Haywood Highsmith lastly mentioned goodbye to Miami’s fever.
Haywood Highsmith was negotiating a jersey swap to signal the brand new Miami Warmth and Norman Powell.
The subsequent second he was traded for the Brooklyn Nets, stoking a response from former Warmth teammate Jimmy Butler.
Warmth traded the 2032 second spherical decide with Highsmith in change for the protected 2026 second spherical decide.
It has been nearly three weeks since Haywood Highsmith was traded by the Miami Warmth in mid-August.
And plainly the 28-year-old took slightly time to finish the transaction.
Highsmith lastly broke his silence in an Instagram put up, starting with a brand new slate in September.
His full message additionally included a message to his new staff, The Brooklyn Nets.
“Miami!!!!… It has been an unimaginable 4 years! I wish to thank the warmth organisation, my teammates, my teaching workers and all of the followers who supported me. Your assist means the world, and a few of it has been an unforgettable expertise.
“You gave a chance to an undrafted youngster in Baltimore. I’m without end grateful for the journey, challenges and progress I’ve skilled right here. Miami has all the time had a particular place in my coronary heart.
“That being mentioned, I am enthusiastic about this new chapter within the Brooklyn Nets group.”
One other participant leaving the Miami Warmth this offseason was Duncan Robinson, who represented the Detroit Pistons within the 2025-26 season.
Robinson wrote in response to Highsmith’s put up: “I am pleased with my u lil bro.”
Miami’s warmth provide left a response: “All love, H!”
Highsmith will keep east with the younger Reconstructed Brooklyn staff.
