The Heat announced Friday that Highsmith underwent successful surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee. He sustained the injury during a recent offseason training session in his hometown of Baltimore. The 35-minute procedure was performed by Heat team physician Dr. Harlan Selesnick on Friday at Doctors Hospital Surgery Center in Miami.

The Miami Heat announced Friday that forward Haywood Highsmith will be out eight-to-10 weeks after undergoing knee surgery.

With roughly eight weeks remaining until the Miami Heat open 2025-26 training camp in Boca Raton, and Haywood Highsmith out that long or a bit longer following