Highsmith amassed two points (1-2 FG) and two rebounds in seven minutes during Saturday's 113-99 loss to the Bulls.
Highsmith has appeared in back-to-back contests for the first time since before the All-Star break, but his role remains extremely limited. Across those two appearances, the undrafted big man out of Wheeling Jesuit has totaled just nine points, six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 20 minutes.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Available Monday
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Highsmith (elbow) will be available Monday against the Nuggets, Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
As expected, Highsmith has been upgraded from probable to available Monday. Over his past five appearances, the rookie has averaged 5.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 22.6 minutes and should garner a sizable role versus Denver with Miami down a handful of regulars.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Listed as probable
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Highsmith is probable for Monday's matchup due to a right elbow sprain.
Highsmith continues to play through the elbow issue and is expected to do so again Monday. Over his past five appearances, the undrafted rookie has averaged 5.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 22.6 minutes per game.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Available vs. Magic
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Highsmith (elbow) is available for Saturday's action against the Magic.
As expected, Highsmith will play through a sprained elbow. Since the calendar turned to 2023, he's averaged 5.3 points and 4.4 rebounds in 19.8 minutes.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Probable Saturday
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Highsmith is probable for Saturday's game against the Magic due to a sprained right elbow, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Highsmith remains part of Miami's regular rotation, and he's expected to play through a sprained elbow. Since the calendar turned to 2023, he's averaged 5.3 points and 4.4 rebounds in 19.8 minutes.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Available Friday
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Highsmith (lower leg) is available for Friday's game against Orlando.
Highsmith returned from a one-game absence Tuesday against Boston and posted a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double in 30 minutes of playing time. He was probable ahead of Friday's matchup and will officially be able to suit up once again. However, Jimmy Butler (back) will return to the court against the Magic, so Highsmith's role will likely decrease Friday.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Probable vs. Magic
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Highsmith is probable for Friday's game against the Magic due to a bruised shin, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Highsmith was impressive off the bench in the absence of Jimmy Butler (back) during Tuesday's win over the Celtics, as he posted 15 points, 10 boards, one assist and one steal in 30 minutes. He'll presumably see a reduction in role Friday with Butler healthy, but Highsmith should remain a part of the rotation most nights.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Big night off bench
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Highsmith finished with 15 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 98-95 victory over Boston.
Though Max Strus entered the starting five after Jimmy Butler (back) was a late scratch, Highsmith still saw plenty of playing time while starting forward Caleb Martin battled foul trouble. Highsmith ended up playing his most minutes since Dec. 20 and came through with his second double-double of the season while providing excellent production from three-point range. Unless Butler's absence proves to be a long-term one, Highsmith's big night should be viewed as an outlier rather than something he'll be able to frequently replicate.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Joins second unit
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Highsmith will come off the bench for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Highsmith saw five consecutive starts with Caleb Martin (quad) sidelined, however with Martin active he will shift back to the bench. In his last seven appearances, Highsmith has averaged 5.6 points and 4.7 rebounds across 22.3 minutes.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Good to go against Milwaukee
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Highsmith (knee) is available for Thursday's game versus the Bucks.
Highsmith has been dealing with left patellar tendinitis but was upgraded from probable to available Thursday. The 25-year-old forward has started in each of Miami's last three games and has averaged 5.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.0 minutes per game during that span.
Highsmith (undisclosed) is considered probable for Thursday's game versus the Bucks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Highsmith doesn't look to be in danger of missing Thursday's game, but the Heat are notorious for being overly cautious on their injury report. Highsmith has started each of the last three games and could do so again versus the Bucks, with Caleb Martin (quad), Tyler Herro (Achilles) and Kyle Lowry (knee) all sitting.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Reaches double figures
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Highsmith recorded 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one block in 18 minutes during Sunday's 102-101 loss to the Nets.
Highsmith scored in double digits for the first time since Dec. 23, and he didn't miss a shot from the field. He also recorded a block in the loss, marking the third time he's tallied a block in his last six appearances. Highsmith is averaging 4.5 points and 3.7 rebounds in 28 games so far this season (19.6 minutes).
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Has contract guaranteed
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The Heat guaranteed Highsmith's contract for the remainder of 2022-23 on Saturday, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
Highsmith has started in the Heat's last three games due to Caleb Martin dealing with a quadriceps injury. The 25-year-old forward is averaging 19.7 minutes across 27 contests, so his contract being guaranteed shouldn't come as a surprise.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Draws spot start Friday
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Highsmith will start Friday's game against the Suns.
Caleb Martin (quadriceps) and Tyler Herro (back) are both out, so Highsmith and Max Strus have been inserted into the starting lineup. Across four games as a starter, Highsmith has averaged 10.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 assists in 30.3 minutes.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Returns to bench role
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Highsmith won't start Monday's game against the Clippers.
Highsmith drew a pair of spot starts Friday and Saturday, but he'll come off the bench Monday with both Jimmy Butler (knee) and Caleb Martin (quad) back in action.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Starting Friday
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Highsmith will join the first unit for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Highsmith will receive the starting nod in place of Caleb Martin (quadriceps). In two starts this season, Highsmith has averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals in 41.5 minutes per game.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Scores double figures off bench
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Highsmith racked up 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 23 minutes during Friday's 111-108 loss to Indiana.
Even with most of Miami's squad healthy, Highsmith continued to receive a significant role off the bench Friday. The 25-year-old forward was active defensively and scored double-digit points for the second game in a row.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Not starting Friday
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Highsmith will come off the bench Friday against Indiana.
Highsmith played 41 minutes Tuesday with the Heat hampered by injuries. However, with the team fully healthy Friday, he should be closer to his season average of 20.0 minutes per game.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Sharp from deep in loss
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Highsmith closed with 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and four steals over 41 minutes during Tuesday's 113-103 loss to the Bulls.
Highsmith made his second start of the season due to the absence of Jimmy Butler (illness), and there's no question he made his presence felt on both ends of the court. That said, he doesn't score in double digits often and regularly plays a minimal role off the bench, so he shouldn't have a lot of upside going forward unless he finds a way to stay in the starting lineup on a regular basis.
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Heat's Haywood Highsmith: Enters starting lineup
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Highsmith is in the starting five for Tuesday's matchup with Chicago.
Highsmith will make just his second start of the season Tuesday, with Jimmy Butler (illness) out. He tallied 12 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 42 minutes during his other start Nov. 18.
