Tyler Herro, despite still having two seasons guaranteed on his four-year deal worth $120 million, is hoping to secure a new and more rewarding contract extension in the coming months.
The guard earned his first career All-Star selection during last season, which has helped fuel his confidence in asking for a higher payday. However, convincing Pat Riley to offer such a deal may prove tough, as the Heat president is well-known for his reluctance to give out expensive extensions or trades.
That same firm stance played a part in Jimmy Butler being traded to the Golden State Warriors during the trade deadline.
Herro’s Contract Future Draws Attention
If Miami is hesitant to invest big money in Herro, other NBA teams might show interest. At just 24, he is averaging 23.9 points per game and showed during the 2024-2025 playoffs that he can perform when it matters.
Even though those numbers are solid, many basketball followers argue that Herro is being rated higher than he deserves.
When ClutchPoints reported that Herro will be eligible for a new three-year extension close to $150 million in October before the 2025-26 season begins, they also pointed out that several teams are watching the situation closely.
Pat Riley’s past behavior around contract negotiations, such as his careful handling of Jimmy Butler’s case, makes this a situation people want to follow.
But when that report reached social media, the reaction was far from supportive. Many users wasted no time questioning both Herro’s value and the interest other teams supposedly have in him.
Public Reaction Casts Doubts
One user on social media posted a mocking comment saying, “Monitoring Tyler Herro” as if he’s a superstar, followed by laughing emojis. That sentiment echoed across other posts from basketball watchers who feel Herro’s actual value doesn’t match the kind of attention being reported.
Although Herro did have a good 2024-2025 season that helped his stock across the league, some still find it hard to believe that so many teams are seriously observing his situation before any formal negotiation with the Heat has started.
Another person expressed disbelief at the potential size of Herro’s contract, saying, “Herro at 50 million a year?? 3/150 is crazy for him. Meanwhile, you have Luka at 3/165.”
This comparison brought Luka Doncic’s deal into focus, though Herro’s contract expectations are unlikely to have any influence on what Doncic agreed with the Lakers. Still, this brings up the conversation about whether Herro truly deserves to receive such an amount.
One social media user did not hold back, plainly writing, “Anybody need an overpaid backup PG that doesn’t pass?!”, clearly showing their disapproval of any huge contract being given to Herro.
There’s little expectation that Herro trade talks will start immediately unless Pat Riley decides to make a public move or a strong statement. Until then, things may stay quiet while the Heat front office decides how to move forward.
