Top 4 Heat options to replace Tyler Herro in the starting lineup

1. Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Starting Jaquez would be a shift in the Heat’s philosophy but if they want to give him more responsibility in his second season, this could be a way to do it.

Jaquez was a spot starter as rookie, usually in the games Butler missed because he resembles Butler so much. 

The Heat could play them together to give the offense an extra bit of shot creation and size. A lineup with Rozier, Jaquez, Butler, Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo wouldn’t have anyone particularly oversized at their position, but would also feature only one player under 6-foot-6.

The question would be spacing and defense. Jaquez shot 32% from 3 last season, a mark that needs to improve. Defensively he’s fine, but he’s not one of Miami’s best.

This seems like a long shot unless Jaquez shoots the lights out in training camp and the preseason. For now, it could be best to bring him off the bench to anchor Miami’s second unit.