Miami traded forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, a move that gets the Heat under the tax line for this coming season and creates roster flexibility.
The Heat are also sending a second-round pick in 2032 to Brooklyn, which is sending a conditional second-round pick in next year's draft to Miami.
With Highsmith being moved, Miami now has two open roster spots.
Highsmith had knee surgery earlier this month to repair a meniscus issue and the Heat timeline for his return was 8-10 weeks, one that suggested he could be ready for the start of the regular season.