Tyler Herro’s nonchalant approach on potential Heat extension

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Tyler Herro dispelling the need for Jimmy Butler after a quote he said was taken out of context, there’s no doubt that he had his best season in the NBA this past year. While Herro’s season ended in rough fashion after the Heat were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the season as a whole was an ultimate success, as an extension down the line is on the table with the star giving his take on the matter.

Heat’s Tyler Herro says “not the biggest deal” on extension this October

Herro is already on contract for the next two seasons, making $31 million and $33 million, respectively, but is eligible for an extension starting October 1 with the deadline on the 20th of that month. It would be up a three-year deal worth $150 million, where after the two years he has left, he would make $50 million and $54 million, but the two sides don’t necessarily have to get one done in that timeline.

However, one could argue it would be more beneficial for Herro to wait as he will be eligible for a four-year, $207 million contract through the 2030-31 season in 2026. Herro would even hint at that during Wednesday’s exit interview, as he would downplay getting an extension done as soon as possible and saying he wants to stay in Miami.

“Not the biggest deal, but I would love to be here. The front office, the organization, the city, everyone knows how much I love Miami. I’ve been here since I was 18, 19. I’ve got two kids here. “This is really home for me. I love being here. Basketball is why I’m here at the end of the day. I want to win, and I know how badly this organization and city want to win. We will see what happens. If it doesn’t get done in October, then we can get it done next summer. It will just be a little bit higher of a price.”