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DeRozan shines as Kings hold off Heat 123-118 in double overtime

DeMar DeRozan scored nine of Sacramento’s 11 points in the second overtime, and the Kings beat the Miami Heat 123-118 to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games und...

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available to play Highsmith (personal) is available to play Monday against the Kings .

Impact Highsmith was originally carrying a questionable tag, but he's expected to see his usual workload Monday night. The forward is averaging 6.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.5 minutes this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kings play the Heat on 4-game win streak

Sacramento faces Miami aiming to prolong its four-game win streak

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Monday Highsmith is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings due to a personal matter, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Highsmith didn't travel with the team Sunday while he deals with a personal matter. However, the 28-year-old is expected to meet the club in Sacramento prior to Monday's tipoff at 10:00 p.m. ET, according to Winderman. If Highsmith is sidelined, Duncan Robinson and Keshad Johnson are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Heat begin a new chapter: Life without Jimmy Butler, who is suspended and seeking a trade

For the 119th time since Jimmy Butler joined Miami, the Heat played a game without him

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Herro, Amen Thompson fight leads to 6 ejections in Heat's win over Rockets

Tyler Herro scored 27 points before being one of six people ejected after a fight in the final minute of the Miami Heat’s 104-100 victory ov...

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Tyler Herro, Amen Thompson fight leads to 6 ejections in Heat's win over Rockets

Season-high eight rebounds in win Highsmith registered 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 104-100 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Highsmith brought down a season-high eight rebounds Sunday, and he offered disruptive defense with three steals and one block in the win. The 28-year-old forward has scored in double digits in back-to-back games, but he hasn't played a very big role for the Heat lately, averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.8 threes in 24.7 minutes across his last 11 outings (10 starts). Highsmith could maintain a brief increase in fantasy value if All-Star forward Jimmy Butler (illness) remains out for Wednesday's tilt with New Orleans, but the former's upside remains highly limited in any event.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Monday Highsmith is in the Heat's starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Highsmith came off the bench and played just six minutes in Miami's 121-114 loss to the Magic on Saturday. However, with Jimmy Butler (illness) sidelined for a second straight game, Highsmith will return to the starting five while Nikola Jovic retreats to the bench. Across his last 10 starts, Highsmith averaged 7.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks over 26.5 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Highsmith is not part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Magic.

Impact Even though the Heat will be without Jimmy Butler (illness) on Saturday, Highsmith will come off the bench for the first time in 17 games. Instead, the Heat will start Dru Smith, Duncan Robinson and Nikola Jovic alongside Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nails three triples in win Highsmith notched nine points (3-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and three rebounds across 19 minutes during Thursday's 114-104 win over the Raptors.

Impact All nine of Highsmit's points came from behind the arc in Thursday's win over Toronto. The 27-year-old forward is shooting 42.4 percent on 3.1 three-point attempts per contest this season. However, Highsmith's role in Miami's starting five is primarily as a lockdown defender and typically isn't asked to score in bunches or create shots for others.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Highsmith (finger) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Despite being a late addition to the injury report, Highsmith will be available and should see his regular dose of minutes. He's started in Miami's last seven games, averaging 5.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 assists across 25.9 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Wednesday Highsmith (finger) is still listed as questionable but will warm up with the intent of playing in Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Despite being a late addition to the injury report, Highsmith is on track to suit up Wednesday. He's started seven straight games, averaging 5.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks in 25.9 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Highsmith is questionable to face the Hornets on Wednesday with a right finger dislocation.

Impact Highsmith was a very late addition to the injury report. With Kevin Love (back) already sidelined, Nikola Jovic could potentially get a look in the rotation if Highsmith doesn't get the green light to suit up.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Tuesday Highsmith (jaw contusion) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Highsmith has seen a healthy workload this season, averaging 24.4 minutes in 12 contests. His production has been lacking from a fantasy perspective, however, as he's produced 7.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Sunday Highsmith (illness) left Sunday's game against the Mavericks early and did not return.

Impact Highsmith left Sunday's game in the third quarter not feeling well and was unable to return. He concludes the contest with zero points (0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal across 18 minutes. It remains unclear whether Highsmith is in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Highsmith is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to an illness.

Impact Highsmith exited the game in the third quarter with an illness and is questionable to return. If he remains out, Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic are likely to receive extra minutes.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo scores 30 to propel Heat past Pacers 124-111

Bam Adebayo scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 124-111 in NBA Cup play

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing through bone bruise Highsmith is listed as available for Friday's game versus the Pacers despite dealing with a left knee bone bruise.

Impact While it's unclear when Highsmith picked up his bone bruise, it isn't expected to force him to miss any action. With Jimmy Butler (ankle) still out, Highsmith should draw another start against Indiana.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy on defense in first start Highsmith had seven points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, one block and five steals over 33 minutes during Sunday's 95-94 victory over the Timberwolves.

Impact Making his first start of the season with Jimmy Butler (ankle) out, Highsmith tied his career high in steals for a game, although he didn't offer much else from a fantasy perspective. The 27-year-old has taken on a big role in the Heat's frontcourt rotation of late, playing more than 30 minutes in three straight contests and averaging 13.7 points, 3.0 boards, 2.3 steals and 2.0 threes during that stretch. Highsmith will likely shift back to the second unit when Butler's ready to return, but he seems to be earning Erik Spoelstra's trust.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Highsmith will start Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Highsmith will enter the starting lineup for the first time this season due to Jimmy Butler (ankle) being out of the lineup. In games where he's played 30-plus minutes this season, Highsmith holds averages of 14.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per contest.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 35 minutes Highsmith finished Friday's 135-122 loss to Denver with 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and two assists over 35 minutes.

Impact Highsmith and Pelle Larsson started the second half in place of Nikola Jovic and Jimmy Butler (ankle). Butler didn't return to the game, but Jovic had a productive second half off the bench. If Butler misses time, Highsmith's path to consistent playing time would be wide open. Highsmith has played at least 31 minutes in back-to-back games, totaling 35 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals during those contests.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees increased playing time Highsmith contributed 19 points (7-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and two steals over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 115-112 loss to the Suns.

Impact Highsmith played two and eight minutes in his last two appearances, respectively, but emerged as a key contributor in Wednesday's loss. He replaced Nikola Jovic in the Heat starting lineup coming out of halftime and set a season high in points. Jovic finished the game with just five minutes played but it doesn't appear he sustained an injury during the contest. If that's the case, Wednesday's contest could be the start of Highsmith's push for a more secure role. The 27-year-old has appeared in five of seven games for Miami after averaging 20.7 minutes per game in the regular season during 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Herro 28 PTS 6 AST Haywood Highsmith 19 PTS 7 REB | Miami HEAT vs. Phoenix Suns | Nov. 6, 2024

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Returns to bench Highsmith won't start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic.

Impact With most of Miami's regulars resting during the preseason finale, Highsmith drew a spot start. However, aside from Josh Richardson (shoulder), the Heat are healthy heading into the regular season, so Highsmith should handle a minor reserve role off the bench against Orlando.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. Memphis Highsmith is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies.

Impact The Heat are resting most of their regulars in the preseason finale since the start of the regular season is right around the corner. Jimmy Butler (rest) is among those out, which means Highsmith, who has had a solid preseason, will get the nod alongside Dru Smith, Pelle Larsson, Thomas Bryant and Nikola Jovic.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DeRozan shines as Kings hold off Heat 123-118 in double overtime

Kings play the Heat on 4-game win streak

Heat begin a new chapter: Life without Jimmy Butler, who is suspended and seeking a trade

Tyler Herro, Amen Thompson fight leads to 6 ejections in Heat's win over Rockets

Adebayo scores 30 to propel Heat past Pacers 124-111