Heat have perfect opportunity to replace Tyler Herro if they truly want to

With the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat will have a great opportunity to find Tyler Herro’s replacement. The question is, are they bold enough to make such a decisiontim this offseason? 

Admittedly, moving on from Tyler Herro would require more than simply selecting a guard with the pick. In theory, there should be plenty of talented guards available when the Heat go on the clock. The real test will revolve around whether the Heat actually moves on from Herro or not. 

Especially with how this season ended, there’s a strong argument to be made that the Heat are due for some change. In many ways, Herro just happens to be the Heat’s clearest path toward it. 

Taking a guard at No. 13 gives the Heat the safety net they need, along with perhaps the final push to move on from Herro. If there was ever a time when the Heat was going to finally move on from Herro, it’s now. 

Heat need to target a playmaking two-way guard 

If the Heat does move on from Herro, short of a star player, the best type of replacement would involve strengths that Herro just didn’t have in his skill set. That means the Heat would like to prioritize a replacement that is a great playmaker and a capable two-way player. 

Even though Herro did improve as a playmaker as his career progressed, he still isn't at the level that the Heat needs him to be on that front. Additionally, the Heat need a guard who won't get hunted on the defensive end of the floor. That's why looking for a strong two-way talent would be a smart way of searching for a Herro replacement.

Again, finding a player that is a good-to-great playmaker while also being a worthy two-way threat is a lot easier said than done, but that's exactly the type of luxury that a lottery pick should give the Heat.

Most importantly, the Heat shouldn't shy away from making such a move.

Whether the Heat are able to land a star or not, Herro's time in Miami has expired. This current core has hit its ceiling, and it's difficult to see how the Heat are going to manage to break out of mediocrity without substantial changes to the roster.

Unfortunately, because of how their roster is currently built, moving on from Herro is the path of resistance that makes the most sense without completely blowing up the roster (i.e., trading Bam Adebayo).

If the Heat has been waiting for the right time to move on from Herro, it's here now. If Miami truly wants to pivot, this is its moment.

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