Miami Heat traded forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets, providing salary cap flexibility and getting under the tax line for the upcoming season. The trade also included a second-round pick in 2032 being sent to Brooklyn, while the Nets sent a conditional second-round pick for next season to Miami. Highsmith recently underwent knee surgery for a meniscus issue, with an expected recovery time of 8-10 weeks that may allow his return for the regular season. He averaged 6.5 points and 3.4 rebounds last season, earning $5.6 million this season.
Miami traded forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets, helping the Heat get under the tax line for the coming season and improving roster flexibility.
The Heat sent a second-round pick in 2032 to Brooklyn and received a conditional second-round pick in next year's draft in return for Highsmith.
Highsmith had knee surgery for a meniscus issue earlier this month with a recovery timeline of 8-10 weeks, potentially allowing him to return for the regular season.
Highsmith averaged 6.5 points and 3.4 rebounds in 74 games last season. He was under contract for about $5.6 million this coming season.
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