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Nets' Haywood Highsmith: Still not taking contact
Haywood Highsmith (knee) has progressed to going through on-court work, but he's still not been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 drills, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.Highsmith underwent a procedure to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee back in August, and while he continues to make steady progress in his recovery, he remains without an official timetable to return. The fact that he still has not been cleared for contact tells us he's not close.
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Nets' Haywood Highsmith: Extended absence looming
Haywood Highsmith (knee) experienced swelling during rehab recently and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.Highsmith had hoped to be ready for Opening Night, but swelling in his right knee following Aug. 8 surgery has pushed back his return timetable significantly. Traded from the Heat on Aug. 15, the 28-year-old was expected to serve as a veteran depth piece in the frontcourt and will now look to fill that role later in the season once fully healthy.
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Nets' Haywood Highsmith: Targeting Opening Night
Haywood Highsmith (knee) said Tuesday he's hoping to be ready in time for Opening Night, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports."Right now I'm six weeks out of surgery, so I'm doing jogging, spot-shooting, movements and workouts," Highsmith said. "Not 100 percent. Light contact. And the plan for me is to be ready for the start of the regular season." After playing a decent-sized role for Miami in 2024-25, his fit in Brooklyn is dicey to say the least, with the team undergoing a rebuild.
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Nets' Haywood Highsmith: Traded to Brooklyn
The Heat traded Haywood Highsmith (knee) to the Brooklyn Nets along with a 2032 second-round pick in exchange for a protected 2026 second-round pick, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.Highsmith was a big part of Miami's rotation in 2024-25, as he averaged 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers on 45.8 percent shooting from the field in 24.6 minutes per night. In Brooklyn, Highsmith will be joining a rebuilding team, and he'll be competing for minutes with guys like Terance Mann, Jalen Wilson and Noah Clowney off the bench. Highsmith underwent surgery Aug. 8 to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee and is currently questionable to be ready by Opening Night.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Undergoes knee surgery
Haywood Highsmith underwent surgery Friday to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee, which he suffered while training in Baltimore, the Miami Heat announced.The Heat added that Highsmith will begin rehab immediately. Highsmith has an 8-to-10 week timetable, making him questionable for Opening Night. In 24.6 minutes across 74 regular-season appearances in 2024-25, Highsmith averaged 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers on 45.8 percent shooting from the field.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Sees just 11 minutes
Haywood Highsmith supplied two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and one steal over 11 minutes during Monday's 138-83 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.In his fifth NBA season, Highsmith was a key role player for Miami, although that rarely translated to fantasy production. In 24.6 minutes across 74 regular-season appearances, Highsmith averaged 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers on 45.8 percent shooting from the field.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Notches 17 points
Haywood Highsmith finished with 17 points (6-7 FG, 5-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.After a very quiet Game 1 with seven points in 31 minutes, Highsmith and Nikola Jovic gave the Miami Heat a spark off the bench Wednesday with a combined 28 points. Highsmith is typically a low-usage role player, so fantasy managers shouldn't put too much stock into this outlier performance.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Pops for 17 points Wednesday
Haywood Highsmith notched 17 points (6-7 FG, 5-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.Highsmith had an impact on the offensive end despite the loss, tallying 17 points, the most he has scored since back on Nov. 11. While it was an improved effort by the Miami Heat, they came up short again, falling behind 2-0 in the series. Game 3 will be in Miami on Saturday, with the Heat looking to grab some much-needed momentum.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Slides back to bench
Haywood Highsmith won't start Wednesday's Play-In game against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.Highsmith started Miami's regular-season finale due to the absences of all five regular starters, but he'll come off the bench for Wednesday's tilt now that the starters are healthy. In 32 appearances with the reserves this season, Highsmith has averaged 6.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 23.4 minutes.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Starting Sunday vs. Wizards
Haywood Highsmith is in Miami's starting lineup against Washington on Sunday.Highsmith will make his 42nd start of the season (and third start since the beginning of March) due to the absences of Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) and Bam Adebayo (rest). Highsmith has averaged 6.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 26.7 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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