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Miami Heat has traded Haywood Highsmith to Brooklyn Nets. The deal involves future draft picks. This move aims to lower Miami’s salary. The team wants to avoid the NBA’s luxury tax. Highsmith is recovering from knee surgery. His availability for the season opener is uncertain. The Heat now has 13 players with standard contracts.