Marcus Smart to Miss Third Straight Game Due to Back Injury

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (back) will miss Monday's game against the Suns, extending his absence to a third consecutive contest. The team reports his next chance to play will be Thursday when they face the Raptors. With Smart sidelined, Gabe Vincent, Jaka LaRavia, and Dalton Knecht are anticipated to take on more significant roles in the rotation.