Haywood Highsmith completes the Miami Heat roster
After playing on three 10-day contracts, Heywood Highsmith recently signed a three-year deal with the Miami Heat.
Highsmith played in the G League during his first two seasons, signing with the Delaware Blue Coats in 2018 after going without a draft. Highsmith also spent time in and out of the lineup for the Philadelphia 76ers. Highsmith played five games for the 76ers, averaging 1.8 points, one rebound and 0.4 assists.
The Miami Heat are signing guard Haywood Highsmith to a three-year deal, his agent Jerry Dianis tells ESPN. Highsmith had three 10-day contracts with Heat this season. New deal includes team options.
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Highsmith's NBA numbers have been limited due to his short playing time. However, his stats in the G League tell a much bigger story. While in Delaware, Highsmith averaged 11.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists. In his 11 starts in the G League this year, Highsmith averaged 13.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
Highsmith had 25 points in his 115–111 win over Grand Rapids Gold on January 10. He also made three rebounds and two assists while shooting 66 percent, including 55 percent from the 3-point line.
Highsmith has played 10 games for the Heat this season, averaging 2.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and zero assists.
The Heat are looking for Highsmith to move their production from the G League to the NBA.