Losing Haywood Highsmith to a right knee injury that required surgery and will sideline him for at least 8 to 10 weeks is a potentially massive blow to the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 plans. But they can mitigate some of the damage by going after a hidden gem still available in free agency: Amir Coffey.
No, this is not an overreaction to Highsmith’s absence. A 10-week timeline puts him back into the fold around October 17. That’s just a few days before opening night. Even if he’s available to play off-rip, he will not have gone through any of Miami’s training camp or preseason schedule.