Ish Smith (groin) will play and start Monday against the Bucks, Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer reports.

Smith (groin) will play and start Monday against the Bucks, Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer reports.

Analysis:

Smith tweaked his groin last week and was held out of action Saturday against the Bulls. Initially considered questionable to play Monday, Smith will get the start as JaKarr Sampson likely moves back to the bench.