Haywood Highsmith has been waived by the Phoenix Suns. Highsmith was partially guaranteed $1 million of his $3 million for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Highsmith appeared in seven games last season with the Suns, averaging 5.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 13.0 minutes. Highsmith signed with the Suns in February after he was waived by the Brooklyn Nets. Highsmith underwent knee surgery during the 2025 offseason. During the 2024-25 season with the Miami Heat, Highsmith averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 re...
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 19: Haywood Highsmith #7 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo...
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The Suns are moving on from veteran forward Haywood Highsmith. Phoenix waived Highsmith on Wednesday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. He had a $3 million salary for the 2026-27 season, with $1 million guaranteed. Highsmith, 29, appeared in just seven games for the Suns last season, averaging 5.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 13 […] The post Suns waive Haywood Highsmith after brief stint appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Suns have waived veteran wing Haywood Highsmith, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). He’ll become an unrestricted free agency on Friday, assuming he goes unclaimed. Highsmith, 29, missed a significant portion of the 2025/26 season after he underwent surgery on a torn meniscus in his right knee last August and experienced a […]
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