Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. An MRI confirmed a third-degree ACL sprain for the 25-year-old, which was enough to keep him on the shelf. Smith had played sparingly throughout the season, averaging 4.3 points and 1.0 steals in nine games, so his absence isn't expected to impact fantasy managers in any format. That said, Smith will likely need to go under the knife, although he may be back in time for training camp next offseason.
The Miami Heat signed guard Dru Smith to a standard contract on Saturday. The 25-year-old averaged 6.5 points and 5.3 assists in four preseason appearances, so he finally earned his way back on an NBA roster. However, Smith isn't expected to see a consistent role in the lineup in 2023-24 despite the signing. On the other hand, he's someone to monitor, considering Kyle Lowry has battled injuries over the years.
