The Miami Heat executed a trade with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening, sending Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to New York in exchange for a protected 2026 second-round pick. The Heat followed this trade up with another move on Saturday,

The Heat opted to sign Smith instead of a backup center such as Kai Jones, who auditioned for Miami last week, or veteran center Trey Lyes, who also has been linked to the Heat. Miami isn’t expected to add a backup center in free agency anytime soon, though it’s conceivable that could be addressed with another trade.

Dru Smith insists the worst is past in what he hopes will be an injury-free ride with the Miami Heat moving forward.