Dru Smith News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Iffy for Tuesday Smith (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Smith continues to battle a nagging left hip contusion. Davion Mitchell (groin), who's expected to be available Tuesday, would likely pick up a few extra minutes if Smith cannot give it a go.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Smith didn't practice Monday due to a left hip contusion, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Smith continues to manage the minor ailment, and it's possible he ends up being on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Magic. More playing time will become available for Davion Mitchell (groin) if Smith can't play.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To start Saturday Smith will start Saturday's game against the Kings, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Heat previously threw Mitchell on the injury report with a probable tag related to a hip issue, but they will need the guard to step up in a big way Saturday -- Tyler Herro (toe) and Davion Mitchell (groin) have both been ruled out.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in loss Smith provided eight points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 18 minutes during Wednesday's 118-108 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Smith has been a rather impactful piece for Miami off the bench (especially in the defensive end), averaging 6.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks across 18.0 minutes in his last eight games. Smith will likely continue to backup Davion Mitchell as the team's facilitators.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Wednesday Smith (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Smith is ready to take on his usual role off the bench Wednesday, overcoming a left hip contusion. The guard has averaged 6.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals in 16.8 minutes per contest in 13 games this month.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Smith (hip) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday against the Bucks.

Impact Smith was previously listed as questionable for this game, but he appears likely to suit up. Look for him to reprise his role as the backup point guard in this contest.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Smith (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Smith is dealing with a contusion and is considered day-to-day. If Miami's backup point guard is unable to play, Davion Mitchell could have a higher floor in fantasy and the Heat could give Kasparas Jakucionis his first NBA action.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine in win Smith amassed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 17 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 win over the 76ers.

Impact Smith played 17 minutes Sunday, and averages 17.1 on the season, but that number is likely to go down Monday as Miami prepares for Tyler Herro (ankle) to make his season debut. Smith averaged 6.6 points, 3.1 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 0.2 blocks in those minutes, so hopefully he is still able to have a place within the rotation.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in win Smith chipped in four points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 win over the Warriors.

Impact Smith does not have a consistent role in Miami's offense, but provides great value defensively, logging his sixth game with multiple steals. Through 15 games, Smith averages 6.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.1 blocks.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Smith (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Smith briefly popped up on the morning injury report with a probable tag, but the guard quickly got rid of it which is a good sign that the issue was minor. He's likely to maintain his usual role as the backup point guard Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Smith (knee contusion) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact This sounds like a mild injury that Smith intends to play through. Miami's backup point guard holds averages of 6.1 points, 3.5 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals through 11 regular-season contests.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active Monday Smith (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Smith, previously listed as probable with a right knee contusion, will be available for Monday's contest. The guard is coming off his best outing of the season, posting 13 points (4-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six assists, five rebounds and four steals in 22 minutes off the bench Saturday against the Trail Blazers.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Monday Smith (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Smith is managing a right knee contusion but is likely to be available for Monday's matchup. The reserve guard is coming off his best outing of the season in Saturday's win over the Trail Blazers, posting 13 points (4-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists and four steals in 22 minutes.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives off bench Saturday Smith finished Saturday's 136-131 win over the Trail Blazers with 13 points (4-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists and four steals in 22 minutes.

Impact Smith is not known as a reliable fantasy contributor for the Heat due to his bench role, but he certainly stepped up and made his presence felt here. The fourth-year guard posted season-best marks in points, rebounds, assists and steals in a single game this Saturday. If he's able to build off this performance, Smith might be in line to experience an uptick in his minutes. However, he's not expected to have a significant role in fantasy as long as he continues to see limited minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Notches six points Smith notched six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Thursday's 107-101 loss to San Antonio.

Impact Smith seems to be holding his own as Miami's backup point guard. Through five games, he's seeing 17.7 minutes per contest with averages of 5.8 points, 4.0 assists, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 three-pointers on 48.0 percent shooting from the field.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong two-way performance Smith had 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals across 21 minutes during Friday's 146-114 victory over Memphis.

Impact Smith tallied four combined steals and blocks, playing a handful of extra minutes as the Heat blew out the Grizzlies. Prior to his season-ending injury last season, Smith was building some nice momentum as a 3-and-D player for the Heat. While his nightly role remains unclear at this stage, he is certainly worth monitoring, just in case his play forces some changes in the rotation.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Smith is not in the starting lineup for Friday's exhibition versus the Grizzlies, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Davion Mitchell will replace Smith in the starting unit for Friday's game, so Smith will likely be relegated to minutes in the teens while working in a reserve role. Over four preseason games, Smith has produced averages of 4.5 points and not much else in 12.1 minutes a night.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Smith (undisclosed) is available and starting in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks.

Impact Smith sat out Sunday's preseason loss to Orlando, though he'll return against Atlanta. The 27-year-old guard has appeared in three preseason games thus far, averaging 5.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Sunday Smith (undisclosed) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against Orlando, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact The Heat are giving Smith the night off in what appears to be a maintenance-related decision. For now, the expectation is that Smith will be active Monday against the Hawks.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slides back to bench Smith isn't part of the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against Orlando.

Impact Smith started Miami's first two preseason contests, but he'll return to a reserve role Sunday. Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson, Jaime Jacquez, Keshad Johnson and Kel'el Ware make up the first five against the Magic.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. San Antonio Smith will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against the Spurs, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Smith will replace Jaime Jaquez in the starting lineup. Jaquez started the first two preseason games. Smith played 11 minutes off the bench in Saturday's preseason matchup against the Magic, finishing with seven points, one rebound, one steal and two blocks.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 11 minutes off bench Smith (Achilles) played 11 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 126-118 preseason loss to the Magic, finishing with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), a rebound, a steal and two blocks...

Impact Smith made his long-awaited return from an Achilles injury in this contest. The fourth-year guard is expected to have a role off the bench for Miami after agreeing to a three-year, $7.9 million deal back in August. He averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 boards and 1.6 assists per game in 2024-25 across 14 regular-season contests.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Spoelstra makes Dru Smith's stance with the Heat painfully obvious Miami Heat head coach makes it abundantly clear that Dru Smith is going to play a big role for the team this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Targeting preseason return Smith, who is recovering from a torn Achilles, said Monday that he's targeting a return in the preseason, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Smith recently began doing 5-on-5 drills and it sounds like he'll a full go in the near future. Smith agreed to a three-year, $7.9 million deal back in August, and it seems like the Heat really liked what they saw from him last season -- he appeared in 14 regular-season contests with averages of 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.5 steals across 19.1 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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