When the Miami Heat sent Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets in a pure salary dump move, it left a number of Heat fans looking around, going "Huh?" While the overall ceiling for Highsmith was still low, he was an improving player who provided value on the defensive side and was on the positive side of +/- in 2024-25.
However, one of the reasons Miami management may have been okay with sending Highsmith on his way was the improved play of a player who figures to be the beneficiary of increased minutes in 2025-26.