"In theory, keeping both Herro and Powell would be ideal. But if the Heat has any hopes of upgrading their roster with a star player, that seems like an unlikely scenario. If Miami is going to make a trade for a star player, whether that's at the NBA Trade Deadline or next offseason, you'd have to imagine that it's almost certainly going to come at the expense of Herro or Powell. Perhaps even both."
"As good as Powell has looked, Herro has only played in six games so far this season as he's battled a couple of injuries. Miami can't feel comfortable in making such a decision after such a small sample size from Herro this year. Plus, we don't know what type of conversations have taken place between the Heat and Herro's representatives regarding an extension at this point. And without that context, it's almost impossible to predict how the Heat will operate."
Miami must choose between retaining Tyler Herro or Norman Powell to pursue a star upgrade, with keeping both unlikely if pursuing a top player. Any trade to acquire a star at the deadline or next offseason would likely cost Herro or Powell, potentially both. The decision is complicated by Herro's limited availability—only six games this season while recovering from injuries—while Powell has performed well. Uncertainty around contract-extension talks with Herro and the small sample size make immediate decisions difficult. The franchise’s tendency to delay tough roster choices further reduces the likelihood of a quick, decisive move.
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