Tyler Herro’s name has been constantly thrown around in trade rumors this offseason. While reports have indicated the Miami Heat could look to trade him, it is unclear whether or not that is true.
Up until this point, he has been treated as one of the core building blocks of the Miami Heat. Ever since his electric playoff performance in 2020, people have fallen in love with Herro.
However, after a disappointing 2021 playoffs, granted it was only four games, some began to question his work ethic. People began to believe that he was spending too much time focusing on off-the-court antics, rather than perfecting his craft on the court.
Regardless, Herro seemingly shut down the noise recently. He stated that he was fully focused on basketball and was no longer going to pay attention to the recent trade rumors.
With all that being said, Herro is by far the best trade asset the Miami Heat have at their disposal. Trading him may be the best way to acquire some elite talent to pair alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.
Even if the players they get in return aren’t superstars, they would ideally have the potential to turn into one. While Herro still has plenty of room to grow, trading him now could yield a solid return.
Lots of news outlets have released trades involving Tyler Herro that the Miami Heat could do. Some have a star coming back to Miami, while others allow the Heat to explore other young options.
Which of these trades should the Miami Heat pass on? More importantly, which trades should they look to pursue?
Proposed Tyler Herro trades the Miami Heat could do: Orlando Magic
Herro, Achiuwa for Ross Pick #8
This trade comes from NBA Analysis Network. They propose an inter-division trade that sees the Miami Heat add a quality rotation player and the chance to draft a star.
This year’s draft is supposed to be one of the best in a long time. Adding the eighth overall pick would give the Miami Heat an opportunity to draft an All-Star quality prospect.
Players such as James Bouknight, Josh Giddey, and Moses Moody could all be available at the eighth pick. Any one of those players has the potential to turn into a star.
The Miami Heat would also add Terrence Ross. He would be able to be an elite sixth man and score in bunches for the Heat.
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic add a proven young talent in Tyler Herro, as well as a project in Precious Achiuwa. They already have the fifth overall pick, so dealing pick eight for Herro could prove to be a smart move.
The biggest risk Miami is taking by doing this deal is that they don’t know how good the rookie they draft will be. If he ends up being a bust, then this trade will come back to bite them.
However, if they manage to draft a star, it could be a great deal to help the team win now, and in the future. It’s a dangerous deal, but Pat Riley loves to live on the wild side.
Pass or pursue?: Pursue, but only if a prospect the Miami Heat love falls to eight
Proposed Tyler Herro trades the Miami Heat could do: Indiana Pacers
Herro, Achiuwa, Iguodala for Brogdon
This trade was proposed by Last Word on Sports. They suggest a deal that sends Tyler Herro to Indiana in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon.
Herro is joined by Precious Achiuwa and Andre Iguodala in this deal. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat get a starting point guard.
Brogdon is a great player, and more importantly, a great shooter. Having someone who can shoot as efficiently as Brogdon would be huge for the Miami Heat.
He’s also an above-average playmaker, averaging 5.9 assists last season. He possesses all the qualities the Heat are looking for in a starting point guard.
However, this would be a lot to give up for the nearly 29-year-old guard. Would he make the Miami Heat a better team right now? Yes. But the Heat have to think about the future, too.
Herro is only 21 years old. He has all the potential in the world and could end up being an All-Star caliber player one day.
On top of that, the Miami Heat would be giving up on Achiuwa. Though he hasn’t done much, he has the potential to be a solid backup center.
The Miami Heat should definitely consider a trade for Brogdon, but they should try to get more in return. Someone like Justin Holiday or Edmond Sumner could be thrown in to help with depth.
Pass or pursue?: Brogdon is the perfect point guard, but pass on this specific deal
Proposed Tyler Herro trades the Miami Heat could do: Cleveland Cavaliers
Herro, Dragic, Iguodala for Sexton, Love, 2022 Second
This trade comes from Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale. A deal to the Cavaliers has been one of the most popular suggestions involving Tyler Herro this offseason.
Herro would be headed to Cleveland in exchange for Collin Sexton and Kevin Love. Goran Dragic and Andre Iguodala would be on the way out as well.
Everything about this trade is great. Not only do the Miami Heat add another, more established young star, but they also get a quality veteran in Love.
Sexton would fill the team’s need at point guard, while Love could start at power forward. He would space the floor beautifully next to Bam Adebayo.
While Herro has been great, Sexton has displayed real potential to be an All-Star one day. He put up All-Star caliber numbers just last season.
Realistically, the Heat only have to give up Herro and Dragic in this trade. Iguodala hasn’t done much for the team lately, and they are almost certainly going to decline his team option if he is not traded.
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are hoping to trade Sexton and also trying to dump Love’s salary. Both players could come in and help the Miami Heat immediately.
The cherry on top is that the Miami Heat would get a second-round pick in the deal, too. They desperately need to stock back up on draft picks, so this would be a good start.
Pass or pursue?: Pursue, pursue, pursue