Ish Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game at Chicago, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game at Chicago, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Analysis:

The will-he-or-won't-he go Saturday was confirmed by Smith himself. His left groin injury will open the door for Jakarr Sampson to start at point guard, while Hollis Thompson acts as Sampson's backup.