On Friday afternoon, Miami sent Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for a protected 2026 second-round pick that is unlikely to ever convey to the Heat, meaning the trade will eventually end up as Highsmith and a 2032 second-round selection for...nothing.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green called out criticism of teammate Jimmy Butler after Butler's former team, the Miami Heat, traded forward Haywood Highsmith.