Highsmith received two DNP-CDs (did not play, coach’s decision) in the Heat’s first four games and has logged single-digit minutes in five games this season, as his minutes have fluctuated despite being used in a starting role for most of the schedule.
The NBA trade deadline of February 6th is about three weeks away, and Jimmy Butler has not yet been traded. However, on Wednesday, one Heat player who signed over the summer became available for a move: Haywood Highsmith.
Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith was one of 18 players leaguewide who became trade-eligible on Wednesday. Read more here!
Highsmith was Miami's second-leading scorer during Wednesday's loss. The 27-year-old guard is enjoying the best shooting season of his career in 2024-25, as he is converting 42.1 percent of his 3.3 three-point attempts per contest.
The Miami Heat’s 2024-25 season has been nothing short of chaotic, with the team navigating the storm of internal conflict and trade rumors. Standing at
The latest suspension follows his previous seven-game unpaid team suspension that ended three games ago, with three largely indifferent efforts during those outings.
Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Sunday game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Since Jimmy had his meeting with Micky Arison on Thursday there is no doubt an uptick in discussions around Jimmy Butler. The Heat shifted into a new gear after that meeting. I
There's no doubt Spoelstra means what he says as the Heat re-signed Highsmith this past offseason as he emerged as a top defensive stalwart and this season has shown him guarding the best players in the league. Tucker played with Miami from 2021-2022.
The Miami Heat are not letting the trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler affect their performance on the court.
That’s because Heat coach Erik Spoelstra played three-time NBA All-Star center Bam Adebayo and rookie center Kel’el Ware together for an extended stretch for the first time during Sunday’s 128-107 home win over the San Antonio Spurs ... and the double-big combination looked better than anybody could have imagined.
James Harden scored 13 of his 26 points in a third-quarter revival that rallied the Los Angeles Clippers past the Miami Heat 109-98 to snap a two-game skid.