The Brooklyn Nets took over Haywood Highsmith a few weeks ago in a trade agreement with the Miami Heat, but his gaming career in the Big Apple could be short -lived.
“I also fully expect that after December 15 we will often talk about Haywood Highsmith when he is eligible again,” NBA Insider Jake Fischer reported Thursday.
Haywood Highsmith owed $ 5.61 million with nets
Highsmith, which will be 29 in December, will earn around $ 5.61 million according to the 2025-26 season, according to Place. Five -year -old veteran earned $ 5.2 million last season.
Per ESPNs Bobby MarksBrooklyn was able to absorb the salary of Highsmith in his open cap, so that the trade could be done without having to send the nets salary back to the heat.
Including the $ 12.1 million Cam Thomas Free Agent Hold, Brooklyn $ 22 million is under the salary limit. The nets have until October 21 to reach 90% of the salary limit.
Thomas is said to be considering a short -term contract with the NETs for next season before looking for a larger deal as an unlimited free agent in 2026.
“Sources also say that Thomas shows an increasing interest in playing next season at a $ 6 million qualifying match for the right to enjoy a real free agency next summer,” ” Fischer reported on August 10.
According to Fischer, Brooklyn did not make any “aggressive effort” to sign Thomas for a long-term contract, and he has until 1 October to sign his qualifying offer for the 2025-26 season.
Highsmith expected to miss the beginning of 2025-26 season
Miami announced earlier this month that Highsmith underwent a successful operation to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee, and the timeline for his return was 8-10 weeks.
Since Highsmith is set aside for at least two months, he will probably not be ready for the start of the training camp and can still be outside the field before the start of the 2025-26 season.
Highsmith sustained the injury during a recent training session outside the season in his hometown Baltimore. The 6-foot-5 wing started his rehabilitation program shortly after the news broke out.
After playing in 100 g competition matches and spending the 2020-21 season in the German basketball Bundesliga, Highsmith joins the heat during a 10-day contract during the 2021-22 campaign.
Highsmith has since seen more playing time in Miami under head coach Erik Spoelstra, and last season he set career heights in games played (74), Starts (42) and minutes per game (24.6).
Per Basketball referenceHighsmith was released in 213 games in the regular season (80 Starts) and played in 35 Play-Off Games (zero Start) during his four seasons with the heat.
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