Heat's Tyler Herro: Likely out at least one more week
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Herro (ankle) was seen putting up shots at Monday's practice but remains at least a week away from returning to game action, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. "It's trending in the right direction," coach Erik Spoelstra said regarding the status of Herro, who had his sprained right ankle re-evaluated over the weekend.
Though Herro looks as though he's been cleared to resume light on-court work, he'll need to mix into contact drills at practice before a more definitive target date for his return comes into focus. If Herro is able to practice with his healthy teammates at some point later this week, he might get the green light to play at some point next week during the Knockout Rounds of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Duncan Robinson has been serving as the Heat's primary starting shooting guard during Herro's absence, though Robinson missed Miami's last two contests with a thumb injury.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Won't play Tuesday
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Herro (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Herro shed his walking boot last week but hasn't yet been cleared to return to game action. He's been dealing with a Grade 2 ankle sprain since early November, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to get back on the court. Once his ankle is healed, the 23-year-old will presumably need to work on his conditioning.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Sheds walking boot
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The Heat announced Monday that Herro (ankle) is no longer in a walking boot, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel
Herro was diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain in early November and isn't yet ready to return, but it's encouraging that he's no longer in a boot. However, he'll presumably have to resume on-court activities and work on his conditioning before he's in the mix to return to game action.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Set to miss multiple weeks
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Herro suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain in Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
An MRI done Wednesday showed that Herro's initial fear was correct in that he will miss a few weeks of action. Duncan Robinson and Josh Richardson should see extended minutes in his absence. Herro will likely target the end of November for his return date.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Multi-week absence feared
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Herro (ankle) said "it's probably a couple of weeks" regarding the severity of his injury Wednesday,Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Herro left Wednesday's contest and didn't return after just eight minutes of action. He sprained his right ankle and is set for an extended absence. While he's sidelined, expect Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry and Bam Adebayo to see more usage in the starting five. At the shooting guard spot, Duncan Robinson, Josh Richardson and Dru Smith are likely candidates for expanded roles.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Out for remainder of game
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Herro suffered a right ankle sprain in Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies and won't return.
Herro exited Wednesday's contest with 55 seconds remaining in the first quarter after tallying six points, two assists, one rebound and one steal in eight minutes. Josh Richardson and Duncan Robinson will likely see increased minutes in his absence. Herro's status for Saturday's matchup with Atlanta is uncertain.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Nearly notches triple-double
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Herro finished with 24 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Friday's 121-114 win over the Wizards.
Herro led Miami in points, rebounds and assists while finishing just one dime shy of a triple-double. The sharpshooting guard was an efficient 4-for-7 from beyond the arc, and he's now knocked down at least four triples in four of his six games this season. Herro has taken his game up another level during the early part of the campaign, averaging 25.8 points, 5.7 boards, 5.0 assists, 3.8 three-pointers and 1.2 steals while shooting 45.1 percent from deep and 45.3 percent overall from the field through six games.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Lights it up from deep to lead team
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Herro logged 30 points (12-23 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 109-105 loss to the Nets.
Herro led all players in Wednesday's contest in scoring and threes made while posting his second straight game with 30 or more points. Herro has been one of Miami's top three-point shooters this season, connecting on four or more threes in three of his five outings. Through five games, Herro is averaging 26.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists over 38.6 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Explodes for 35 points
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Herro racked up 35 points (12-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Monday's 122-114 loss to the Bucks.
Herro is enjoying an excellent start to the season, surpassing the 20-point mark in his last three outings and reaching the 35-point plateau here by virtue of his efficiency. One could have thought he got more looks on offense against the Timberwolves due to the absence of Jimmy Butler, who was rested, and the Heat were without Bam Adebayo (hip) on Monday. Nonetheless, Herro has attempted at least 20 shots in each of his four outings this season.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Goes for 22 points Saturday
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Herro registered 22 points (8-23 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 40 minutes during Saturday's 106-90 loss to Minnesota.
Herro is enjoying an excellent start to the season and has scored 20-plus points in each of his last two outings. The uptick in usage rate is related to the absence of Jimmy Butler, who was rested against the Timberwolves. However, even if Butler returns to face the Bucks on Monday, Herro should still play a prominent offensive role. Herro has attempted at least 20 shots in each of his three outings this season.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Leads offense from deep in defeat
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Herro closed Friday's 119-111 loss to the Celtics with 28 points (10-19 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 40 minutes.
Herro led all Heat players in scoring, threes made and assists while finishing as one of two Miami players with 25 or more points in Friday's loss. Herro struggled shooting in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Detroit but managed to bounce back against the Celtics. The fact that he's put up 19 threes already through two games bodes well for those using him in that category and for his role in the offense as a starter.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Good to go
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Herro (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Rockets, Jackson Gatlin of Locked on Rockets reports.
Herro missed Wednesday's preseason game with a minor contusion, but the Heat were likely being extra cautious. Herro will have plenty on his plate with Jimmy Butler (dental work) sitting out again.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Dealing with thigh injury
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Herro is out for Wednesday's preseason game versus the Nets due to a left thigh contusion, Will Manso of Local 10 Miami reports.
It appears as though Herro will also miss Miami's preseason finale against Houston on Friday, as coach Erik Spoelstra said the shooting guard is expected to be back for the team's regular-season opener against the Pistons on Oct. 25, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Herro's lack of availability is disappointing, especially after he dropped 30 points (11-19 FG) during Sunday's preseason win over Memphis, but it doesn't sound like fantasy managers need to be concerned about the injury moving forward.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Strong from deep in preseason win
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Herro tallied 30 points (11-19 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists and three rebounds over 31 minutes in Sunday's 132-124 preseason win over Memphis.
Herro showed his in-season form during Sunday's preseason win over the Grizzlies, leading all players in the game in scoring while connecting on a team-high mark from three in his first 30-point outing of the preseason. Herro has averaged 26.0 points, 4.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds over two exhibition games for the Heat.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Not listed on injury report
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Herro (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's preseason contest against Memphis.
Herro didn't play Friday for rest purposes, but he's back in the starting lineup Sunday. On Tuesday, Herro posted 22 points, five rebounds and three assists during a 113-109 preseason win over the Hornets.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Leading scorer in win
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Herro scored 22 points (9-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists in Tuesday's 113-109 preseason victory over the Hornets.
Herro wasn't all that efficient from the field, but he was the leading scorer in Tuesday's game. He's coming off an offseason surrounded by trade rumors while continuing to recover from a hand injury he sustained in Game 1 of the first round of last season's playoffs. Herro started all 67 regular-season games last season after primarily coming off the bench in his first three years in the league and will be tasked with being a reliable third option behind Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo in 2023-24.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Needed offseason to get healthy
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Herro said Monday that he wasn't ready to return from his hand injury until a month after the 2022-23 season was over despite being active for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Herro broke the middle and ring fingers on his right hand while diving for a loose ball right before halftime of Game 1 versus Milwaukee in the opening-round series of last season's playoffs. After undergoing surgery, it was reported that Herro would have a chance to return if the Heat made the NBA Finals. Given Miami was the eighth seed, it seemed likely that Herro's season was over. However, the Heat went on an improbable run, sparking speculation of Herro's potential return. With Miami on the brink of elimination, Herro was cleared for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Nuggets, but he never saw any action. It's not surprising to hear the 23-year-old say he wasn't fully cleared, as his availability was likely a display of gamesmanship on Miami's part. Herro was also included in trade talks all offseason, but Miami never made a move. That's all in the rearview mirror now. Herro is slated to handle a similar role as last season when he started all 67 of his appearances and averaged 20.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 34.9 minutes per game, though there are rumors he could handle more ball-handling opportunities in 2023-24, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Doesn't play despite being cleared
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Herro (hand) didn't play in Monday's Game 5 loss to the Nuggets.
Herro suffered a hand injury that required surgery in Game 1 of Miami's opening-round series versus Milwaukee and missed nearly the entire postseason. He was cleared to suit up for Game 5, but head coach Erik Spoelstra opted to keep the shooting guard on the bench. The Kentucky product signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension in October last year, so he figures to be an integral part of the Heat's rotation for years to come.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Good to go Monday
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Herro (hand) is available for Game 5 against the Nuggets on Monday, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
Herro has been upgraded from questionable to available Monday, as expected. The 23-year-old guard will make his return after injuring his right hand in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs against Milwaukee. It's unclear what Herro's role will be, but it is safe to assume that he will come off the bench if he sees any action.
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Heat's Tyler Herro: Expects to suit up for Game 5
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Herro (hand) has been upgraded to questionable for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Nuggets on Monday.
Herro was initially ruled out for Monday's matchup, but he'll now be in the mix to suit up as the Heat attempt to avoid elimination. The 23-year-old plans to attempt a return as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks ahead of tipoff, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that Herro hadn't been cleared to return to game action, so it's possible he faces some restrictions if he's deemed available Monday.
