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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler seems to be impressed with Tyler Herro’s play through the early stages of this season. So much so, in fact, that Butler has named Tuesdays in his honor. Butler sent out a tweet on Tuesday afternoon, noting the English origin of the name “Tyler.” He ended his caption with a […]

It was rookie Tyler Herro and not All-Star Jimmy Butler who was hitting the clutch shots against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, something Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t surprised by. Spoelstra says the Heat’s trust in Herro “has been earned within our walls.” “Look, if your max player trusts you at that point in […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler loves rookie teammate Tyler Herro. Despite being a rookie, Herro doesn’t act or play like one. He has that killer mentality the Heat love and it has been on display from Day 1. In a interview with SLAM Magazine, Bam Adebayo said the Heat made Herro guard Butler on the […]

The Miami Heat chanced upon two of the most promising prospects of the recent draft in the form of the undrafted 6-foot-2 shooting guard Kendrick Nunn and 6-foot-5 guard Tyler Herro, who Miami selected with the 13th overall pick. Both Nunn and Herro have had tremendous starts to their respective NBA careers, which absolutely bodes […]

Jimmy Butler has had a hero’s welcome since arriving in South Beach and his Miami Heat teammates have reaped the benefits of his presence through a 15-6 start to the season. Players like Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro knew they’d be in for the long haul by playing next to a rugged competitor, but they […]

The Miami Heat have a nice core headlined by Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Justise Winslow and rookie Tyler Herro. Miami is 15-5 on the season, good for a second-place tie with the Toronto Raptors in the East. With Butler leading the way, the Heat are well on their way to getting back to the playoffs […]

Miami Heat wings Jimmy Butler and rookie Tyler Herro are on the cover of SLAM Magazine this week along with third-year center Bam Adebayo. Unknown to many, however, the shoot wasn’t easy for Herro and Adebayo. Apparently, Butler hilariously tried to will his teammates to form a human pyramid in behind-the-scenes video footage of the […]

The Miami Heat are looking to bounce back after losing to the Houston Rockers on Wednesday night, and they might just be able to do that as they are facing the NBA’s worst team the Golden State Warriors. A lot of players have stepped up to help the Heat earn the fourth-best record in the […]

It appears that the Miami Heat will be coming in shorthanded against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, with recent reports stating that Justise Winslow will be forced to watch from the sidelines yet again as he continues to recover from his recent concussion: Tyler Herro, Kelly Olynyk questionable for tomorrow. Justise Winslow remains out. […]

On Thursday against the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro told All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler to get out of his way because he wanted to guard Suns star Devin Booker. Both Herro and Booker played their college ball at Kentucky, so the Heat youngster took his matchup with Booker — one of the […]

Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat has admitted that he modeled his game after Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. The Heat will face the Suns on Thursday. And for the first time, Herro will face against the player who has served as the main inspiration for his playstyle. Per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, […]

A pair of Miami Heat rookies, Tyler Herro and Kendrick Nunn, have started their professional careers and the 2019-20 season red hot. In fact, they are responsible for the Heat’s fast 4-1 start in the Eastern Conference. According to SportsCenter, the two first-year guards have combined to score 194 points so far — the highest […]

A University of Kentucky fan lost his mind after getting a game-worn wristband from one of his heroes, Tyler Herro, to be precise. The now Miami Heat guard played only one season in Lexington before declaring for the NBA Draft in 2019, but he’s already had a massive following dating back to his days as […]

Jimmy Butler joined the Miami Heat via a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers over the offseason. Along with Butler, the Heat also obtained rookie Tyler Herro out of Kentucky, and the youngster has already proven himself to be a tremendous offensive player due to his exploits during the preseason. Now, during a game against […]

Twelve teams have passed on Tyler Herro in this year’s draft, and some may already be rethinking their choices after his impressive start for the Miami Heat in the 2019-20 NBA regular season. The 19-year-old sharpshooter recorded 29 points on an efficient 7-for-9 shooting clip against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. According to ESPN, it […]

We’ve got some rookie-on-rookie crime going on, as this year’s lottery picks Cam Reddish just put on Tyler Herro in a poster with a ferocious one-handed jam. The highlight came early in the fourth quarter of the Atlanta Hawks versus Miami Heat match on Tuesday, when the 20-year-old Duke product blew by Herro and drove […]

Miami Heat rookie guard Tyler Herro lighted it up against the distracted Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, scoring 19 second-quarter points, pushing the South Beach franchise up 10 at the half against Atlanta (via Bleacher Report). Tyler Herro WENT OFF for 19 PTS in the 2Q 🍿 pic.twitter.com/0AhA0Ud8h5 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 30, 2019 […]

The NBA might just have to wait until December to see No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson make his debut, but several members of the 2019 rookie class had themselves a strong debut with their respective teams. From high-octane scorers to surprisingly poised outings, here are a few performances that caught our eye: PJ Washington […]

With the NBA’s 2019-20 regular season tipping off tonight, the NBA on TNT crew gave their predictions on the year, with Hall of Fame power forward Charles Barkley forecasting a Rookie of the Year award for Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro. Chuck is already out here making guarantees 👀 pic.twitter.com/aqadkJspT4 — NBA on TNT […]

The season hasn’t even started and already, Dion Waiters of the Miami Heat is already in the center of a drama-filled spat between himself and his team. On Sunday, the Heat announced that they were suspending the 27-year-old for his conduct that was deemed detrimental to the team. According to reports, the 6-foot-4 shooting guard […]

Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters hasn’t been happy with his role in preseason, and he was just suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team. Instead of just accepting the suspension quietly, Waiters is only pouring more gasoline on the fire with his posts on social media. There’s a lot going on here, including […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro created a bit of a scene against the Orlando Magic as he talked some trash to Magic veteran Michael Carter-Williams — resulting in a double technical. Veteran forward Jimmy Butler — who is known as a grinder himself — added to the hilarity in a postgame interview saying that he […]

Tyler Herro may be a 19-year-old rookie, but he’s not going to allow anybody to disrespect him. As the Miami Heat took on the Orlando Magic in a preseason tilt on Thursday night, the rookie shooting guard was knocked down by Michael Carter-Williams — only to get up, nail a 3-pointer in a Magic defender’s […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been one of the most impressive rookies during the 2019 NBA preseason. Through three games, Herro is averaging 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting better than 50 percent from beyond the arc. Herro has also shown his ability to create separation as a secondary ball handler, […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is excited for the team and, well, for rookie guard Tyler Herro. Herro, who was drafted 13th overall by the Heat in the 2019 NBA Draft, has been tagged by his fellow rookies as the best shooter in their class. However, Wade argued the 19-year-old is more than just a […]

Rookie Tyler Herro turned heads in his preseason debut against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring a game-high 18 points coming off the bench and sparking the Miami Heat to a 107-89 win. The Kentucky product had impressed people with his shooting in pre-draft workouts, and showed just why during the Summer League, only to put […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro never backs down from any challenge, and Jimmy Butler respects him for it. Butler shared his thoughts on Herro, the Heat’s 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. From Butler’s observation, the 19-year-old is the type who’ll go against anybody and take on the challenge — be it in […]

The Miami Heat are set to start the season, and there’s an air of positivity surrounding the team. Despite them still being in a rebuilding process, there are great expectations set on incoming second-year forward Duncan Robinson and rookie Tyler Herro. ESPN sports analyst Jalen Rose talked about the Heat’s immediate future after one of […]

Besides acquiring four-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat’s other major offseason acquisition came in the form of Tyler Herro, their 2019 draft selection. Herro was taken by the Heat with the 13th overall pick after a single season under Coach John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard has been lauded […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says rookie Tyler Herro will have to “earn everything” in Miami. The Heat have one of the best cultures in the NBA. Spoelstra believes as long as Herro commits to getting better every day, he will flourish with the Heat. “Every team is different, like every young player is […]

After turning heads left and right during Summer League, Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro is drawing high praise from head coach Erik Spoelstra. Spoelstra says his biggest takeaway after watching Herro in Summer League is the Heat youngster loves competition and is always looking for ways to improve his game. “Tyler embraced the new challenge […]

The NBA recently asked members of the 2019 draft to vote on their classmates in several categories. As part of their deliberations, the rookies recognized Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro as the best shooter in this year’s draft. Via NBA.com: Which rookie is the best shooter? 1. Tyler Herro, Miami — 33% 2. Kyle Guy, […]

Recently retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is a big believer in the franchise’s 2019 first-round pick Tyler Herro. Herro was selected by the Heat with the 13th overall pick in last June’s draft. He spent a single season with Kentucky Wildcats before entering the draft and joining the South Beach franchise. At the Jr. NBA […]

Tyler Herro, the 13th overall pick by the Miami Heat in the 2019 NBA Draft, has just inked a multi-year deal with Nike as reported by Nike DePaula. Official: Miami Heat sharpshooter Tyler Herro has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Nike. pic.twitter.com/ezBe1sWV2Q — Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) August 6, 2019 The 19-year-old Herro hinted last […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro is expected to play a major role for the team this season. Selected 13th overall in this year’s draft, the Heat already sees him as a foundational piece of the team’s future. President Pat Riley believes that he can be an All-Star someday, too, despite the fact that he hasn’t […]

The Miami Heat made a big splash by adding All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, but one move that still looks underrated is drafting point guard Tyler Herro. Bam Adebayo agrees. The Heat selected Herro with the 13th pick in this year’s draft, and the 19-year-old Kentucky product immediately impressed in his Summer League stint. Miami team […]

NBA Summer League is a launchpad for the youngest players in the league. Typically, Summer League team consists of team’s rookies and second-year players, as well as overseas and G League players fighting to prove they’re worth a roster spot on an NBA team or another overseas franchise.  Every year, players stand out, whether they […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder has asked the Miami Heat for multiple young, valuable assets in trade conversations involving their franchise point guard Russell Westbrook, but the Heat have refused, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Among the pieces, OKC has asked the Heat to include rookie guard Tyler Herro in the proposed trade, but […]

The Miami Heat have interest in acquiring Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder, but prefer not to include Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro in a potential deal, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The Heat and Westbrook have mutual interest. The Thunder are widely expected to trade the former MVP before the […]