Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (calf) and forward Haywood Highsmith (knee) have been cleared to play on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. Both players are managing injuries and were initially given questionable tags on the injury report. With Dillon Brooks (hand), Grayson Allen (knee), and Mark Williams (foot) unavailable, the Suns are currently without three big rotational pieces, which creates more playing opportunities for guys like Goodwin and Highsmith.

Phoenix Suns forward Haywood Highsmith agreed to a multiyear contract Saturday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The 29-year-old wing is healthy after undergoing knee surgery in August and most recently averaged 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists across 24.6 minutes in 74 games with Miami last season. Highsmith profiles as a defensive-minded depth option behind Royce O'Neale and Dillon Brooks. His arrival could trim a few bench minutes from Amir Coffey or Ryan Dunn, but he remains off the fantasy radar outside deep formats.

Brooklyn Nets forward Haywood Highsmith (knee) underwent a procedure on his right meniscus in August and has been on a rehab plan since. The team announced that Highsmith experienced swelling in his knee, so they performed an evaluation and determined that he will need to follow a modified rehab program. They are going to re-evaluate him in eight weeks, which would take us to December, before they decide whether he'll be able to return. Highsmith was traded from Miami to Brooklyn this past summer, after playing the last four seasons for the Heat and averaging 5.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 20.3 minutes per game.

Brooklyn Nets forward Haywood Highsmith (knee) said the plan is for him to be ready for the start of the regular season after he had meniscus surgery on August 8. Highsmith was traded this offseason from the Heat to the Nets following that surgery in what seems to be a cost-cutting move for Miami. Highsmith started his career with the 76ers but has played the last four seasons in Miami. He started 42 of his 74 games in 2024-25 with a career-high average of 24.6 minutes per game. He contributed 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.9 steals per game as a solid rotational piece. How he fits in the Nets' rotation remains to be seen, but the first step to figuring that out is his return to full health.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Miami Heat traded forward Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for a protected 2026 second-round pick on Friday. Highsmith will get a fresh start in Brooklyn after he recovers from a torn meniscus in his right knee, which he suffered while training recently. He underwent surgery last week and is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks. The 28-year-old started in 42 games for the Heat throughout the 2024-25 campaign. However, he wasn't a reliable contributor on the fantasy end overall, averaging 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 74 regular-season contests. Highsmith is considered questionable to open the season and will likely come off the bench for the Nets when he is available.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (knee) recently suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee while training. He underwent surgery and is expected to be sidelined for 8-to-10 weeks. The 28-year-old started in 42 games for the Heat throughout the 2024 campaign. Still, he wasn't a reliable contributor on the fantasy end overall, averaging 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 74 regular-season contests. His anticipated return timetable means he's now likely to miss some time to begin the year. However, Highsmith isn't projected to hold a routine spot in Erik Spoelstra's rotation, so it's not much of a blow to fantasy managers. With that in mind, his absence could still allow guys like Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic to spend a little more time on the floor, at least early in the season.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (Achilles) has been named a starter for Monday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was initially uncertain whether Highsmith would feature against Philadelphia, as he was considered questionable for the game. But the 28-year-old has been cleared to play and will fill in for Bam Adebayo (back) in the first unit. In previous starts this season, Highsmith has posted 6.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game. Even as a starter, Highsmith is not an attractive fantasy option.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith will be a popular man in free agency after finishing off a three-year, $3.9 million deal. Speaking on the Locket On Heat podcast, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype noted that Highsmith "has a lot of interest around the league." The 27-year-old posted career numbers in multiple categories in 2023-24, averaging 6.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in 20.7 minutes, with 39.6 percent shooting from deep. He hasn't been a fantasy factor, but Highsmith is seen as a good defender, and it looks like this will help him secure a good contract this offseason.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (foot) will suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Boston Celtics. The 27-year-old is listed on the injury report because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot, however, he will be able to play through the ailment as Miami hopes to keep their season alive in Game 5. The Heat are facing elimination against a talented Celtics team, and it is likely Highsmith will play a larger role since Miami is missing key players such as Jimmy Butler (knee), Terry Rozier (neck), and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip). Highsmith could be a sneaky play for DFS managers for Wednesday's game, as he has seen at least 19 minutes in every matchup of this series.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Utah. He's in danger of missing a second consecutive contest, although Highsmith wasn't on the injury report for Thursday's meeting with Denver. He was added to the report with a left knee effusion on Friday. Highsmith's absence leaves more minutes available to Nikola Jovic and Caleb Martin (thumb). The latter had the better performance coming off the bench on Thursday and is a much more reliable fantasy option than Jovic, although Martin is also questionable for Saturday's game.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (concussion) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. Highsmith was placed in concussion protocol after colliding with Collin Sexton as both players went for a loose ball. This didn't look good as Highsmith needed assistance getting back to the locker room. The expectation is that Highsmith will need to clear the league's concussion protocol before playing again. The Heat also lost Jimmy Butler (foot) during this game. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Duncan Robinson, and even Jamal Cain could be looking at bigger roles soon.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (back) will miss a fourth straight contest on Wednesday against Charlotte. The injury bug has caught the Heat again, and Highsmith has dropped out of the lineup with a lower back contusion. With Bam Adebayo (hip) also continuing to sit, Kevin Love, Caleb Martin, and Orlando Robinson have put in extra shifts on the Heat frontcourt. Wednesday's clash with the Hornets is a juicy matchup for them, as Charlotte has a bad defense and struggles to rebound the ball.

Miami Heat forward/center Haywood Highsmith (back) remains out for Monday's meeting with the Hornets in Charlotte. He's battling a back issue, so he'll now miss his third straight game. It's a tough blow for the Heat, considering the team has been without Bam Adebayo (hip), meaning the club lacks size underneath the basket. That said, until either Adebayo or Highsmith are ready to return, Orlando Robinson, averaging 12.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in three starts, should continue to benefit on the fantasy end.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (back) will have to miss his second game in a row due to a lower back contusion. He will watch Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers from the sidelines while both Duncan Robinson (groin) and Caleb Martin (shoulder) seem slated to be in the lineup. Both of them along with Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Josh Richardson can all be replacements for Highsmith. Fantasy managers will want to have a backup plan every time a Heat player is involved in their lineup.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (back) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's big battle with Milwaukee. The 26-year-old might have to sit out the action after he couldn't practice fully on Monday due to a lower back contusion suffered in the previous game against Brooklyn. Highsmith made a 12th consecutive start versus the Nets, and he would be a significant loss from the Heat rotation. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kevin Love, and Nikola Jovic would be the potential beneficiaries of Highsmith's absence.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (knee) is expected to miss some time after suffering an injury during Wednesday's preseason contest. Highsmith has been diagnosed with a sprained left MCL. The Heat plan to hold him Highsmith and re-evaluate him in two weeks. This comes at a bad time with Josh Richardson (foot) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) both banged up. The Heat could be thin at the forward spot heading into the regular season. Duncan Robinson and Dru Smith could be looking at extended run with the Heat shorthanded.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith will have his contract be fully guaranteed for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. The 26-year-old averaged career-highs with 4.4 points, 3.5 assists, 0.7 steals in 54 games last season. He averaged nearly 18 minutes per game and is expected to have a similar role next season. Highsmith also saw some postseason success with a 18-point outburst in one game. He'll be a useful option off the bench for Miami, but he's unlikely to have much fantasy value.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith was thrust into a much bigger role in Game 5 as Gabe Vincent (ankle) had to sit out with a sprained ankle. In his 36 minutes off of the bench, Highsmith finished with 15 points, two rebounds, one assist, and two steals while shooting 6-for-9 from the floor and 3-for-4 from three. The 26-year-old has been thrown into some big games whenever the team needs either a spark or a fill-in due to injuries. Normally, he responds well with timely buckets and above-average defense. He did the same on Thursday but it wasn't enough for a win.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (knee) is probable ahead of Saturday's clash with the New York Knicks. Jimmy Butler (ankle) didn't play in Game 2, resulting in Highsmith getting 15 minutes of work. Butler has a chance of missing another one, with Caleb Martin (back) also drawing a questionable tag for Game 3. If those guys don't play, Duncan Robinson is the favorite to move into the starting lineup. However, Highsmith could benefit DFS managers by gaining an expanded role from the bench.