Smith (calf) has been upgraded to available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
As expected, Smith has been upgraded to available after he was listed as probable earlier today. The fourth-year floor general should see minutes off the bench, but overall, his fantasy upside shouldn't be very high.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Upgraded to probable
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Smith (calf) has been upgraded from questionable to probable ahead of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Smith is trending in the right direction, and if nothing happens between now and the 8 p.m. ET tipoff, the fourth-year guard should be upgraded to available and should handle a bench role. Smith is averaging 6.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 56 appearances (one start) this season.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Dealing with calf soreness
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Smith is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Memphis due to left calf soreness.
Smith played just three minutes off the bench during Miami's 128-97 win over Atlanta on Friday, when he failed to make his lone three-point attempt. Davion Mitchell (illness) is listed as doubtful, so if Smith is unable to play, then more minutes would be available for the likes of Kasparas Jakucionis, Pelle Larsson and Myron Gardner.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Notches 10 points in win
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Smith finished with 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals in 21 minutes during Sunday's 134-91 win over Chicago.
Davion Mitchell returned from his shoulder injury Sunday, but Smith still played a key role off the bench in the win with the team missing several players. Smith has been solid over his last eight outings, posting averages of 8.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 20.2 minutes per contest during that stretch.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Season-high five steals in win
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Smith totaled six points (2-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and five steals across 26 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 147-116 win over the Jazz.
The fourth-year guard is having trouble maintaining a consistent role in the Miami rotation, but he's been disruptive when he's been on the court. The five steals were a season high for Smith, and he's averaging 1.5 steals in just 16.9 minutes over 45 games this season -- albeit with a modest 6.0 points, 2.6 assists and 2.5 boards, and 39.9 percent shooting from the floor, along with the pilfers.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Sees 19 minutes in win
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Smith provided two points (1-1 FG), four rebounds, one assist and three steals across 19 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 win over the Pelicans.
Smith continues to consistently see minutes in the high teens for Miami, limiting his fantasy appeal to deeper formats. Over his last seven outings, Smith has averaged 18.2 minutes per contest with 7.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.0 steals.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Sees 18 minutes in loss
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Smith racked up nine points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three assists and one steal across 18 minutes during Sunday's 132-125 loss to New York.
Davion Mitchell (ankle) was back from a one-game absence, but Smith's role didn't change -- the Heat gave Kasparas Jakucionis a spot start Friday against Boston. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra seems to like Smith as the point guard with the second unit, so he's likely going to continue seeing minutes in the teens moving forward.
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Heat's Dru Smith: 11 points in 20 minutes
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Smith chipped in 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 20 minutes during Monday's 106-96 loss to the Raptors.
Smith played at least 20 minutes for just the fifth time this season, sliding into a slightly larger role after Nikola Jovic was forced from the floor due to an elbow injury. Tyler Herro also missed the game as a result of a toe issue, providing Smith with some added responsibility. There is no reason to prioritize him outside of deeper formats, but if both Jovic and Herro are forced to miss additional time, Smith could make for an interesting streaming option for anyone needing steals.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Sliding to bench Tuesday
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Smith won't start against the Magic on Tuesday.
With Davion Mitchell (groin) back in action, Smith will retreat to the second unit after getting a spot start in Saturday's loss to Sacramento. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 27-year-old guard has averaged 6.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 17.2 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Sits out practice
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Smith didn't practice Monday due to a left hip contusion, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Smith continues to manage the minor ailment, and it's possible he ends up being on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Magic. More playing time will become available for Davion Mitchell (groin) if Smith can't play.
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Heat's Dru Smith: To start Saturday
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Smith will start Saturday's game against the Kings, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
The Heat previously threw Smith on the injury report with a probable tag related to a hip issue, but they will need the guard to step up in a big way Saturday -- Tyler Herro (toe) and Davion Mitchell (groin) have both been ruled out.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Available for Wednesday
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Smith (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Smith is ready to take on his usual role off the bench Wednesday, overcoming a left hip contusion. The guard has averaged 6.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals in 16.8 minutes per contest in 13 games this month.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Scores nine in win
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Smith amassed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 17 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 win over the 76ers.
Smith played 17 minutes Sunday and averages 17.1 on the season, but that number is likely to go down Monday as Miami prepares for Tyler Herro (ankle) to make his season debut. Smith averaged 6.6 points, 3.1 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 0.2 blocks in those minutes, so he could still have a place within the rotation.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Available to play
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Smith (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Smith briefly popped up on the morning injury report with a probable tag, but the guard quickly got rid of it, which is a good sign that the issue was minor. He's likely to maintain his usual role as the backup point guard Wednesday.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Probable for Wednesday
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Smith (knee contusion) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
This sounds like a mild injury that Smith intends to play through. Miami's backup point guard holds averages of 6.1 points, 3.5 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals through 11 regular-season contests.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Active Monday
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Smith (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Smith, who was previously listed as probable due to a right knee contusion, will be available for Monday's contest. The guard is coming off his best outing of the season, posting 13 points (4-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six assists, five rebounds and four steals in 22 minutes off the bench during Saturday's win over the Trail Blazers.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Likely to play Monday
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Smith (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Smith is managing a right knee contusion but is likely to be available for Monday's matchup. The reserve guard is coming off his best outing of the season in Saturday's win over the Trail Blazers, posting 13 points (4-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists and four steals in 22 minutes.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Thrives off bench Saturday
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Smith finished Saturday's 136-131 win over the Trail Blazers with 13 points (4-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists and four steals in 22 minutes.
Smith is not known as a reliable fantasy contributor for the Heat due to his bench role, but he certainly stepped up and made his presence felt Saturday. The fourth-year guard posted season-best marks in points, rebounds, assists and steals against Portland. If he's able to build off this performance, Smith might be in line to experience an uptick in his minutes. However, he's not expected to have a significant role in fantasy as long as he continues to see limited minutes off the bench.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Notches six points
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Smith notched six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Thursday's 107-101 loss to San Antonio.
Smith seems to be holding his own as Miami's backup point guard. Through five games, he's seeing 17.7 minutes per contest with averages of 5.8 points, 4.0 assists, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 three-pointers on 48.0 percent shooting from the field.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Not starting Friday
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Smith is not in the starting lineup for Friday's exhibition versus the Grizzlies, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Davion Mitchell will replace Smith in the starting unit for Friday's game, so Smith will likely be relegated to minutes in the teens while working in a reserve role. Over four preseason games, Smith has averaged 4.5 points across 12.1 minutes per game.
