J.R. Smith (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.

Smith (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

With Smith officially out of action, expect to see more of Iman Shumpert and Tim Hardaway, Jr. The report states that Smith's illness appears to have gotten worse, so at this point the guard is no lock to return Thursday against the Cavaliers.