Dru Smith has faced challenges after going undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft, being waived multiple times and dealing with injuries that limited him to 38 games. His ACL and achilles injuries occurred while he was performing well. He remains an unrestricted free agent after being offered a two-way qualifying deal but cannot accept it due to contract rules. Miami Heat's limited roster space and looming luxury tax make retaining him financially risky, especially considering his injury history and the need for a solid role on the team.
In 14 games last season, Smith averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals. He shot 50.8 percent from the floor and went 16-of-30 from deep.
Miami only has one roster spot available and are already nearly $2 million into the luxury tax. Using a standard spot on Smith adds $2.3 million.
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