Phoenix Suns re-sign Haywood Highsmith to one-year deal
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:43 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Phoenix Suns have re-signed free agent forward Haywood Highsmith to a one-year deal, as confirmed by his agent Jerry Dianis. Highsmith, who averaged 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in six NBA seasons, was previously waived by the Suns despite having a partially guaranteed salary. His re-signing comes as the Suns work on creating roster flexibility while addressing injuries and lineup dynamics ahead of the upcoming season. The Suns are navigating a competitive roster, which could impact their salary cap strategy.
- •Haywood Highsmith agreed to a one-year deal with the Suns.
- •He averaged 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds last season.
- •Highsmith was waived despite a partially guaranteed contract.
- •Suns are managing roster and salary cap dynamics.
- •Injury management remains a concern for the Suns.
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Salary cap factored in Haywood Highsmith's return to Phoenix Suns
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Haywood Highsmith rejoins Phoenix Suns a week after being waived
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Haywood Highsmith to re-sign with Phoenix Suns on one-year deal
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — The Phoenix Suns are re-signing Haywood Highsmith to a …
"A closer look into the Phoenix Suns bringing back Haywood Highsmith on a one-year deal after waiving him a week earlier.
"Haywood Highsmith has agreed to a one-year deal with Phoenix Suns, his agent Jerry confirmed to The Arizona Republic.
"Haywood Highsmith to re-sign with Phoenix Suns on one-year deal
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 2:43 PMSalary cap factored in Haywood Highsmith's return to Phoenix Suns
A closer look into the Phoenix Suns bringing back Haywood Highsmith on a one-year deal after waiving him a week earlier.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:46 PMHaywood Highsmith rejoins Phoenix Suns a week after being waived
Haywood Highsmith has agreed to a one-year deal with Phoenix Suns, his agent Jerry confirmed to The Arizona Republic.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:01 PMHaywood Highsmith to re-sign with Phoenix Suns on one-year deal
Haywood Highsmith to re-sign with Phoenix Suns on one-year deal
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:58 PMThe Phoenix Suns are re-signing Haywood Highsmith to a …
The Phoenix Suns are re-signing Haywood Highsmith to a …
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