Heat's risky approach with Tyler Herro is a gamble they have to make

"Extension talks with All-Star guard Tyler Herro were never going to be easy for the Miami Heat. Maybe that's where they kinda, sorta, not really happening. The two sides are talking, but "there haven't been substantive talks to this point," per ESPN's Brian Windhorst, who added that an extension "doesn't appear to be in the offering." While the reporter opined that "Herro is the player the Heat should probably be most interested in extending," Miami's front office is absolutely making the right call here."

"Those might be risks, but committing a potential three-year, $150 million deal to a player before knowing whether he's actually worth it would do considerably more damage. Even after his All-Star selection, Herro is still proving his worth. If Herro and his representatives aren't seeking the most money they can get from Miami, they have to be asking for something really close to it. And that's not some egregious request."

Miami and Tyler Herro have engaged in limited extension talks with no substantive offer currently on the table. Herro, 25, just earned his first All-Star selection and is the Heat's primary offensive weapon, so he and his reps would likely seek near-max money. The Heat are cautious because of recent ankle surgery, questions about whether last season's jump in volume and efficiency is sustainable, and general uncertainty about long-term value. Committing a multi-year, high-dollar contract now could harm roster flexibility and risk overpaying if Herro does not maintain his breakout performance.

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