{"id":195359,"date":"2026-05-13T14:15:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=195359"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:15:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:15:32","slug":"tyler-herro-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/05\/13\/tyler-herro-trade\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Tyler Herro Counting His Last Days With the Miami Heat?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The offseason might bring a Tyler Herro<\/a> trade very soon. The Miami Heat did not receive the luck they or their fans were hoping for, as they remained at their projected 13th pick during Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery. Furthermore, they lost the one ray of hope of having a chance at the No. 1 pick — which went to the Washington Wizards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thus, the team is desperate for resources, and president Pat Riley is all geared up with strict strategies for the summer. At the top of their agenda is bringing a star player like Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a>, who could bring new energy to the roster, even if it means moving Herro in exchange<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Tyler Herro Counting His Last Days With the Miami Heat?<\/h2>\n

This year, Herro wrapped up his seventh season in the NBA, which was his lowest so far in terms of availability. After a year full of surgeries, failed consistency, and playoff elimination, Herro has found himself in deep waters after the season ended.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is the sun setting on Tyler Herro’s time with Miami?<\/h3>\n

Last year, due to his ankle surgery <\/a><\/span>to alleviate posterior impingement syndrome in September, Herro sat out the beginning of the 2025-26 season and only joined his team on the court in November. However, he soon got in shape and made a case to be an All-Star<\/a>, averaging 23.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists. But consistency is something the former All-Star failed to provide. He only played 33 games this season, and his absence left a gap that the Heat couldn\u2019t fill. <\/span>Riley has already made it evident during team evaluations that the first thing he would look at is \u201cgames played.\u201d<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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In light of these facts, Herro’s improved performance and his Eastern Conference Player of the Week<\/a> award may not save him. There also seems to be a persisting issue on the health front<\/a>: last month, Herro had a minor surgery<\/a> on his foot. With Antetokounmpo, the roster will get the regularity and boost it needs, which is why the Antetokounmpo-Heat rumors<\/a> are on fire now more than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tyler Herro trade rumors left him disheartened<\/h3>\n

Recently, the Sun Sentinel’s Heat reporter, Ira Winderman,<\/a> contributed his two cents on the matter in an interview with 104.3 WQAM. Winderman said that Herro thinks he might have played the last game for the Heat. He also shed light on how the rumors have stressed the 26-year-old out, hurting his game spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reporter further confirmed a similar sentiment that if Herro gets traded by Miami, then it will surely be for a superstar like Antetokounmpo. This will be for the best, as both Herro and the Heat are in need of fresh starts to improve. <\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, Herro has an expiring contract with a $33 million salary next season. His<\/span> pro career started with Miami in 2019 as the 13th overall pick. Since then, he has been with them through thick and thin, and Herro’s love for the team is also immense and deep-rooted. On his birthday this year, Herro shared a childhood photo<\/a> of him wearing a Heat jersey, reflecting his fondness for the team from a young age.<\/span><\/p>\n

But if Herro or the Heat decide to move on from one another, then 2026 could be his last year with Miami as fans know it.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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