Heat point guard Dru Smith injures calf during training camp

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Heat point guard Dru Smith injures calf during training camp
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Miami Heat guard Dru Smith suffered a right calf strain during training camp at Florida Atlantic University. The injury will likely keep him out for the next couple of weeks, impacting the team's point guard depth as the regular season opener approaches on October 21 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Head coach Erik Spoelstra described the injury as minor, noting Smith's history with more serious injuries. Smith remains optimistic, having experienced an injury-free summer until this setback.

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  • •Dru Smith injures right calf during training camp practice
  • •Smith expected to miss a few weeks due to injury
  • •Heat's regular season opener is on October 21
  • •Erik Spoelstra calls the injury minor
  • •Team has limited point guard options behind Davion Mitchell
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Boca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat in the midst of training camp with high expectations as Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team to new heights, the team has suffered an injury that puts a dent in the depth at point guard. As the Heat continued training camp at Florida Atlantic University on Thursday, it was announced that Dru Smith suffered a […] The post Heat’s point guard depth takes hit with injury in training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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