Marcus Smart was dealing with a bit of an Achilles issue, but it doesn't sound like he'll be sidelined much longer.

LA Lakers coach JJ Redick provided an encouraging injury update on Marcus Smart on Tuesday. Smart joined the Purple and Gold this offseason on a two-year, $10,524,700 contract but had not participated in practice when the 17-time champions tipped off training camp.

Head coach JJ Redick clarified the situation, telling reporters that Smart’s absence was due to illness rather than the Achilles issue. “JJ Redick said Marcus Smart has flu-like symptoms and stayed home from practice today,” reported Jovan Buha of Buha’s Block.

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