"Your next read: Why the Raptors should chase Haywood Highsmith on the buyout market I don't think there's any argument that the Raptors biggest struggle this season has been shooting the ball. The team ranks 25th in three point accuracy and that's because every player that's supposed to be a shooter, can't hit the broad side of a barn. Only Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, and Sandro Mamukelashvili have maintained above-average efficiency."
"Highsmith has proven his ability to consistently knock down outside shots. In fact, his three point percentage has actually risen as his attempts have gone up over the years. In the 2024-25 season, Highsmith played in 74 games (starting 42) for the Heat, and hit 38% of his 3.1 three-point attempts per game. While that is influenced by shooting 44% from the corners, he also hit 34% from above-the-break, which would rank 5th amongst the Raptors regular rotation (6th when you include Jamison Battle)."
The Raptors have struggled offensively from distance, ranking 25th in three-point accuracy as most expected shooters have underperformed. Only Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, and Sandro Mamukelashvili register above-average efficiency. Haywood Highsmith offers a reliable outside shot with a rising three-point percentage as his attempts increased. In 2024-25 he appeared in 74 games (42 starts) for Miami, converting 38% of 3.1 attempts per game. He shot 44% from the corners and 34% above the break, figures that would place him among the Raptors' regular rotation. Highsmith provides consistent, steady perimeter shooting the Raptors currently lack.
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