Haywood Highsmith’s Suns deal, guarantee date and roster outlook
Highsmith is on a one‑year deal that converts to a full guarantee on Jan. 10, 2027; he’s viewed as a reserve/insurance piece who must stay healthy to earn consistent minutes.
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Highsmith is on a one‑year, roughly $3 million contract that the report says becomes fully guaranteed on Jan. 10, 2027.
The team previously waived and then re‑signed him in August to create financial flexibility.
If he sticks, he becomes eligible for trade on Dec. 15 under standard rules noted in the report.
Report projects Highsmith behind Miles Bridges and Rasheer Fleming on the depth chart.
He’s expected to provide spacing and veteran playoff experience in limited minutes if healthy.
The story notes his guarantee date and non-guaranteed nature mean he must perform in camp/preseason to lock a longer-term role.