expected to be out for a fourth straight game. Assuming that's the case, his next chance to play arrives Friday at Boston.
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Nuggets' Ish Smith: Officially out Monday
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Smith (calf) won't play in Monday's game against the Spurs.
The veteran will remain on the sidelines for a third straight game while dealing with a calf injury. His next opportunity to take the floor looms Wednesday versus Indiana.
