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• How To Watch Hawks Vs Heat, Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsThe 2025-26 NBA regular season concludes this Sunday, April 12, with a Southeast Division clash as the Miami Heat host the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center. Miami (42-39) enters the finale looking to build momentum for the Play-In tournament, while the Hawks (46-35) have already solidified their position as a top-five seed in the Eastern Conference and may use tonight to rest key starters. The...2026Continue with Miami Heat news and rumors -
• NBA, Cavaliers To Discuss Court Design Changes After Luka Doncic Injury ScareThe NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet to discuss modifications to the controversial court design at Rocket Arena after Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic narrowly avoided serious injury Wednesday night. Doncic is questionable for Friday's game at the Washington Wizards with left ankle soreness. "While improvements have been made to the arena floor over the years to address this issue, the NBA...2026Check it out Cleveland Cavaliers -
• Heat Notes: Smith, Herro, Rozier, Jaquez
Dru Smith continues his remarkable recovery from the Achilles tear he suffered last December and will begin the regular season without a minutes restriction, writes Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra confirmed that Smith received full medical clearance, but he plans to be cautious in how he uses the shooting guard, who […]...2025Check it out Ira Winderman news today
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• Eight Under-The-Radar Free Agents To WatchThere are still several free agents who will sign contracts that include fully guaranteed 2025/26 salaries - Dru Smith was the most recent to do so - but many of the deals being finalized in mid-August are of the non-guaranteed or partially guaranteed variety. Javonte Green recently signed a minimum-salary contract with the Pistons, for […]...2025See also Javonte Green headline news -
• NBA Notes: Thunder, Cason Wallace, lineups, Heat, Dru Smith, BlazersThunder With the Thunder bringing back nearly the same roster that won the championship last season, the team is banking on growth from within. One player expected to take a step forward is 21-year-old guard Cason Wallace, entering his third year in the league, according to Rylan Stiles of Sports Illustrated. Wallace’s defense has already […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Cason Wallace, lineu...2025See more Cason Wallace news and rumors -
• Dru Smith “On A Great Trajectory” In Return From Achilles Tear
After landing a new contract with the Heat over the weekend, the next challenge for Dru Smith is to be ready to participate without restrictions when training camp opens September 30, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Smith is recovering from an Achilles tear that ended his season prematurely in December. He tells Chiang […]...2025Visit the page Anthony Chiang news today
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• NBA, Cavaliers To Discuss Court Design Changes After Luka Doncic Injury Scare
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• Dru Smith, Heat Agree To Three-Year ContractThe Miami Heat and guard Dru Smith have agreed to a three-year contract. Smith has spent the at least part of the last three seasons with the Heat on a two-way contract. As Smith was out of two-way eligibility with Miami, he needed to be signed to a standard deal. Smith has elevated himself from a two-way contract to regular rotation player in each of the last two seasons. Unfortunately, both seas...2025Visit the page Miami Heat injury status -
• And-Ones: Achilles Injuries, Draft, Cap Room, Z. Smith
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league is looking into the upswing in Achilles tendon injuries, writes Tim Reynolds Of The Associated Press. This season alone saw Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers), James Wiseman (Pacers), Isaiah Jackson (Pacers), Dejounte Murray (Pelicans), Dru Smith (Heat), Jayson Tatum (Celtics), and Damian Lillard (Bucks) suffers Achilles tears. Nuggets 2024 first-rounder DaRon ...2025Visit the page Adam Silver availability report
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• Experts Cite Overuse And Increased Minutes As Achilles Injuries Surge In NBAThe NBA experienced an unprecedented number of Achilles tendon injuries during the 2024-25 season, with seven players suffering tears including stars Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, and Tyrese Haliburton. Medical experts attribute the surge to overuse and increased playoff minutes, according to ESPN interviews with four specialists. Lillard tore his left Achilles during the Milwaukee Bucks' first-ro...2025See also Damian Lillard availability report -
• Heat Notes: Smith, Wiggins, Anderson, Mitchell, Adebayo
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. Smith was part of Miami’s rotation when he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in a December 23 game. It was difficult for […]...2025See more articles Anthony Chiang injury report
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• Heat Guard Dru Smith Out For Season With Torn Achilles Tendon
Miami Heat reserve guard Dru Smith suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon during Monday’s 110-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Miami Heat backup guard Dru Smith has an extensive history of knee injuries across his three-year career As Smith dribbled near the 3-point arc during a possession early […] The post Heat Guard Dru S...2024See more articles Miami Heat injury update
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• Heat guard Dru Smith out for season with torn Achilles tendon after return from ACL injuryDru Smith had just returned from an ACL injury he sustained early last season....2024
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• Heat guard suffers season-ending Achilles tearHeat guard Dru Smith has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon; the injury will end his season....2024 -
• Dru Smith Diagnosed With Torn Achilles TendonHeat guard Dru Smith has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the injury will end Smith’s season. Smith exited Monday’s game due to a lower left leg injury that was immediately feared to be significant. His wife joined him as he headed […]...2024Continue with Shams Charania injury report
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"Miami filed a complaint in November 2023 after Dru Smith landed awkwardly in the same gap and sprained a ligament in his right knee, ending his season." - 2025
"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." - 2024
"Heat guard Dru Smith, who was averaging a career-high 6." - 2023
"Heat guard Dru Smith suffered a Grade 3 ACL sprain when his leg slipped off the edge of the court" - 2022
"Heat to waive Dru Smith, sign big man Orlando Robinson to two-way contract" - 2021
"The Miami Heat have signed Javonte Smart, Micah Potter and Dru Smith." - 2020
"Dru Smith and Xavier Pinson's combined 56 points leads Missouri to an 85-73 upset victory over the Auburn tigers."
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• Heat Rumors: Luxury tax, Dru Smith, Terry Rozier, roster considerationsThe Miami Heat have 14 players on standard contracts following the trade of Haywood Highsmith to Brooklyn and the signing of Dru Smith over the weekend. That leaves them one short of the maximum, but they cannot add a 15th without crossing the luxury tax line, as relayed by Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. […] The post Heat Rumors: Luxury tax, Dru Smith, Terry Rozier, roster consideration...2025See more articles Terry Rozier -
• Heat Notes: Roster, Highsmith, Smith, Ware
Following the trade of Haywood Highsmith to the Nets and the signing of Dru Smith to a standard contract over the weekend, the Heat have 14 players on the standard roster and can’t sign a 15th player without crossing the luxury tax threshold, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald notes. Miami currently stands approximately $1.7MM […]...2025Read about Haywood Highsmith contract
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• Restricted free agent Dru Smith signed a three-year deal with the Miami Heat
This summer, shooting guard Dru Smith was a restricted free agent for the Miami Heat. He’s spent each of the last two seasons with Miami. Over the weekend, it was announced that the Heat are bringing Dru Smith back on a standard contract. NBA insiders reported that Miami gave him a three-year deal worth $7.9 […] The post Restricted free agent Dru Smith signed a three-year deal with th...2025See also Miami Heat salary
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• NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Heat, Dru Smith, WarriorsKnicks Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible to add two more years onto his current deal with the Knicks, but there’s been little movement on that front this NBA offseason. As Stefan Bondy of the New York Post points out, Towns has until October 20 to sign an extension. His current contract runs through the 2026-27 season […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Heat, Dru Smith, Warriors...2025Continue with Anthony Towns trade rumors -
• Miami re-signs guard Dru Smith, who is coming off a torn Achilles
Smith impressed the Heat in 14 games last season before tearing his Achilles. This is a three-year contract, only one is guaranteed....2025
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• Dru Smith, Heat Agree To Three-Year Contract
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• Heat Signing Dru Smith To Three-Year Contract
Dru Smith will remain with the Heat on a three-year contract, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). More to come …...2025Click for news about Shams Charania contract
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• Heat Pick Up Team Option For Keshad Johnson; Tender Qualiying Offers To Davion Mitchell, Dru SmithThe Miami Heat made a trio of roster moves on Tuesday. The Heat exercised their $1.9 million team option for forward Keshad Johnson. The 6-foot-7 forward played sparingly for Miami last season, but was productive in the G League. In 32 games with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Johnson averaged 17.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. The Heat also tendered qualifying offers to Dav...2025Click for news about Miami Heat -
• Dru Smith Out For Season With Torn AchillesDru Smith has suffered a torn Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the 24-25 season. Smith is on a Two-Way contract and was on the cusp of a standard NBA contract. Smith had recovered from a torn ACL just over a year ago. Smith went undrafted out of Missouri in 2021. Smith had appeared in 13 games with the Heat, averaging 6.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 steals in 20.1 minutes....2024Check it out Two Way stats -
• Sources: Heat's Smith has torn Achilles tendon
Heat guard Dru Smith, who was averaging a career-high 6.3 points per game, has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN....2024
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• Josh Christopher had one of best NBA Summer League takeovers everPhoto by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images The Heat guard put on a fourth quarter performance for the ages at NBA Summer League. The Summer League isn’t just for rookies who need to get their feet wet before the drag of an NBA regular season. It’s also for young guys who maybe have gone from roster to roster, played some stints in the G-League, and now have a chance to make their mark for ...2024See more Josh Christopher statistics -
• Miami Heat sign Dru Smith to two-way contract
The Miami Heat recently signed guard Dru Smith to a two-way contract. Smith, who was previously signed to a Two-Way Contract by the HEAT before being converted to a Standard Contract on October 21, appeared in nine games with the HEAT last season, averaging 4.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.00 steals and 14.5 minutes … Continue reading "Miami Heat sign Dru Smith to two-way contract"...2024See more Miami Heat statistics
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• Heat Sign Keshad Johnson, Zyon Pullin, Dru Smith To Two-Way ContractsThe Miami Heat have filled their three two-way spots for the upcoming season. Miami signed Keshad Johnson, Zyon Pullin and Dru Smith to fill the combined NBA-G League roster spots. Smith has been with the Heat for parts of the last two seasons. He was on a standard deal last season, but suffered a season-ending knee injury in late-November. Smith will now try to work his way back to a standard con...2024See also Miami Heat stats
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• Miami Heat guard Dru Smith out for season with knee injury
Miami Heat guard Dru Smith suffered a Third Degree ACL Sprain in his right knee during Miami’s win at Cleveland on November 22. Smith will miss the remainder of the season. Smith has appeared in nine games with the HEAT this season averaging 4.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.00 steals and 14.5 minutes while … Continue reading "Miami Heat guard Dru Smith out for season with knee injury...2023See also Miami Heat statistics
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• Nets To Make David Duke Jr. Unrestricted Free Agent
Nets combo guard David Duke Jr.. is not going to receive a qualifying offer from Brooklyn and will thus enter unrestricted free agency, reports Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter link). Nets shooting guard Dru Smith, inked to a two-way contract last season, was also not given a qualifying offer by Brooklyn, Lewis […]...2023Visit the page David Duke
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• Sources: Heat's Smith has torn Achilles tendon
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• Heat Promote Dru Smith To Standard Contract, Sign Cole Swider To Two-WayThe Heat signed guard Dru Smith to a multi-year standard NBA contract and converted sharpshooting forward Cole Swider to a two-way deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). In a subsequent move, the team waived both forward Cheick Diallo and wing Justin Champagnie, who were both on Exhibit 10 contracts. Smith, 25, […]...2023Read about Two Way -
• Southeast Notes: D. Smith, Heat, Poole, I. Thomas, Hornets
Even after Dru Smith was promoted from a two-way contract to the Heat‘s standard roster at the end of the preseason, he wasn’t considered a great bet to have a consistent role — the modest guarantee ($425K) he received on his new deal suggested his roster spot wouldn’t even necessarily be secure for the entire […]...2023
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• Heat guard Dru Smith out for season with torn Achilles tendon after return from ACL injury
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• Heat Notes: Rotation, Smith, Adebayo, Butler, Jaquez
The Heat are fluctuating between a nine- and 10-man rotation to start the season, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald writes. Beyond the team’s starters, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Duncan Robinson and Thomas Bryant Jr. have been the biggest fixtures in the team’s second unit. Beyond those three, Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks and two-way player Dru Smith […]...2024See also Anthony Chiang
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• Dru Smith Diagnosed With Torn Achilles Tendon
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• Experts Cite Overuse And Increased Minutes As Achilles Injuries Surge In NBA
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• Heat Pick Up Team Option For Keshad Johnson; Tender Qualiying Offers To Davion Mitchell, Dru Smith
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• Heat Notes: Rotation, Smith, Adebayo, Butler, Jaquez
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• Heat Waive Jamaree Bouyea, Marcus Garrett, Mychal Mulder, Orlando Robinson
The Miami Heat have gotten their roster into regular season compliance by waiving four players. The Heat waived Jamaree Bouyea, Marcus Garrett, Mychal Mulder and Orlando Robinson. Garrett was signed to a Two-Way contract. Miami ended that deal and replaced Garrett with training camp standout Dru Smith on a Two-Way deal. Bouyea, Mulder and Robinson were all signed to non-guaranteed camp deals. Thos...2022See more articles Orlando Robinson
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• Dru Smith Signs Two-Way Contract With Heat
The Miami Heat have signed Dru Smith to a Two-Way contract. Smith was also in training camp with the Heat last season. In 10 G League games last season, Smith averaged 8.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 27.5 minutes....2022Read about Miami Heat
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