Heat guard Tyler Herro has lofty goals for the future and is determined to improve on the defensive end of the floor, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald writes.
Herro, an accomplished offensive player who has averaged 12.9 points per game in his rookie season, believes it’s imperative to take the next step defensively in order to complete his quest of becoming an All-Star player.
“My thing is, I don’t want to just be a scorer. I plan on being an All Star one day and that’s what I’m set to work out to be,” Herro said. “I know it’s going to take a lot obviously and it’s going to happen on both ends of the floor. I’m allowing coach Spo’ and the rest of the staff to push me every day.”
Herro, 20, was the No. 13 pick of the 2019 NBA draft out of Kentucky. He’s worked closely with Heat assistants Chris Quinn and Anthony Carter this season, also receiving clips from his trainer in Wisconsin to help him become a better defensive player.
“He sends me clips of Avery Bradley, Patrick Beverley, guys that are on the ball and get into the ball when ball screens come,” Herro said. “There are a bunch of guys who are really good at what they do.
“I know it’s a long road and a long process. Defensively is the biggest area I need to improve in. My offense is fine as of now.”
There’s more out of Miami today:
- Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn have yet to join the Heat in Orlando, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel relays (via Twitter). Both players remain away from the organization and haven’t reported for the league’s mandatory quarantine period. Miami’s first game falls on Saturday, August 1 against Denver.
- The Heat may have to survive for the immediate future without Nunn and Adebayo, Winderman cautions. Whether the team’s shorthanded roster will be sustainable is unclear, with Nunn and Adebayo representing two-fifths of the starting lineup this season. There is no concrete timetable for their return.
- Winderman ponders in a separate story whether Dion Waiters won his stand-off with the Heat from earlier in the season. Miami suspended Waiters multiple times for team violations and could’ve kept him on the roster if they wished, ultimately choosing to trade him to Memphis in February. Waiters signed with the Lakers after receiving his release from the Grizzlies and is currently gearing up for a deep playoff run.
Heat have 25.7 million salary cap space offseason
109.1 – 83.4 = 25.7 million
Which free agent should Heat sign?
me
Rakeem Christmas
Probably need a PG since Dragic’s contract is about to expire.
Unlikely
One year deal to Gallo $25.7 million
How about this?
one year deal $25.7 million to sign Ibaka
10 million MLE to sign Josh Jackson
And the Heat were doing so well!
Heat don’t need to save space for Giannis! I’ll let them in on a secret Giannis is gonna do like kd and heyward and tell them no thank you ! They should load up for next year might be the last year of butlers prime and the last year bam is cheap
The Heat can probably survive without Nunn, as Butler can take over ball-handling duties and Dragic can definitely start if he has to. However, losing Bam would be awful for playoff positioning. Olynyk and Leonard are decent role players, but they can’t replicate the versatility Adebayo brings to the table