Dru Smith
G MIA
Sat 10/21/23 1:15 PM

The Heat signed Smith to a multi-year standard NBA contract Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
After making 15 NBA appearances in 2022-23 between the Heat and Nets and averaging 2.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 10.5 minutes, Smith re-signed with Miami on a two-way pact in July. The Heat had an opening on the 15-man roster, and Smith will ultimately step in to fill the void while Miami keeps Cole Swider, R.J. Hampton and Jamal Cain as its three two-way players heading into the start of the regular season. It's unclear if Smith will open the season with a regular spot in head coach Erik Spoelstra's rotation.

Dru Smith
G MIA
Wed 10/18/23 6:00 PM

Smith (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's preseason game against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith missed the previous contest due to a hamstring injury but will be back in action Wednesday. He figures to handle a major role, as Miami has a handful of regulars sidelined versus Brooklyn for various reasons.

Dru Smith
G MIA
Sun 10/15/23 4:52 PM

Smith won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Grizzlies due to a hamstring injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was solid in a spot start Friday, posting 13 points in 26 minutes, but it appears he picked up a hamstring injury as well. It's unclear how severe the injury is, but his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Brooklyn.

Dru Smith
G MIA
Sat 10/14/23 1:16 PM

Smith racked up 13 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes in Friday's 120-104 preseason loss to the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Smith got the start at point guard with several regulars being rested, and he delivered a strong performance despite the loss. Smith is currently playing on a two-way deal, and given the Heat's depth in the backcourt, he's expected to begin the season in the G League with Sioux Falls.

Dru Smith
G MIA
Fri 10/13/23 6:46 PM94 Comments

Smith will start Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Heat have 10 players ruled out, including all of their normal starters. Smith will be joined by Duncan Robinson, Jamal Cain, Haywood Highsmith and Thomas Bryant in the starting five, and they all figure to play heavy minutes with Miami shorthanded.

Dru Smith
G MIA
Fri 7/14/23 8:32 PM

Smith (undisclosed) will not play in Friday's Summer League game against the Nuggets,Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Miami will be without most of their regulars Friday evening as they give some other players a look. Smith earned a two-way contract with the Heat over the summer and is likely to be a featured player in the G League.

Dru Smith
G MIA
Sat 7/1/23 5:37 PM

The Heat signed Smith to a two-way contract Saturday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith played for the Heat in the beginning of 2022-23 before being waived and picked up by Brooklyn. In 15 appearances between the Nets and Heat last season, he averaged 2.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 10.5 minutes. Smith will split time between the NBA and G League in 2023-24.

Dru Smith
G MIA
Thu 6/29/23 9:01 PM

Smith did not have his qualifying offer picked up by the Nets, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
This will allow Smith to be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Smith was previously on a two-way contract with the Nets and made just 10 appearances last season.

Dru Smith
G MIA
Sun 4/2/23 9:58 PM

Smith scored 19 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 37 minutes Saturday against the Charge.
EDGE Analysis
Smith led Long Island's bench in scoring with 19 points and he did so by knocking down 75.0 percent of his tries from the field. He also crashed the glass for seven rebounds, tying RaiQuan Gray for the team lead.

Dru Smith
G MIA
Tue 3/21/23 7:52 PM

Smith amassed 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes Friday against the Charge.
EDGE Analysis
Smith made 50.0 percent of his tries from the field and added six points from beyond the arc. He finished the night second on his team in rebounds, tallying three of his seven boards on the offensive glass.