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Heat's Dru Smith: Cleared for Wednesday's game
Dru Smith (knee) will suit up for Wednesday's game at the Hornets.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.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Probable for Wednesday
Dru Smith (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.Smith will likely be available after missing two straight games due to a knee injury. However, he has had a volatile role with the Miami Heat, and he's not guaranteed to see any rotation minutes on a nightly basis.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Out Tuesday
Dru 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 Miami Heat are getting Terry Rozier (foot) back from a two-game absence.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Questionable for Tuesday
Dru 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 Miami Heat are healthy, Smith faces an uphill battle for consistent minutes.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Out Sunday with bone bruise
Dru 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 Miami 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
Dru 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
Dru 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 Miami Heat are healthy heading into the regular season, so Smith isn't guaranteed playing time on Opening Night.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Starting preseason finale
Dru Smith is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies.The Miami Heat are resting most of their regulars in the preseason finale since the start of the regular season is right around the corner. Smith will get the nod at point guard in place of Terry Rozier (rest) and will play alongside Pelle Larsson in the backcourt.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Back in Miami
Dru Smith (knee) agreed to a two-way contract with the Miami Heat on Monday.This signing presumably means that Smith has returned to health following a season-ending knee injury that limited him to nine games during the 2023-24 campaign. He averaged 4.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in nine appearances before going down with the injury. Smith figures to split time between the Heat and the club's G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
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Dru Smith: Cut by Miami
The Heat plan to waive Dru Smith (knee) on Tuesday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.Smith is out for the season after tearing his right ACL in November, so Miami opted to move on from him to clear up a roster spot for veteran guard Patty Mills, who was recently bought out by Atlanta. The 26-year-old Smith averaged 4.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 14.6 minutes per contest across nine appearances for Miami before suffering the season-ending injury and undergoing surgery.