​MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: Dru Smith #12 of the Miami Heat drives against Aaron Holiday #0 of the Houston Rockets during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on February 28, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 18: Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat looks on during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 18: Dru Smith #12 of the Miami Heat in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Heat won 106-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 07: Gabe Vincent #2 of the Miami Heat dribbles during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Three of the 2023 NBA Finals at Kaseya Center on June 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) GettyThe Miami Heat are currently preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.They began training camp on September 29 at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.The Heat welcomed plenty of new faces like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, Bobby Portis and Tim Hardaway Jr., among others.Miami Heat Guard Suffers Calf InjuryGettyHead coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat looks on during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Early in the Miami Heat’s training camp, backup guard Dru Smith reportedly suffered a calf injury.According to Heat insider Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Smith has been ruled out for roughly a couple of weeks.“Dru Smith now out “a couple of weeks” for Heat with a strained right calf, further compromising depth at point guard,” Winderman tweeted.Aside from Smith, the Heat’s point guard depth is a bit tight. Davion Mitchell is the projected starter, with Smith as backup.Ryan Conwell and Pelle Larsson are in-house options, but they are shooting guards. Dennis Smith Jr. could earn a roster spot if he impresses at camp, while Tre Donaldson is another option.What Happen