On Friday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the Heat traded Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for a protected 2026 second-round selection. The move is part of Miami’s effort to keep costs down while repositioning the team for the future after losing Butler, who had been central to their playoff runs in recent years.

Draymond Green used the recent Heat trade to defend his Warriors co-star Jimmy Butler from the criticisms he faced.