Haywood Highsmith

Haywood Highsmith

SF - PHO
Height: 6-5
Weight: 220 lbs
Age: 29
College: Wheeling Jesuit
Phoenix Suns

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NBC SportsHaywood Highsmith (knee) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

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: NBC Sports
Monday, Mar 2, 2026

Yahoo SportsSacramento hosts Phoenix, aims to break home skid

Phoenix Suns (34-26, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (14-48, 15th in the Western Conference)Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 11 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Sacramento hosts Phoenix looking to stop its seven-game home losing streak.The Kings are 2-9 in division matchups. Sacramento is at the bottom of the league shooting 33.6% from 3-point range.The Suns are 23-18 in conference games. Phoenix ranks third in the Western Conference giving up just 111.4 points while holding opponents to 46.9% shooting.The Kings average 110.3 points per game, 1.1 fewer points than the 111.4 the Suns allow. The Suns average 14.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 13.1 per game the Kings allow.The teams play for the fourth time this season. The Suns won the last matchup 129-102 on Jan. 3. Devin Booker scored 33 points to help lead the Suns to the win.TOP PERFORMERS: DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.2 points and four assists for the Kings. Maxime Raynaud is averaging 14.6 points over the last 10 games.Royce O'Neale is shooting 41.7% and averaging 10.1 points for the Suns. Collin Gillespie is averaging 3.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 2-8, averaging 109.4 points, 44.5 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 9.3 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 124.8 points per game.Suns: 4-6, averaging 103.7 points, 44.1 rebounds, 22.6 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 42.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.2 points.INJURIES: Kings: Domantas Sabonis: out for season (back), Dylan Cardwell: out (ankle), De'Andre Hunter: out for season (eye), Zach LaVine: out for season (finger), Keegan Murray: out (ankle).Suns: Jordan Goodwin: out (calf), Devin Booker: out (hip), Dillon Brooks: out (hand), Haywood Highsmith: out (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Source: Yahoo Sports
Monday, Mar 2, 2026

Yahoo SportsGillespie, Suns to host Doncic and the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers (34-23, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (33-26, seventh in the Western Conference)Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles faces Phoenix in Western Conference action Thursday.The Suns have gone 22-18 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix is 16-13 in games decided by 10 or more points.The Lakers are 6-6 against the rest of their division. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference with 25.3 assists per game led by Luka Doncic averaging 8.6.The Suns average 14.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Lakers allow. The Lakers are shooting 49.8% from the field, 2.9% higher than the 46.9% the Suns' opponents have shot this season.The teams play for the fourth time this season. In the last meeting on Dec. 24 the Suns won 132-108 led by 25 points from Dillon Brooks, while LeBron James scored 23 points for the Lakers.TOP PERFORMERS: Collin Gillespie is shooting 43.1% and averaging 13.4 points for the Suns. Royce O'Neale is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.Doncic is averaging 32.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.6 assists for the Lakers. James is averaging 18.8 points and 7.5 assists over the past 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 3-7, averaging 101.7 points, 43.5 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 8.6 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 41.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.9 points per game.Lakers: 5-5, averaging 111.4 points, 38.5 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 49.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.7 points.INJURIES: Suns: Cole Anthony: out (not injury related), Jordan Goodwin: out (calf), Devin Booker: out (hip), Dillon Brooks: out (hand), Haywood Highsmith: out (knee).Lakers: Jaxson Hayes: out (ankle).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Source: Yahoo Sports
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026

Yahoo SportsCeltics play the Suns, look for 4th straight win

Boston Celtics (37-19, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (33-25, seventh in the Western Conference)Phoenix; Tuesday, 9 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -6.5; over/under is 209.5BOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Phoenix.The Suns are 19-11 on their home court. Phoenix ranks third in the NBA with 13.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Mark Williams averaging 3.1 offensive boards.The Celtics have gone 19-10 away from home. Boston is eighth in the league with 45.6 rebounds per game led by Nikola Vucevic averaging 8.9.The Suns are shooting 45.4% from the field this season, 1.1 percentage points higher than the 44.3% the Celtics allow to opponents. The Celtics are shooting 46.8% from the field, 0.2% lower than the 47.0% the Suns' opponents have shot this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Williams is shooting 64.2% and averaging 11.9 points for the Suns. Collin Gillespie is averaging 13.1 points over the last 10 games.Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.2 points, seven rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Celtics. Payton Pritchard is averaging 21.3 points over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 106.2 points, 44.4 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 9.7 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.5 points per game.Celtics: 8-2, averaging 109.2 points, 49.7 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 6.0 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 99.3 points.INJURIES: Suns: Grayson Allen: out (knee), Cole Anthony: out (not injury related), Jordan Goodwin: out (calf), Devin Booker: out (hip), Dillon Brooks: out (hand), Haywood Highsmith: out (knee).Celtics: Jayson Tatum: out (achilles).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Source: Yahoo Sports
Monday, Feb 23, 2026

NBC SportsHaywood Highsmith (knee) will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.

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: NBC Sports
Saturday, Feb 21, 2026