The Miami Heat didn't extend Tyler Herro before the season started, which was enough to make his future in South Florida an even bigger topic of discussion. Most fans aren't actively pushing for the front office to trade Herro before the Feb. 5 deadline, but if it were for the right star, they'd be willing to bid Herro goodbye.
There are still over five weeks until the deadline, and questions remain about who that star could be. If it is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who hasn't requested a trade, then losing Herro would be a small price to pay, but there is no guarantee that the 31-year-old superstar will be on the market.
Miami has been a surprise in the East, sitting sixth with an 18-15 record. Even after Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton's injuries, most didn't think that the Heat would be in the position they are entering the new calendar year. The front office could capitalize on the weakened conference by being aggressive at the deadline, but that doesn't mean fans want to see a short-sighted move.
You don't need the reminder that Miami has struggled to land stars in the past several years, but here is one anyway. The 2026 deadline could be when that changes, or perhaps it will be the offseason, when Giannis could finally become available.
Will the Heat trade Tyler Herro before the deadline?
Unfortunately, for Herro and Miami, the 25-year-old guard has been limited to only six games this season, which makes the Heat's rank look even better. He last played on Dec. 9, when he scored 20 points against the Magic. Herro has been out with a toe contusion, and Erik Spoelstra recently said there is no timetable for his return, which could complicate a trade.
Herro's trade value may vary from team to team around the league, but executives can't overlook what he did last season. He averaged a career-high 23.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game in 34.5 minutes across 77 contests, resulting in his first All-Star nod. Injuries have kept him from being that player again this year.
It would be hard to see Herro go after he's spent the past seven seasons in Miami, but that feeling would fade if the Heat gained a proven star capable of helping them make a deep playoff run. Will that player be available? If so, Herro could be on his way out after years of finding himself in trade rumors.