Highsmith is expected to miss up to two months due to surgery on his meniscus. His absence could significantly impact the Miami Heat, especially defensively, as he is considered a top versatile defender. The injury raises concerns about his long-term health and influence on his contract extension prospects with the team. As he is in the final year of his contract at age 28, the Heat may hesitate to extend him if doubts about the injury linger, potentially impacting his future with the team.
Highsmith is expected to miss up to two months after undergoing surgery to repair his meniscus. That timeline will place him out until the start of training camp.
Losing his presence on the floor will certainly have an early impact on the Heat. Highsmith is largely regarded as one of the Heat's best - and most versatile - defenders.
The big concern for the Heat has to revolve around how this will not only impact Highsmith's availability in training camp and to start the season, but how it could play a role in his long-term health.
At 28 years old, Highsmith realistically still has some productive years left, but this injury is likely only going to give the Heat more hesitation to jump at an extension.
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