Dru Smith of the Miami Heat has suffered a torn Achilles and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season. This injury was reported ahead of their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Clippers on January 13, 2025. The Heat will have to adjust their lineup in his absence.
What It Means
Dru Smith has played in 13 games this season, contributing an average of 6.3 points per game, ranking him 337th in the league and 13th on his team. He also averaged 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. His shooting efficiency stood out with a field goal percentage of 50.8% and a three-point shooting percentage of 53.3%. The Miami Heat have been slightly more successful when he plays, holding an 8-5 record compared to a balanced 12-12 record without him.
