"In an attempt to get under the luxury tax, the Heat elected to trade Highsmith in a salary dump move to the Nets in August. In addition, Miami had to staple a second-round pick to Highsmith's contract. In return, the Heat received a highly protected second-round pick back from the Nets that will almost certainly never convey. But by making the deal, the Heat did accomplish their goal of getting under the luxury tax."
"It's going to look even more head-scratching if the Nets are able to trade Highsmith closer to the trade deadline for a real asset. The Heat must learn from this mistake Moving forward, it doesn't help the franchise much to continue harping on this mistake. Sure, it's going to look foolish for the Heat when Brooklyn is able to flip Highsmith for a young prospect or a true second-round pick in February."
The Heat traded Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets in August in a salary-dump move to get under the luxury tax. Miami attached a second-round pick to Highsmith's contract and received a highly protected second-round pick that will almost certainly never convey. The move allowed the Heat to sign Dru Smith but left the team looking like it surrendered a useful role player for minimal return. Rumors suggest the Nets could flip Highsmith to a contender for a real asset before the 2026 trade deadline, which would magnify the Heat's missed opportunity. The franchise has repeatedly received little for outgoing players.
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