NBA Rumors: The reason Tyler Herro could leave Miami Heat

The 2025/26 NBA season is about to begin. On October 21, a new course will kick off in which Miami Heat will continue to strive to compete, and it may be Tyler Herro's second-to-last season as a player for the Florida franchise.

Miami Heat and Tyler Herro appear to be at a standstill. Just days before the start of the season, both parties have not engaged in meaningful discussions about a possible contract extension, as reported by ESPN from NBA Rumors. The lack of progress has created growing uncertainty within the organization, especially considering the central role the shooting guard plays in Erik Spoelstra's current project.

Sources close to the negotiation claim that a deal before the start of the season is unlikely, even though Herro could be eligible for a maximum three-year extension for nearly $150 million.

An Expiring Contract

Miami Heat and Herro had already sealed a four-year, $120 million extension in 2022, a move aimed at securing one of the team's young cornerstones. However, that signing also introduced some salary tension that the team is still managing today.

The shooting guard, represented by Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman (Excel Sports Management), still has a contract until 2027, but his future could depend not only on his performance but also on the long-term strategy that the management led by Pat Riley and Andy Elisburg devises around the salary cap space.

Inside the Kaseya Center offices, the Heat executives have their sights set on the 2027 offseason, which is shaping up to be one of the most relevant of the next decade. That summer, stars like Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Donovan Mitchell, and Anthony Davis could be available on the market, and Miami does not want to be left out of the conversation.

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