Haywood Highsmith News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

New Suns Forward Expected to Make Season Debut vs Kings The Phoenix Suns added Haywood Highsmith as a post-trade deadline addition with hopes of solidifying their power forward position ahead of t...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Back at full strength Highsmith (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Highsmith will be available to make his season debut after finishing up his rehab. It remains to be seen how involved the 29-year-old will be in the Phoenix rotation, though he figures to be deployed off the bench to provide bench minutes behind the likes of Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

To be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks Highsmith (knee) will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks, Shane Young of the Suns' official site reports.

Impact Highsmith has yet to make his season debut after undergoing right knee surgery in August to repair a torn meniscus. He was traded from Miami to Brooklyn shortly thereafter but was ultimately waived by the Nets on Feb. 5. While he signed a multi-year deal with the Suns on Feb. 14 and has reportedly been taking part in 5-on-5 drills, the team won't rush him back. It appears he'll return to action by early-to-mid-March at the very earliest.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Suns provide injury update to Devin Booker, Haywood Highsmith | Sporting News The Phoenix Suns updated the injuries to Devin Booker and newly acquired forward Haywood Highsmith ahead of their matchup against the Orland...

FEBRUARY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Haywood Highsmith wants to get healthy to help the Phoenix Suns improve their depth | Sporting News Haywood Highsmith is still dealing with his recovery from the meniscus surgery he got during the offseason, which has delayed his season deb...

FEBRUARY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Still out Thursday Highsmith (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.

Impact After linking up with the Suns during the All-Star break, Highsmith still isn't ready to make his season debut following offseason knee surgery. The forward can be considered week-to-week until Phoenix provides an update on his rehab.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Richards trade just keeps getting better for the Suns The Suns didn't just save money in trading away Nick Richards, they signed Haywood Highsmith and created minutes for Khaman Maluach.

FEBRUARY 16 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Warriors can still be biggest free agency winner with controversial signing Despite missing out on Jeremy Sochan and now Haywood Highsmith in recent days, the Golden State Warriors could still wind up as the biggest...

FEBRUARY 15 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Inks pact with Phoenix Highsmith agreed to a multiyear deal with the Suns on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Highsmith underwent surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee in August and was traded from Miami to Brooklyn shortly thereafter. While he never saw the court for the Nets before being waived Feb. 5, the 29-year-old forward is considered healthy and was taking part in 5-on-5 drills before being let go, per Michael Scotto of USA Today. In the 2024-25 campaign with the Heat, Highsmith averaged 6.5 points and 3.4 rebounds across 24.6 minutes per game in 74 regular-season appearances (42 starts). His first chance to make his Suns debut will come Thursday against the Spurs.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks have a chance to add their next Landry Shamet When Haywood Highsmith clears waivers, the Knicks should do everything in their power to scoop him up.

FEBRUARY 7 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Let go by Brooklyn The Nets waived Highsmith (knee) on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Highsmith underwent surgery in August to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee and was traded from Miami to Brooklyn shortly thereafter. However, the 29-year-old forward never saw the court for Brooklyn, and it's unclear how far he has progressed in his recovery. Regardless, he'll now be able to explore other opportunities.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday vs. Detroit Highsmith (knee) ha been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Highsmith has yet to appear in a game in 2025-26 while recovering from right knee surgery that he underwent in August. His next chance to make his season debut is Tuesday against the Lakers, though he does not have a clear timeline for a return.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Highsmith (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Highsmith is still recovering from right knee surgery he underwent in August to repair a torn meniscus and remains without a timetable for a return. He should be considered week-to-week until the Nets offer an update on his progress.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Highsmith (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact Highsmith remains without a timetable for a return due to right knee injury management. The forward still hasn't made his season debut and can be considered out indefinitely until the Nets provide another update on his recovery.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Highsmith (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Highsmith is still waiting to make his Nets debut while he continues to recover from Aug. 8 surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. At the time he suffered the injury, Highsmith was projected to require an 8-to-10-week recovery period, but he experienced renewed swelling in his knee shortly before the start of the regular season that prompted the Nets to push his timeline back further. Highsmith was scheduled to be re-evaluated in late December, but the Nets haven't provided any sort of concrete update regarding where he stands in his rehab program.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Highsmith (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Highsmith has yet to make his season debut as he recovers from right knee surgery he underwent in August. There remains no clear timetable for the 29-year-old forward's return to action, so he should be considered week-to-week until the Nets offer an update on his progress.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Still not taking contact Highsmith (knee) has progressed to going through on-court work, but he's still not been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 drills, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Highsmith underwent a procedure to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee back in August, and while he continues to make steady progress in his recovery, he remains without an official timetable to return. The fact that he still has not been cleared for contact tells us he's not close.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers have the ideal trade target just waiting on a rebuilding franchise Haywood Highsmith could be the ideal, affordable trade target for the Lakers as they look to strengthen their depth.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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