The Miami Heat are coming off a turbulent NBA season marked by significant changes and a series of unfavorable circumstances, both for the players and the front office. As they look ahead to future projects, much of the franchise’s hope is now riding on All-Star guard Tyler Herro—who, according to recent reports, could be preparing to push for a major contract extension.
Considering his steady rise to stardom, there’s mounting evidence that Herro will seek a substantial salary bump in his next deal. Heat insider Greg Sylvander recently suggested that Herro may aim for an extension worth around $42 million annually—using another NBA player’s recent deal as the measuring stick.
“With ‘never been an All-Star & probably won’t ever be an All-Star,’ Mikal Bridges getting 4 years, $150 million, you can bet Tyler Herro, if he has back-to-back seasons at heightened efficiency, is going to ask for well north of that salary,” Sylvander posted. “I expect he will want $41–42 million per year at least.”
Despite all the adversity, Herro took a meaningful step forward last season. With Jimmy Butler sidelined for stretches, Herro embraced the role of primary scoring option and thrived in it.
He averaged 23.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game while shooting an efficient 47.2% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range. His production didn’t go unnoticed—it earned him his first-ever NBA All-Star nod.
That said, when compared with Bridges and the contract he just secured, Herro’s reported demands don’t seem particularly unreasonable. In fact, given his offensive output and upside, Herro might actually be undercutting his true market value. However, it remains to be seen whether Bridges’ contract becomes a benchmark or an outlier.
A $42 million annual deal may not undervalue Herro—especially if he continues trending toward becoming a perennial All-Star. If anything, the coming seasons offer a chance for the Heat guard to prove he’s worth even more.