Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith missed six games during the 2024 season, including three with a groin injury. The other three followed an ankle injury suffered against Washington. Highsmith was bothered by a groin concern in training camp and has not played in the Steelers’ first two preseason games.

Just when the offseason feels like it's cooling down for the Brooklyn Nets, they go and trade for the 28-year-old Haywood Highsmith. The Miami Heat seemed read

Did the Miami Heat allow money to get in the way when it came to re-signing Dru Smith and trading Haywood Highsmith?

The Nets get Miami's 2032 second-round pick unprotected for absorbing Highsmith's $5.6 million expiring contract.

On Friday afternoon, Miami sent Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for a protected 2026 second-round pick that is unlikely to ever convey to the Heat, meaning the trade will eventually end up as Highsmith and a 2032 second-round selection for...nothing.