"Tyler Herro's play - or lack thereof - may have quietly answered the questions about his future with the Miami Heat for them. At this point, I can't see how the Heat can afford to confidently give him a long-term extension. Heading into the start of the season, one of the bigger questions for the Heat revolved around Herro's future. After passing on an extension before the season, the Heat needed Herro to (with all due respect) prove his worth to them."
"If he wanted that rich, long-term extension, a strong year was going to go a long way in earning it. Tyler Herro has had a season to forget So far this season, he hasn't done much of that. Instead of proving his value to the Heat, he's missed 36 out of the team's 47 regular-season games. Even when he has been healthy and available, the Heat has mightily struggled in those games. With Herro, the Heat is just 4-7."
"If the Heat were going to offer Herro a contract extension, even at just a slight raise at what he's currently making, that would place him in the $35-40 million per year range. With the type of season that Herro has had this year, that could be one of those franchise-defining mistakes for Miami. Especially as the Heat continues to search for a superstar, there's very little reasoning in giving Herro the big extension now."
Tyler Herro entered the season in a prove-it position after the Heat declined a pre-season extension. He has missed 36 of 47 regular-season games and the team is 4-7 in his appearances. Availability issues and underwhelming on-court impact have reduced his leverage for a hefty long-term deal. A contract in the $35-40 million per year range would carry significant risk for Miami and could become a franchise-defining mistake. With the Heat still seeking a true superstar, offering a large extension to Herro at this time appears unlikely unless the front office sees unseen upside.
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