According to league sources, since NBA teams were allowed to begin negotiating with their own impending free agents on June 18, there have already been discussions between the Heat and Highsmith regarding a potential new contract. The Heat has interest in keeping Highsmith, and Highsmith has interest in returning to the Heat.
Source: Miami Herald
Source: Miami Herald
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As a three-and-D wing who would fit on a long list of rosters around the NBA, Highsmith is expected to receive interest from a chunk of the league in free agency. But the Heat holds an edge over outside teams because Highsmith wants to return to Miami and the Heat could even try to get a commitment from Highsmith on a new contract before he hits the open market on Sunday. -via Miami Herald / June 27, 2024
“If the money is close, Haywood will stay in Miami,” Highsmith’s agent Jerry Dianis said this week to the Miami Herald. “You combine his perseverance to get to the NBA with his toughness, character and work ethic, he personifies Heat culture.” -via Miami Herald / June 26, 2024
“Haywood will be a perennial All-Defensive player going forward,” Dianis said. “What’s really special about him is his versatility. His size, strength and 7-foot-1 wingspan allow him to guard one through five. Rudy Gobert is the Defensive Player of the Year, but he can’t guard Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kyrie Irving or Paolo Banchero. Haywood does that and it gives a Hall of Fame coach like Erik Spoelstra a big advantage.” -via Miami Herald / June 26, 2024
