Feb 28, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) dunks against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami Heat And Brooklyn Nets Make A Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 15, 2025 3:03 PM ET

Haywood Highsmith is coming off a solid season for the Miami Heat where he appeared in 74 games (42 starts).

The 28-year-old had averages of 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 45.8% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point range.

On Friday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that Highsmith is being traded to the Brooklyn Nets.

Via Charania: "The Miami Heat have traded Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for a protected 2026 second-round pick, sources tell ESPN."

The Miami Heat have traded Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for a protected 2026 second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ilO1dBStWw
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 15, 2025

Highsmith had spent the last four years in Miami.

He played his rookie year for the Philadelphia 76ers..

His career averages are 5.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 44.9% from the field and 37.4% from the three-point range in 218 games.

Charania also wrote: "Brooklyn has remained active in trade conversations as the league's only team with remaining significant cap space, and takes Highsmith in with an unprotected second-rounder. Nets have also acquired two 1sts this offseason to add to the most 1st and 2nd round picks in the league."

Brooklyn has remained active in trade conversations as the league's only team with remaining significant cap space, and takes Highsmith in with an unprotected second-rounder. Nets have also acquired two 1sts this offseason to add to the most 1st and 2nd round picks in the league. https://t.co/pnjlseX4SN
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 15, 2025