Clippers forwards Craig Smith (back) and Brian Cook (ankle) are both expected to be out for Sunday's matchup against the Lakers.

Smith and Cook's loss is DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin's gain.

Clippers forward Craig Smith will miss a minimum of two weeks after an MRI revealed a herniated disk in his back.

Rhino has been playing a bit role off the Clippers bench this season and shouldn't be missed in fantasy leagues, though his absence puts more strain on L.A.'s thinned-out frontcourt. Chris Kaman can't get back soon enough.

Craig Smith is set for an MRI on his troublesome back.

Smith has had back issues off and on for the last two seasons. He is averaging 13 minutes a night off the bench for the Clips this season.

Craig Smith (back) will not play on Monday against the Wolves.

Look for Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan to get a ton of minutes tonight.

Craig Smith scored eight points on 3-of-5 shooting with four rebounds, no assists, and two steals in 22 minutes on Tuesday.

If DeAndre Jordan doesn't pick up the slack for injured Chris Kaman (ankle), who's out for 2-3 weeks, he's the next guy in line to benefit. He has been been fairly productive when given the playing time, but we're not rushing to get him until he proves himself.

Craig Smith hit 8-of-9 shots for 18 points and four rebounds in Friday's loss.

We're not sure where the season-high 21 minutes came from, but the fact he couldn't miss probably had something to do with it. He's not currently worth picking up.

Clippers PF Craig Smith plans to appeal the Flagrant-2 foul that got him ejected from Monday's game.

Smith took down Spurs guard George Hill from behind, leaving Hill with a bruised back and whiplash -- Smith is known as a great guy and clearly didn't want to hurt Hill, but we seriously doubt he'll win this appeal.

Craig Smith got ejected after committing a flagrant-2 foul against George Hill in Monday's game against the Spurs.

Hill was injured on the play and did not return. Smith was spotted giving high-fives to fans on the way out, prompting some media folks to call the acts classless. Classy or not, he's not a fantasy option.

Craig Smith returned to action on Sunday October 31.

Craig Smith (back) did not practice on Monday and is questionable for Wednesday's season opener.

As long as Blake Griffin is healthy he will have no fantasy value.

Craig Smith (back) will be out for the next few days according to coach Vinny Del Negro.

He had an MRI on his back, but all must be well with that timetable. He will have no fantasy value as long as Blake Griffin is healthy.

Craig Smith played 13 minutes and hit 3-of-4 shots and all four free throws for 10 points and one rebound Thursday.

He's coming off knee surgery, so this was a good night for him. But as long as Blake Griffin is healthy, Smith has no fantasy value.

Clippers forward Craig Smith, who recently re-signed with the team, will miss four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic right knee surgery on Tuesday.

The Rhino could get some run this season if Blake Griffin suffers any problems from his own knee issues, but should not be targeted in fantasy drafts. It does sound like he'll be ready for the start of the season.

The Clippers have re-signed big man Craig Smith to a one-year contract.

The Rhino is a fan favorite in L.A., and while he offers no fantasy value, he could if the Clippers have more injury woes this season.

Craig Smith returned to action on Monday April 12.

Craig Smith is probable for Monday's game despite a sore lower back.

The Clippers are without Drew Gooden and may not have Travis Outlaw, beefing up Smith's otherwise skimpy role off the bench.

Craig Smith (sore lower back) and Travis Outlaw (strained groin) will both be inactive for Saturday's game vs. the Warriors.

The Clippers are hurting for healthy big men, so Chris Kaman and DeAndre Jordan should get all the minutes they can handle.

Craig Smith (back) will not play Thursday night against the Kings.

The 10-20 minutes per game he usually gets will be absorbed by Chris Kaman, Drew Gooden, and DeAndre Jordan, so give each of them a tiny bump in value heading into tonight.

Craig Smith (back) will not play against the Kings on Thursday.

Considering the Clips only have three games left in the season after tonight, Smith's season could be over. The Clippers are smartly giving raw talent DeAndre Jordan the majority of big man minutes off the bench anyway.