Cavaliers face the Heat on 11-game win streak
Cleveland hosts Miami looking to extend its 11-game win streakMARCH 5 • Associated Press
DRU SMITH #12 - SHOOTING GUARD - MIAMI HEAT
5.9 PPG •
1.9 RPG •
3.3 APG
5.9 PPG
1.9 RPG
3.3 APG
Coulibaly and the Wizards visit conference foe Miami
Miami hosts Washington in a matchup of Eastern Conference teamsMARCH 3 • Associated Press
Towns and the Knicks visit conference foe Miami
Miami hosts New York in a matchup of Eastern Conference teamsMARCH 1 • Associated Press
Undergoes successful surgery The Heat announced Friday that Smith underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon and will miss the remainder of the season.
Impact Smith ruptured his Achilles against Brooklyn on Monday and has now suffered a season-ending injury in back-to-back years. Smith is set to become a free agent this offseason and will likely look to earn a contract as a backup point guard.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Heat G Dru Smith (Achilles tendon) out for season Miami Heat guard Dru Smith will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn Achilles tendon.Smith was injured on a non-contact...
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ASK IRA: With Dru Smith down is this when the Heat most need Terry Rozier to step up? Will Terry Rozier maximize this latest Miami Heat second chance?
DECEMBER 25, 2024 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Heat's Dru Smith suffers season-ending Achilles tear | NBA.com The two-way guard sustained the injury Monday night in Miami's win over Brooklyn.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • NBA.COM
Heat lose guard Dru Smith for remainder of season with torn Achilles
Miami Heat guard Dru Smith has suffered another season-ending injury, this one a torn Achilles in his left legDECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press
Dru Smith out for the season Shams Charania: Miami Heat guard Dru Smith has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN. Absolutely devastating afte...
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Out for season Smith suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Monday's win over Brooklyn, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Impact This is a devastating blow for Smith, as he was playing the best basketball of his career and was on the verge of earning a standard contract. Smith will finish the 2024-25 regular season with averages of 6.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.5 steals on 50.8 percent shooting from the field. Going forward, there could be more minutes available for Alec Burks and Pelle Larsson.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Monday Smith (lower leg) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Nets.
Impact Smith suffered what appeared to be a significant lower left leg injury during Monday's game and was quickly ruled out. He'll finish the contest scoreless (0-1 FG) with one rebound and one assist in seven minutes. Expect Alec Burks and Pelle Larsson to pick up the slack. Smith's next chance to play will come Thursday at Orlando.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Goes to locker room Smith exited Monday's game against the Nets after sustaining an apparent knee injury, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Smith's left knee seemed to buckle, and he needed assistance to get back to the locker room. While he's sidelined, Alec Burks and Pelle Larsson could see more minutes.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Monday Smith is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Smith will return to the bench after starting in the Dec. 21 loss to the Magic, when he tallied 13 points, four rebounds and four steals across 26 minutes. That was his first start of the campaign, as the floor general is averaging 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game when coming off the bench.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Making second career start Smith is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Impact Smith will make his first start of the season Saturday, stepping into the first unit in place of Jimmy Butler (illness). Smith has logged more than 25 minutes in five straight games, averaging 9.8 points, 2.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals during that stretch.
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dru Smith: I think my role in Miami is just trying to be as disruptive as possible on defense Dru Smith: I think my role here is just trying to be as disruptive as possible on defense. Bring energy, impact plays on the defensive end,...
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Records six steals Smith closed with seven points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and six steals over 31 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 125-124 overtime loss to Detroit.
Impact Smith continues to make noise for Miami, recording a career-high six steals in this loss. With so many rumors swirling around the future of Jimmy Butler, Smith is someone that could step into a larger role if Miami deals their star forward. Through six December contests, Smith is averaging 7.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 three-pointers.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Heat converting two-way Dru Smith to standard deal? The Heat’s next move could be converting one of its two-way contract players to a standard deal to fill that 14th roster spot. Heat two-way...
DECEMBER 14, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Ties season-high 11 points off the bench Smith totaled 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Thursday's 114-104 win over Toronto.
Impact With Josh Richardson sidelined (heel), Smith saw a career high 34 minutes. The third-year player made the most of it, tying his season high in points (11), outscoring starters Duncan Robinson and fellow second-unit guys like Jaime Jaquez and Terry Rozier. Thursday night's game made it clear that Heat coach Erik Spoelstra trusts Smith to produce in a larger role as long as Richardson remains out.
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dru Smith's full-circle moment: A year after getting hurt, he helps Heat knock off the Cavaliers | NBA.com After a severe knee injury in a fluke accident while playing the Cavaliers, Dru Smith does the most with a second chance.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • NBA.COM
Dru Smith's full-circle moment: A year after getting hurt, he helps Heat knock off the Cavaliers
The last time Miami guard Dru Smith faced the Cleveland Cavaliers, he badly hurt his right knee in an awkward fall and couldn’t play again for nearly a yearDECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press
Cleared for Wednesday's game Smith (knee) will suit up for Wednesday's game at the Hornets.
Impact Smith has seen periodic minutes for Miami this season, though coach Erik Spoelstra seems to be searching for a spark, so fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Smith gets an extra look now and then. In 10.4 minutes per game this season, the guard is averaging 2.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists.
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for Wednesday Smith (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Smith has had a volatile role with the Heat, and he's not guaranteed to see any rotation minutes on a nightly basis.
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out Tuesday Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Impact Smith is slated to miss a second straight game due to a knee injury. His role has been sporadic this season, so his absence shouldn't impact Miami's rotation, especially considering the Heat are getting Terry Rozier (foot) back from a two-game absence.
NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Tuesday Smith (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Impact Smith missed Sunday's game against Dallas due to a right knee bone bruise he suffered in Friday's practice, but he remains day-to-day. When the Heat are healthy, Smith faces an uphill battle for consistent minutes.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No-go Sunday Smith (knee) won't play in Sunday's game against Dallas.
Impact Smith is dealing with swelling in his right knee and wasn't able to participate in Friday's practice. The reserve guard has officially been ruled out for Sunday's contest, and his absence could open up opportunities for Alec Burks and Josh Richardson. Smith's next chance to play will come Tuesday against Milwaukee.
NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
