Heat guard Tyler Herro earned his first All-Star nod in 2024/25. He also won his first three-point contest on Saturday night, defeating Buddy Hield and Darius Garland in the final round.
As Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel writes, Herro has displayed a different level of maturity this season after dealing with trade rumors for much of his career. He credits an improved mental approach for his excellent season.
“I think it comes with being OK with everything, trying to be at peace,” Herro said. “I try to work on myself off the court just as much as I was working on the court. So just being at peace, having my kids, my girl, I’ve got everything I need. So just being able to stay present.”
The 25-year-old sharpshooter said becoming an All-Star has long been a goal of his, so he was thrilled to be selected for the first time, Winderman adds.
“I’ve always wanted to be an All-Star,” he said. “I think I said that from the very beginning, not selfishly, but just trying to be ambitious in my own way. I’m a hard worker, so I feel when I’m able to put my mind on something, I usually go get what I want. So that’s usually how I try to do it. And All-Star was one of my goals coming into the league.”
Here’s more on the Heat:
- Herro brought his family and friends with him to All-Star weekend, according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, who takes a look at the former lottery pick’s journey to achieve his goal. “Just spending it with my family, getting a break,” Herro said when asked what he’s looking forward to the most this weekend. “Just seeing all my people there and being able to experience it with them.”
- Haywood Highsmith‘s playing time has dwindled of late. Is there still room for him in the rotation after the trade additions of Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson? Winderman examines that question in a subscriber-only mailbag.
- Is it inevitable that Kevin Durant will once again be linked to the Heat when the summer rolls around? Winderman weighs in on that topic for The Sun Sentinel, noting that while there still seems to be mutual interest between the two sides, Miami also wasn’t willing to part with the young players and draft capital the Suns were seeking before the trade deadline.
Sometimes you forget these gigantic grown men are really still just kids. 25. Congrats Tyler.
Rumors
This is Heat offer for Durant
Butler
Jovic
1 First
2 Seconds
It’s reasonable offer
Suns counter offer
Ask Heat to offer Two Firsts and 3 First Swaps
Suns are nuts
Phoenix Suns will trade Kevin Durant this offseason. But I don’t think they will receive the package they expecting.
I see a few teams he can possibly go to and that might have interest in him.
Detroit Pistons
Atlanta Hawks
Miami Heat
Memphis Grizzlies
Houston Rockets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Dallas Mavericks
San Antonio Spurs
D.Robinson+ 2 SRP to NETS
Rozier+Ware+Jovic to SUNS
KD to HEAT
Trade 2..
Booker to HOUSTON
Sheppard/Green/J.Smith+ Picks return to SUNS
Trade idea
Rockets trade Smith and 2 Suns Firsts to Spurs for Castle
Rockets overpay
Why?
Rockets manage luxury tax
The Phoenix Suns will also look to trade Bradley Beal which they won’t find any takers. They will also look to trade Devin Booker and will get a nice package for.
Teams that will look to trade for Devin Booker and realistically get him will be
Indiana Pacers
Detroit Pistons
Orlando Magic
Memphis Grizzlies
Houston Rockets
Kevin Durant after this season will be on an expiring deal.
Devin Booker will still have three years left on his deal after this season. Then he’s much younger.
Bradley Beal will have to stay because he will still have two years left and with the no trade clause.
Trade kd, make Neal take 20
Shots to put up good stats on a bad team and then trade him to a loser team.