Haywood Highsmith’s contracts and salary breakdown
Know all about Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith's NBA contracts and exactly how much he is making from his player salaries.
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Haywood Highsmith did not have the dream start to his NBA career. Where every young professional aspires to play at the highest level of world basketball, earning a place in the NBA drafts is definitely a dream come true. But unfortunately for Haywood Highsmith, despite his stellar college basketball career, the forward went undrafted in the 2018 draft class and did not receive an NBA contract.
Haywood then started his professional career in the G League, signing with the Delaware Blue Coats. His initial years saw ups and downs where he played short stints with the Philadelphia 76ers, and would then return to the Blue Coats. But fate did shine on the player as he is now contending for an NBA Championship with the Miami Heat against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals.
Playing for the Miami Heat on a three-year deal following multiple 10-day contracts, Haywood has made Finals appearances for his franchise in Games 1 and 2. So exactly how much is the NBA professional earning in the league? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Haywood Highsmith’s contracts and salary details.
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Current Contract Breakdown
Haywood Highsmith signed a three-year contract worth $3,945,742 with the Miami Heat in March 2022. The deal came with $2,043,605 and an average salary of $1,315,247. For the 2022-23 season, Highsmith has earned a total of $1,752,638, with $50,000 guaranteed in July 2022 and fully guaranteed in January 2023.
Highsmith is set to earn a base salary of $1,902,137, which will be guaranteed in July 2023. The three-year deal will see Haywood play for the Heat until the end of the 2023-24 season. The forward will become a Restricted Free Agent in 2024.
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 3 yr(s) / $3,945,742 | $1,315,247 | $2,043,605 | Rest Of Season/MLE | 2024 / RFA |
Salary Breakdown
- Current Salary: $1,902,137
- Salary Per Month: $158,511
- Salary Per Week: $39,627
- Salary Per Game: $23,197
- Salary Per Quarter: $5,799
- Salary Per Minute: $483
Previous Contracts and Salaries
2021 – 2021
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 1 yr(s) / $1,489,065 | $1,489,065 | Exhibit 10/Minimum | 2022 / RFA |
2021 – 2021
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING |
| 10 day(s) / $85,578 | $8,558 | $85,578 | Ten Day/Minimum |
2021 – 2021
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING |
| 10 day(s) / $85,578 | $8,558 | $85,578 | Ten Day/Minimum |
2021 – 2021
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING |
| 10 day(s) / $85,578 | $8,558 | $85,578 | Ten Day/Minimum |
2019 – 2019
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 1 yr(s) / $1,445,697 | $1,445,697 | Exhibit 10/Minimum | 2020 / RFA |
FAQs
Where does Haywood Highsmith play?
Haywood Highsmith plays for the NBA franchise Miami Heat.
When was Haywood Highsmith drafted?
Haywood Highsmith went undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft.
Is Haywood Highsmith a Restricted Free Agent?
Haywood Highsmith will become a Restricted Free Agent by the end of the 2023-24 season.
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