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Heat shooting guard Dru Smith is two months into the recovery process after having his season cut short by an injury for the second straight year, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Dorian Finney-Smith Doubtful for Lakers-Heat Matchup Due to Personal Reasons

As reported by Dave McMenamin, the Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Miami Heat, with Dorian Finney-Smith (personal) listed as doubtful to play.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / December 25

Miami Heat Convert Two-Way Player To Standard Deal

Once the Miami Heat traded center Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers, they were down to 13 players on their standard roster. The team would have two weeks to add a 14th.

Miami Heat News / Fastbreak on SI / December 24

Miami Heat Player Reportedly Ruled Out For Remainder Of NBA Season

Dru Smith is in the middle of his third NBA season. The Miami Heat guard had been averaging 6.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 50.8% from the field and 53.3% from the three-point range in 14 games (one start).

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24

Miami Heat player tears Achilles after recovering from torn ACL

An unfathomably bad stretch of luck continues for one Miami Heat player. Heat guard Dru Smith had to leave Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets with a lower leg injury.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / December 24

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 play during Miami's 110-95 victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday and needed assistance to leave the court.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

Key Heat backup guard suffers season-ending knee injury

The Miami Heat’s roller coaster 2024-2025 season took another turn for the worse on Tuesday. After backup guard Dru Smith suffered a concerning leg injury early in the team’s win over the Brooklyn Nets, ensuing evaluations confirmed a torn Achilles injury that will be season-ending, per Shams Charania.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 24

Miami Heat Could Call Upon Former No. 1 Pick To Fill Void Left By Dru Smith's Injury

With Miami Heat guard Dru Smith out for the remainder of the season, the front office needs to find a replacement. It's unfortunate because Smith was in the midst of his best season on the brink of earning himself a standard NBA contract.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / December 24

Heat guard suffers season-ending Achilles tear

Heat guard Dru Smith has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon; the injury will end his season.

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Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / December 23

Heat guard leaves game vs. Nets with leg injury

Heat guard Dru Smith experienced a lower left leg injury in Monday’s contest vs. Brooklyn and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

Report reveals expected outcome with Jimmy Butler at trade deadline

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The 'Miami Heat players to score 40 points in a game' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 18

Miami Heat Guard Praised As Unsung Hero of Team's Success

The Miami Heat are having a solid season thus far. They sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Players like Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo are receiving praise for their play through the young season, but a rotation player has quietly been an unsung hero for the team.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 16

Miami Heat Must Gamble On Dru Smith With More Playing Time

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith has been locked in and hungry for more playing time. Who would’ve thought that Smith would be the one to spark a significant amount of tenacity in this Heat team?

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Heat young player who deserves more consistent minutes

As the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors last Thursday, marking their fourth straight win of the season, there were a couple of players that shined.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 13

Five NBA players on two-way deals who could be promoted

Here are five players on two-way deals who are candidates to be promoted to standard contracts.

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Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Have The Heat Found Another Undrafted Diamond In The Rough?

The Miami Heat have become notorious for finding “diamond in the rough” players to play important roles in their rotation. These players went undrafted, yet find their find their way to playing meaningful minutes for Miami teams that reach the postseason.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 9