"Herro is under contract for this season and next, but signing an extension now could have guaranteed a three-year, $149.7 million contract, versus waiting and having the price tag go up to four years and $206.9 million. Given the state of Miami's roster, ignoring Herro's offseason foot injury, it feels like a risky gambit to not extend the one All-Star the team had last season. But in truth, opting to kick the can down the road makes perfect sense for the Heat."
"This preseason has revealed that Miami doesn't have a ton of answers to put the ball in the hoop without Herro on the court. Erik Spoelstra has tried to make the Heat more uptempo and has tried to mix and match his way to points, but Miami just hasn't been able to score. Heading into Friday night's preseason finale, Miami has the 4th fewest points per game and the 4th worst field goal percentage among NBA teams this preseason."
"Other attempted offseason moves have been met with a mixed bag. Norman Powell has looked solid at times, but the choice to move Keshad Johnson to a standard contract and the reunion with Precious Achiuwa have not gotten off to a great start this preseason. Add in signing Nikola Jovic to a big extension, only for him to promptly get hurt, and this preseason has revealed that Miami needs Herro more than ever."
A deal to extend Tyler Herro before the deadline seems unlikely. Herro remains under contract this season and next; signing now would lock a three-year, $149.7 million extension versus a later four-year, $206.9 million deal. Miami's preseason offense has struggled without Herro, ranking fourth-worst in points per game and field-goal percentage heading into the finale. Offseason additions have produced mixed results, including uneven starts from Norman Powell, Keshad Johnson's contract change, Precious Achiuwa's reunion, and Nikola Jovic's injury after a big extension. Herro carries a foot injury and questions persist about whether he merits a max-level long-term deal.
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