Miami Heat’s Haywood Highsmith Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out 8-10 Weeks

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith underwent successful surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee sustained during offseason training in Baltimore. The 28-year-old is expected to miss 8-10 weeks, likely sidelining him for the start of training camp and potentially the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA regular season. Highsmith, who played a significant role last season with career highs in games played, starts, and minutes, averaged 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. This injury is a setback for a player entering a contract year, as he aims to solidify his place in Erik Spoelstra's rotation amidst a Heat roster facing challenges in maintaining competitiveness. The procedure was performed by Heat team physician Dr. Harlan Selesnick at a Miami surgery center, with rehabilitation already underway. Despite missing preseason, Highsmith is expected to return during the early stages of the season and continue contributing to the team.