The Miami Heat avoided pursuing Bradley Beal, who reached a buyout with the Suns and signed with the Clippers. Beal's offensive contributions would not effectively address the Heat's needs. They should prioritize Tyler Herro's contract negotiation, as inflation of the value of players like him could create long-term financial issues. Herro, an offense-focused guard, is not irreplaceable, and the organization should aim for a contract that reflects his current value, avoiding a detrimental salary commitment.
Mishandling Herro's contract extension would hamstring the Heat for years to come. Score-first guards who aren't primary playmakers have perhaps never been less valued by this league.
A $50 million annual salary should be attached to superstars and superstars only-yes, even in this NBA economy. Herro is clearly a gifted offensive player, but he's nowhere near a needle-mover of that magnitude.
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