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Tyler Herro Out for Season Start; Heat Adjust Strategies

9/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Tyler Herro had foot/ankle surgery, sidelining him for the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, with recovery expected to take one to two months or longer.
The Miami Heat will depend on Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell for scoring, while Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and rookie Kasparas Jakucionis may see increased roles.
The team cannot add a 15th player due to luxury tax constraints.
Herro's contract extension window opens on October 1, with a potential $150 million extension available.
The Heat's media day is set for September 29, followed by training camp and their preseason opener on October 4.

History

Historical Context

The NBA's 2011 collective bargaining agreement introduced luxury tax provisions that significantly impacted team payrolls. This financial framework has constrained teams like the Miami Heat, which cannot add a 15th player due to luxury tax limits, even amid Tyler Herro's injury. Such constraints shape player contracts and team dynamics, influencing competitive balance in the league.

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Story summary

Tyler Herro had foot/ankle surgery, sidelining him for the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, with recovery expected to take one to two months or longer.
The Miami Heat will depend on Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell for scoring, while Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and rookie Kasparas Jakucionis may see increased roles.
The team cannot add a 15th player due to luxury tax constraints.
Herro's contract extension window opens on October 1, with a potential $150 million extension available.
The Heat's media day is set for September 29, followed by training camp and their preseason opener on October 4.

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