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PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
3 days ago
Highsmith’s continued absence does not affect active fantasy leagues, as his minutes have been limited when healthy. Friday and Sunday may be games where Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming get more minutes, as the Suns are locked into the No. 7 seed in the West.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
4 days ago
Highsmith’s continued absence will not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
6 days ago
This will be a 10th straight absence for Highsmith, but with the Suns’ starters all healthy, this won’t alter Phoenix’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
8 days ago
Highsmith’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, especially in the aftermath of Dillon Brooks’ return from a fractured hand.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
11 days ago
Highsmith and Coffey’s continued absences don’t affect fantasy basketball, especially with Dillon Brooks returning from a fractured hand on Tuesday. However, it does leave the Suns down two options on the wings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
16 days ago
Highsmith remains out for another game, leaving the Suns with fewer wing options off the bench. However, his continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
20 days ago
The continued absences of Highsmith and Coffey mean that the Suns have less depth on the wings, but this does not affect fantasy basketball. Both players should remain on the waiver wire, regardless of league size.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
24 days ago
Highsmith not playing does not affect fantasy basketball, but it should mean a few more minutes for fellow reserve Amir Coffey. There’s no need to consider streaming Coffey.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
24 days ago
Highsmith is in danger of sitting out against San Antonio due to right knee injury management. The Suns aren’t playing a back-to-back set, so the severity of his knee injury is unclear. Amir Coffey could take on an increased role if Highsmith is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
26 days ago
Highsmith will be good to go after initially being listed as questionable on the second night of this back-to-back. He has played 19 minutes in consecutive games and scored a season-high 16 points on Monday.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
26 days ago
With Grayson Allen doubtful, a Highsmith absence would free up more playing time for Amir Coffey. Coffey isn’t worth a look in most fantasy leagues due to his low usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
26 days ago
Highsmith tallied his best stat line of the season on Monday, needing just 19 minutes of game action to do so. In this single game, he scored more points, made more free throws, and tallied more three-pointers than he had combined in his previous four appearances this season. Highsmith’s role likely won’t change much as a result of Monday’s performance. He’s not someone worth rostering in fantasy leagues.
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable, Highsmith will play on Thursday. While his production has not been good enough to affect fantasy basketball, there will be a few more rotation minutes available to Highsmith since Grayson Allen is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
The Suns play on Thursday and Friday, so Highsmith may be held out of one of those games for injury management reasons. Look for Rasheer Fleming to play more minutes, especially if Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin can’t play, either.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Highsmith, who agreed to a deal with the Suns on February 14, is set to make his debut for the team on Tuesday. Seeing as he’s yet to appear in a game, there isn’t much to gain from adding the veteran wing immediately. There may be a few rotation minutes available, especially with Dillon Brooks (hand) out, but not enough to affect fantasy basketball immediately.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Highsmith signed a multiyear deal with the Suns earlier this week. The 29-year-old hasn’t played at all this season after offseason knee surgery. Highsmith will continue the rehabilitation process for two to three more weeks, at which point he’ll be re-evaluated.
Source: Law Murray
PHX • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
A solid rotation player with the Heat in previous years, Highsmith hasn’t appeared in a game yet this season after offseason knee surgery and was waived by the Nets earlier this month. The 29-year-old small forward chose to join a Suns team that currently occupies the fifth seed in the Western Conference playoff race. While he could provide some important bench minutes for Phoenix, he’s not worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
8 months ago
Highsmith has been a solid rotation piece for the Heat in recent seasons and will now head to Brooklyn in what appears to be a cost-cutting move for Miami. Highsmith underwent knee surgery earlier this month and is set to be sidelined until October. If the Nets keep him around, he may not be available for the start of the season.
Source: Shams Charania
MIA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
8 months ago
According to the Heat, Highsmith suffered a torn right meniscus while training in his hometown of Baltimore. With the team’s timeline, the wing may be available in time for the start of the regular season, but that isn’t guaranteed. Highsmith has not been a consistently impactful fantasy asset with the Heat, but he’s been able to earn rotation minutes.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 year ago
The good news for Miami is that Herro is back after missing Saturday’s loss to the Bucks due to an injury. His return means Duncan Robinson heads to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a noticeable hit. However, the Heat will be without Ban Adebayo, so Highsmith moves into the starting five. While starting gives him a shot at fantasy relevance, Haywood’s inconsistent production makes him difficult to rely on.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 year ago
Highsmith is officially available for Saturday’s game, giving the Heat another option to throw at Gianns Antetokounmpo defensively. However, he has offered limited fantasy value this season, so managers should not view Highsmith as a must-roster player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 year ago
While Highsmith has not significantly impacted fantasy basketball, his playing time has recently increased due to Andrew Wiggins’ hamstring injury. If Highsmith cannot play on Saturday, his playing time will likely be absorbed by Duncan Robinson and Kyle Anderson. While Robinson is more of a points and triples specialist, Anderson can offer decent value to deep-league managers punting points.
Source: Anthony Chiang
MIA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 year ago
Highsmith will be good to go after initially being listed as questionable for this game. He’ll occupy his typical role off the bench, where he will be an impactful player for Miami but won’t contribute much for fantasy managers.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 year ago
Highsmith replaced Kel’el Ware in the Heat starting lineup on Monday for matchup reasons, and he did not provide much value beyond the two steals. Meanwhile, Ware played 19 minutes off the bench and finished with 10 points, six rebounds, one steal and one blocked shot. Managers who have Ware rostered should hold onto the rookie, even if Highsmith continues to start. As for Highsmith, there’s no need to add him after his performance on Monday.
MIA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 year ago
Highsmith will once again be available to play. He will continue to occupy his typical significant role off the bench, though he hasn’t contributed much in the box score. However, he has been efficient recently, which has helped him provide top-125 value in nine-cat leagues over the last two weeks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #24
about 1 year ago
Haywood hasn’t done much since being moved to the bench and his absence could give Kyle Anderson a chance to log a few extra minutes. Neither player will impact fantasy basketball significantly, though.