From the onset of the season, Tyler Herro’s availability — or lack thereof — has thrown a wrench in the Miami Heat’s season.
Herro missed the team’s first 17 games recovering from offseason foot injury before suffering a toe injury in early December, sidelining him for the last 10 games.
Well, the seventh-year guard could be on the precipice of returning Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was upgraded to questionable on the team’s most recent injury report, indicating a return is near, at the very least.
Herro, 25, has appeared in just six games this season. He’s averaging 23.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists, shooting 50.5 percent from the floor and 40.5 percent from 3-point range.
When he’s healthy, the Heat’s 6-foot-5 guard is one of the Heat’s best shotmakers. He had a career-best season in 2024-25, making his first All-Star team. He averaged career highs in points (23.9) and assists (5.5) on 47.2 percent shooting and 60.5 percent true shooting.
Jaime Jaquez Jr., who exited Saturday’s 10-point loss with a sprained right ankle, is unlikely to play. Nikola Jovic (groin) is questionable, while Vlad Goldin, Keshad Johnson and Jahmir Young will all be out, as they’re currently with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Miami’s game against New Orleans tips off Sunday at 6:00 p.m. EST. For more on that game, click here!
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PLEASE SPO, DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AS BEFORE! DO NOT
PUT HERRO IN WITH THE STARTERS LIKE YOU DID LAST TIME.!!!
~ Heat Fans~
Perfect game against the perfect opponent for Ty to get back into things.
With Jaquez out, it would be a perfect opportunity to incorporate Herro into the second unit