Tyler Herro may already know that he's played his final game in a Miami Heat uniform. And that sudden change (or revelation) tells us all we need to know about how serious the Heat is about shaking up the roster this offseason.
Because if Herro feels like he's going to be traded, that's a huge shift of plans for the Heat's front office. For the past six years, Herro has been viewed as the golden boy for the Heat. In many ways, Herro was viewed as a near untouchable in trade talks. However, if Miami is under the belief that they'll have to trade Herro this summer, that's a distinct change.
“I think it’s just been too much. It’s been nonstop… When you hear every single year you’re going to be moved somewhere else, I think it wears on you. I don’t think Tyler Herro can be his best self in Miami...I think Tyler needs a fresh start and the Heat need a fresh start”
Indicating that the Heat may have finally decided to trade Herro, or at least be open to that very real reality, does suggest a lot about where the front office mindset is heading into the offseason.
The Heat are expecting big changes this offseason
Sure, it takes multiple teams to want to tango for the Heat to accomplish what it hopes to this summer, but the thinking is that they are ready for change. At this point, they're desperate for it.
With this extra motivation, it appears that the Heat is going to be willing to do whatever it takes to get something done. With Herro likely at the center of all the Heat's action.
Because of his contract and future situation, Herro is a natural candidate to be moved. He's an expiring contract, and it's difficult to envision how he and the Heat's future make sense together. That's why Herro, while still a very talented player in the middle of his prime career, feels like somewhat of the odd man out in Miami.
The Heat is in the market for a star player, which happens to be one of the worst secrets across the league, and if the Heat is going to land a star player, Herro will almost certainly be part of those conversations.
If this is Herro's last hurray in Miami, how will he be remembered?
Assuming Herro has played his final game in a Heat uniform, it will be interesting to debate how he'll be remembered.
Even though his final season left much to be desired, mostly because of injuries, he did make the All-Star team two seasons ago. He also played a huge part in the Heat's surprising run to the NBA Finals in 2020.
As a former 13th overall pick, it's hard to be upset with the way Herro's career has gone. Making an All-Star team, the argument can be made that he outpaced expectations. Still, especially with how it seems to be ending, it will feel as if Herro left some meat on the bone in Miami.
Either way, because the Heat appears serious about shaking things up in Miami, all signs continue to point to Herro already having played his final game in a Heat uniform. And, if Winderman is right, it appears Herro is beginning to realize that, too.
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