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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / October 19

Nets forward to be re-evaluated in eight weeks

Nets forward Haywood Highsmith recently experienced a setback in his attempted return from a torn meniscus, the team announced via X. He will be re-evaluated in eight weeks.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 27

Jordi Fernandez Praises Haywood Highsmith; Nets Forward on Track for Season Start

For a multitude of reasons, Haywood Highsmith is a perfect fit for the Brooklyn Nets. His style of play aligns with exactly what head coach Jordi Fernandez looks for in a player.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 25

Haywood Highsmith Provides Injury Update: What to Expect from Him This Season

As an extremely young team heading into the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Brooklyn Nets will be counting on their few veterans to make some key contributions.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

How Long Will Haywood Highsmith Remain a Brooklyn Net?

When the Brooklyn Nets traded for Haywood Highsmith back in August, many fans were scratching their heads. On the Miami Heat's side, the move was a salary dump, which could be justified.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

NBA Mock Trade: Nets Trade Veteran for Draft Capital

At the moment, the Brooklyn Nets are entering the 2025-26 NBA season way over the 15-player roster limit. They have nearly 20 players on standard deals, which means they'll need to make cuts, trades, or both between now and the start of the regular season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fastbreak on SI / September 18

NBA Journeyman on Nets Roster Could Become Valuable Trade Chip

When it comes to the Brooklyn Nets, they aren’t expected to see certain veterans stick around for long. Being in a rebuild, Brooklyn will likely search for future assets in exchange for players who are in win-now mode.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 1

Haywood Highsmith Pushing Through Rehab in Return to Brooklyn Nets

Haywood Highsmith is in a unique situation. He's coming off successful surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee, but is expected to be one of the Brooklyn Nets' key veterans upon his return.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 30

Why the Nets’ Highsmith Move Mirrors Washington’s Past Valanciunas Signing

The Brooklyn Nets are in the market for salary dumps. They've already acquired Terance Mann and Haywood Highsmith this summer, gaining the draft rights to UNC product Drake Powell and a future Miami Heat second-round pick in the process.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 29

Rumor: Nets’ Haywood Highsmith Could Be on the Move Eventually

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez probably couldn't create a better fit for his system than new addition Haywood Highsmith, even if he were awarded the ability to create a player in his own image.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 19

Recent Acquisition Haywood Highsmith Set to Wear Familiar Number for Nets

Landing with a new team calls for a new number for the Brooklyn Nets' most recent trade acquisition. According to Etienne Catalan, Nets wing Haywood Highsmith will be wearing No.7 during the 2025-2026 NBA season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 17

How Miami's trade of Haywood Highsmith affects Charlotte's pool of future draft picks

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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

What’s Next For Brooklyn Nets After Hijacking Haywood Highsmith From Miami Heat, Plus, Cam Thomas News

The Brooklyn Nets completed their third trade of the summer yesterday with the acquisition of Haywood Highsmith from the Miami Heat. The Nets also picked up a 2032 second-round pick from the Heat while sending a 2026 pick back to the Heat.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 15

Highsmith To The Nets: Trade Grades For The Heat And Nets

MIAMI/BROOKLYN – The Miami Heat are staying busy, even if their moves lack fireworks. After landing Norman Powell and Simone Fontecchio, and re-signing Davion Mitchell, they Heat now traded Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 15

Heat Agree To Stunning Trade With Nets

In a stunning move, the Miami Heat have traded Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, per ESPN senior insider Shams Charania.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

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Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / August 15

Report: Heat trade F Haywood Highsmith to Nets

The Miami Heat traded forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets, the latter team announced Friday. The Heat also sent a 2032 second-round pick to the Nets in exchange for a protected 2026 second-round pick, per the report.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / August 15

Nets acquiring Haywood Highsmith in trade with Heat

The Nets are acquiring forward Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round NBA draft pick from the Heat in exchange for a 2026 second-rounder, per Shams Charania of ESPN.