Free agent Haywood Highsmith: ‘If all things are close, I definitely would love to stay in Miami’

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith discussed his journey from a D-II Player of the Year to NBA player, Heat Culture, Erik Spoelstra, the top players he’s guarded, his upcoming free agency, and more with Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto on The HoopsHype Podcast.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith will enter unrestricted free agency coming off a career-high 40 percent shooting from 3-point range, and his 7-foot-1 wingspan intrigues teams around the league looking for 3-and-D players.

The 27-year-old forward discussed his journey from a D-II Player of the Year to NBA player, Heat Culture, Erik Spoelstra, the top players he’s guarded, his upcoming free agency, and more with Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto on The HoopsHype Podcast.

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