The Heat announced Friday that Highsmith underwent successful surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee. He sustained the injury during a recent offseason training session in his hometown of Baltimore. The 35-minute procedure was performed by Heat team physician Dr. Harlan Selesnick on Friday at Doctors Hospital Surgery Center in Miami.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith underwent surgery Friday to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee, expected to be sidelined eight to 10 weeks.

August 8 - Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith underwent surgery on Friday to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. The team said Haywood will begin rehabilitation immediately and be back in eight-to-10 weeks, which extends into training camp. The NBA season starts on Oct. 21.