Miami Heat's Haywood Highsmith Returning To Practice On Friday Following Car Accident

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith is returning to the team on Friday following a car accident where he was ticketed for careless driving

The Miami Heat received promising news on Thursday evening regarding forward Haywood Highsmith and the car accident that occurred on Tuesday.

The Athletic's Shams Charania reported, "Miami Heat starter Haywood Highsmith will return to the team and practice on Friday after a car accident and being ticketed for careless driving."

Highsmith's agent, Jerry Dianis, released a statement:

"On his way home after the Miami Heat game against the Orlando Magic, Haywood Highsmith was involved in a car accident that injured one person. At approximately 11:20 pm, Haywood struck a pedestrian pushing a disabled car without lights on down the middle of a dark road," Dianis wrote. "Haywood immediately rushed to help the person pushing the car who had been injured. A tourniquet was applied to the injuries by a bystander and Haywood stayed on the scene continuously talking to the injured man, offering words of comfort until an ambulance took him to the hospital. Mr. Highsmith had not consumed alcohol or drugs and was not speeding. This was an unfortunate accident. We have been notified that the person sustained significant injuries but is in stable condition. Haywood and his family are praying for him. Haywood is of course shaken by this and appreciates the support and prayers he has received from the Miami Heat and fans. We will have no further comment."

Miami Heat starter Haywood Highsmith will return to the team and practice on Friday after a car accident and being ticketed for careless driving. Statement from Highsmith: pic.twitter.com/yQNyeFmBCn

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 9, 2024

Highsmith has been a key part of the Heat for the past two seasons. He was in the starting lineup until being replaced by Caleb Martin on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. A former two-way contract player, Highsmith worked his way up to a rotation spot last season.

He was a key member of the team that advanced to play the Denver Nuggets in last year's NBA Finals. This year, Highsmith is averaging 5.8 points and 2.8 rebounds.

The Heat are hosting Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon.

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