Also worth noting is that players signed by the Heat this offseason cannot be dealt until Dec. 15 at the earlies, a list that includes Josh Richardson, Thomas Bryant, Orlando Robinson, Jamaree Bouyea, Jamal Cain and Dru Smith, among others.

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/23/ask-ira-does-the-availability-of-buddy-hield-loom-as-a-heat-backup-plan/

As for Dru Smith, his defensive work Saturday was essential.

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/12/ask-ira-has-bam-adebayo-already-clinched-nba-east-player-of-the-week/

Kevin Durant (right MCL sprain) was out, along with David Duke Jr., Kessler Edwards, and Dru Smith all on G League assignment.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/01/20/nets-ben-simmons-ejected-after-controversial-call/

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (9) dribbles the ball up the court as Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh (27) guards him during an NBA Summer League game on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Cox Pavilion in the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Source: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/basketball/nba-summer-league/nba-summer-league-day-2-ex-las-vegas-prep-stars-cooking-at-home-2833504/