Dru Smith describes calf injury sustained during Heat training
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Dru Smith detailed a calf injury he sustained during a recent back cut while practicing with the Miami Heat. He explained that he took a significant negative step and felt a tweak in his calf. Despite the injury, Smith mentioned that the news regarding its severity is positive, suggesting it may not be serious. The Heat commence their training camp soon, and maintaining player health will be crucial as the new season approaches.
- •Dru Smith experienced a calf injury during a Heat practice session.
- •He took a negative step while cutting, leading to the injury.
- •Smith received good news about the injury's severity.
- •The Miami Heat gear up for training camp soon.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — “I went on a back cut, I just took a really big …
"“I went on a back cut, I just took a really big …
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