Dru Smith in a walking boot. Out tonight in Charlotte

Dru Smith with the great assist!, 03/19/2026

Dru Smith gets the And-1, 03/12/2026

MIAMI — Dru Smith smiled when asked to define the Dru Smith Rapid Recovery Regimen and whether he had trademarked any such phrase or treatment blueprint. “No,” the Heat guard said with a smile, “it’s different for everyone.” Only it’s not, at least when it comes to Achilles tears. What used to mean a full year on the sidelines for NBA players has become something less, as Smith showed in what ...

Dru Smith scores and draws the foul, 02/11/2026

MIAMI — While the NBA focus remains on leading men, the Miami Heat suddenly find themselves with a decision to make when it comes to best supporting actor. With Tyler Herro and Davion Mitchell sidelined at the end of the Heat’s five-game western swing, it allowed ample opportunity for both rookie Kasparas Jakucionis and franchise mainstay Dru Smith. But eventually — barring a trade — with ...

Dru Smith has continued to be one of the standouts for the Miami Heat, especially on the defensive end.

NEW YORK — The first rule of Achilles Club is you don’t talk about Achilles club. (OK, maybe not to the degree of Fight Club.) But if someone wants to talk, commiserate or seek advice, Dru Smith said he is available. Part of last season’s rash of Achilles tears across the NBA, the Heat guard will come somewhat face to face with one of the prime faces of last season’s Achilles agony when the ...

After recovering from another season-ending injury, Dru Smith speaks on the plan the Heat has for him with the preseason ahead.