Lakers’ Marcus Smart could return to lineup Wednesday against Spurs

PHILADELPHIA — After being sidelined for six consecutive games because of back ailments, including Sunday’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Lakers Coach JJ Redick is hoping Marcus Smart will be back in the lineup in his team’s next game.
Smart wasn’t available Sunday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, sitting out because of left lumbar muscle strain – another change in injury designation after being listed with lower back injury management in the previous thre