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After missing out on Cam Thomas (he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks), Haywood Highsmith was among the next best available buyout targets for the Golden State Warriors.
Unfortunately for the Dubs, the Phoenix Suns ensured that was no longer the case.
“Free agent forward Haywood Highsmith has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Phoenix Suns,” ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Saturday.
“Highsmith considered multiple playoff teams before reaching an agreement with the Suns on Saturday, sources said. Known as a gritty, two-way player when healthy, he joins a Phoenix team that is 32-23 at the All-Star break -- 1.5 games out of the 5th seed.”
Highsmith could have been a beneficial role player with the Warriors this season. Sure, the former Philadelphia 76ers forward hasn’t played yet this year due to a knee injury and is undoubtedly a risky investment.
However, with the Warriors having limited buyout options and Highsmith emerging as a useful two-way wing the past couple of seasons, there’s no question that Golden State missed out on the 29-year-old.
During his last full NBA campaign (2024-25), the Wheeling product averaged 6.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game with the Miami Heat, shooting 45.8% from the field and 38.2% from three-point land.
After Charania’s report, the Warriors will have no choice but to direct their attention to different buyout targets.
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