Phoenix Suns Signing Of Haywood Highsmith Matters More Than You Think

The Phoenix Suns got active on the buyout market by signing Haywood Highsmith, who joins Phoenix after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets.

Why suns signing Haywood Highsmith matters

Highsmith has not played yet this season, but he has the potential to be an extremely underrated addition as he checks plenty of the boxes that are valued by the Suns organization.

PHNX Suns takes a closer look at Highsmith’s player profile and his potential impact with this Suns team, including what a player of his stature means for the team’s rotation. Highsmith’s defensive capabilities and shooting prowess make him a valuable wing, and the terms of his contract could provide insight into the franchise’s plan for the near and distant future.

In addition to Highsmith discussion, the group takes one final look at everything that happened during All-Star Weekend, including Devin Booker’s performance in the 3-point contest Saturday and in the round robin mini-tournament Sunday.

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0:00 Intro

4:00 Suns sign Haywood Highsmith

20:30 Highsmith’s 3-point shooting

32:30 Haywood on defense

41:00 Closing thoughts on Highsmith

57:15 CP3 & All-Star weekend