Miami Heat Guard Dru Smith Out for Season with Torn Achilles

Smith's injury marks his second consecutive season-ending setback, disrupting his rising role in the Heat's rotation.

Dru Smith suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Heat's 110-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets on December 23, 2024, ending his season prematurely.
This is Smith's second consecutive season-ending injury, following ACL reconstruction surgery in 2023.
Smith had become a key rotation player this month, averaging 9.3 points, 2.3 steals, and shooting 56% from three-point range in recent games.
The injury derails plans to promote Smith from a two-way contract to a standard deal, forcing the Heat to explore alternative roster moves.
Heat players and coaches expressed heartbreak over Smith's setback, highlighting his perseverance and contributions to the team.