76ers interested in Haywood Highsmith

Barry Jackson: As Anthony notes in here, Heat is still interested in keeping Caleb. Remains a possibility that can’t be ruled out. At the moment, there’s a limited amount of $ under 2nd apron to be given to Caleb OR Highsmith OR outside FA. -via Twitter @flasportsbuzz / July 2, 2024

If DeRozan took that, Miami would be just below the second apron and would not be able to re-sign Caleb Martin or Haywood Highsmith, who remain in a holding pattern while both those players and the Heat explore all their options. The other option for DeRozan with Miami, which would get DeRozan a salary more in line with his production: If the Heat trades a player earning decent money to a team with cap space — either for draft picks or a player making significantly less. That would be necessary to do a sign-and-trade with the Bulls, because teams above the first apron cannot make sign-and-trades. The Heat has 11 players under contract, not counting Orlando Robinson, whose $2.2 million salary isn’t guaranteed. If Robinson is removed from the equation, the Heat’s payroll – from a tax/cap calculation standpoint – is $180.2 million, counting minimum cap holds for two open roster spots. -via Miami Herald / July 2, 2024

Ira Winderman: As for Heat, still in holding pattern with Caleb Martin and Haywood Highsmith. Heat liklely shopping externally for minimums, which comes later. -via Twitter @IraHeatBeat / June 30, 2024