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• Heat's Dru Smith: Out Tuesday

  5H ago • By RotoWire

  Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks. 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.

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• Heat's Dru Smith: Questionable for Tuesday

  1D ago • By RotoWire

  Smith (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks. 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.

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• Heat's Dru Smith: Out Sunday with bone bruise

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Smith won't play in Sunday's game against Dallas due to a right knee bone bruise. Smith sat out Friday's practice with the injury. The two-way player has been largely outside of the Heat's rotation this season, though he saw 25 minutes off the bench in Miami's most recent game Monday and recorded 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and three steals in a win over the 76ers. The Heat will get Jaime Jaquez (ankle) back from a one-game absence Sunday, and he could end up absorbing most of Smith's minutes.

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• Heat's Dru Smith: Sits out practice

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  Smith didn't participate in Friday's practice due to a swollen knee, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. With Terry Rozier (foot) out for Miami's most recent contest, Smith logged 25 minutes of action. However, with Rozier nearing a return to the lineup, Smith will likely return to a depth role in the team's backcourt. Regardless, the 26-year-old guard's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Sunday's matchup with Dallas.

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• Heat's Dru Smith: Back to bench

  10/23/2024 • By RotoWire

  Smith won't start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic. With most of Miami's regulars resting during the preseason finale, Smith drew a spot start. However, aside from Josh Richardson (shoulder), the Heat are healthy heading into the regular season, so Smith isn't guaranteed playing time on Opening Night.

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