Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro hasn’t appeared in a game this season. (Mandatory Credit: Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The return is near for Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro!
When it was initially reported in September that Herro was undergoing surgery, the timeline the team projected was “around eight weeks.” Well, we are now at that eight-week deadline, and Herro began practicing with the team on Sunday.
His return his near, but how near? According to the Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds, Herro’s return “seems like” Monday, Nov. 24 against the Dallas Mavericks.
The target for Tyler Herro’s return still seems like Monday vs. Dallas.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) November 19, 2025
If Herro returns Monday, he would still be eligible to meet the 65-game minimum for postseason awards. Though he wouldn’t be able to miss a single game for the remainder of the season.
Tyler Herro should, theoretically, fit Heat’s new fast-paced style:
Led by Norman Powell (for 12 games), Jaime Jaquez and Bam Adebayo (9 games), the Heat have patched it up quite well without Herro. But Wednesday’s rock fight against Golden State or their Oct. 30 loss to the San Antonio Spurs were prime examples of games where they missed their one-time All-Star.
Herro had a career year last year, averaging 23.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists on very good efficiency. There will likely be an adjustment period with him in this new offense, but the 6-foot-5 guard should, theoretically, fit well offensively.
Miami will play two games away from home against Chicago and Philadelphia before returning home for a four-game homestead. Monday’s matchup against Dallas will be the second night of a back-to-back.
What are you most looking for in terms of his return? Let us know in the comments!
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