The deadline for rookie scale extensions is just a month away, and the Heat have a major decision to make regarding Tyler Herro, writes Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel. After earning Sixth Man of the Year honors last season, Herro is in line for a new contract that Winderman estimates will exceed $25MM per year, whether that happens in the next 30 days or in restricted free agency next summer.
Winderman believes the most important factor for Miami’s front office is determining whether a significant trade is likely to present itself before the February deadline. Herro could be a valuable bargaining chip in landing another star, but if his extension is already in place, the poison pill provision will make him extremely difficult to move in 2022/23.
Situations involving the players most likely to be dealt this offseason have already been resolved, and no other stars appear unhappy with their current teams. However, Winderman points to the Pacers’ Myles Turner and the Hawks’ John Collins as players who might be available and notes that situations can change rapidly in a few months. He also points out that the rising salary cap means more teams will have money to spend next July, so Herro will be almost certain to receive a generous offer sheet.
There’s more from Miami:
- KZ Okpala has a new opportunity with the Kings, but the Heat gave him plenty of chances before deciding to trade him, Winderman states in a separate story. The power forward spent nearly three full seasons in Miami before being shipped to Oklahoma City in February, but he was never able to establish himself as part of the rotation.
- Heat fans have gotten used to watching the team pursue star players, but that may not be a realistic option for this season, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. The Heat are the only Eastern Conference playoff team that didn’t add a new rotation player during the offseason, and Jackson notes that no All-Star has tried to force his way to Miami since Jimmy Butler, even though it was rumored as a possible destination for Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell. Jackson says it’s a more realistic strategy to use some of the team’s draft assets to target someone along the lines of Turner, Jae Crowder or Bojan Bogdanovic if the Heat need a boost around the deadline.
- The Heat will hold training camp in the Bahamas, Jackson adds in a separate piece. Baha Mar, one of the Caribbean’s largest event venues, announced that it has a multi-year deal in place with the team.
Heat have to be looking at adding a power forward by using Duncan Robinson’s deal plus most likely a first round pick.
Just some names Julius Randle, Daniel Theis, Jonathan Isaacs, Larry Nance, Bojan Bogdanovic and Lauri Markeneen.
I’d test the waters on Randle and see how inclined the knicks are to trade him. He could be good with his inside out scoring, play making and rebounding. Theis could be a cheap option. Issac’s I think has serious potential to still develop but at worse would still be a terrific defender. Larry Nance I doubt would be likely but worth asking about, Bojan would be great with his efficiency and availability, then lastly Markeneen. Test the waters with Lauri but I doubt the jazz wants to get rid of him after how he’s playing playing overseas.
If I had to list them I’d go Randle, Bojan, Isaacs, Lauri, Theis and Nance.
I’m not sure if the Jazz are interested in Duncan Robinson’s contract.
Probably not hence why you’d need to throw away a first to get it done
Healthy isaacs is the best option…but his healthy is big issue.knick will accept it.
Think Erik Spol would get the best of if Isaacs and that he would fit the locker room well. Lowry Oladipo Butler Isaacs Bam Herro off the bench that’s very solid. Isaacs would be good for the team trying to win a championship now but also be a good stepping stone for the future with Herro and Bam.
The Miami Heat should be patient with giving Tyler Herro his extension. He’s a very nice young player but like Pat Riley said he has to improve on the defensive end to at least be a average defensive player. If he can do that then he’s worth the bag. If not he’s going to for ever be a 6th man.
Duncan Robinson is the most likely player to be traded on this roster. The Miami Heat can go a number of ways with him. I really like the Jonathan Isaac idea. But like you said he has to be healthy. He’s that young and long rangy defensive player that can make some noise. I also like the Myles Turner idea because he’s a true Center that can shoot threes. Then he’s one of the best shot blockers in the NBA. Bam Adebayo will be able to play his natural position at Power Forward. Bam Adebayo is going to be great at Power Forward or Center. He’s that special.
Bojan Bogdanovic isn’t a bad idea at all.
Julius Randle will be a bad fit because he needs the ball and won’t stretch the court.