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Haywood Highsmith is predicted to grow to be a sought-after free agent in the marketplace, given his 3-and-D ability set as a lockdown perimeter defender with a 7-foot-1 wingspan and capturing 40 % past the arc final season.
The Miami Warmth have already spoken with their free agent ahead Highsmith and his agent, Jerry Dianis, about the potential for a return, per the Miami Herald. Nonetheless, Miami is predicted to have stiff competitors for Highsmith’s companies on the open market.
Groups with important cap house, together with the Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs, and Philadelphia 76ers, are anticipated to register curiosity in Highsmith as soon as free company begins, league sources informed HoopsHype.
The Hornets will try to re-sign ahead Miles Bridges, and the 76ers are prioritizing the free company recruitment of Paul George, with any participant after that on their board on maintain.
A number of groups with non-taxpayer mid-level exceptions out there, such because the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and doubtlessly the Golden State Warriors relying on the futures of Klay Thompson, Chris Paul, and Andrew Wiggins are additionally anticipated to indicate curiosity in pursuing Highsmith, league sources informed HoopsHype.
Given the anticipated curiosity in Highsmith, his free company worth may land him as a lot because the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, round $13 million. Beforehand, ESPN’s Bobby Marks projected Highsmith within the $8-10 million annual vary.
For extra on Highsmith, take a look at his look on The HoopsHype Podcast, the place he mentioned his journey from a D-II Participant of the Yr to NBA participant, Warmth Tradition, Erik Spoelstra, the highest gamers he’s guarded, his upcoming free company, and extra by clicking right here.
