The Miami Heat have had multiple role players develop into great players like Jaime Jaquez Jr, Norman Powell, and Nikola Jovic, but this also makes life difficult for Tyler Herro who missed the first 18 games of the 2025-26 season.
With the Miami Heat Sitting at 10-6, it begs the question if Tyler Herro should become a trade candidate?
Tyler Herro has been their “cornerstone” but the truth is, there is a serious question if the team is better off with Herro on a $40 million+ contract, or getting assets in a trade.
Here’s why a Tyler Herro to the Charlotte Hornets makes a ton of sense. This is a prediction, not a report.
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The Charlotte Hornets are in a position where adding a proven scoring guard could accelerate their rise in the Eastern Conference, and Tyler Herro fits that need perfectly.
Charlotte has struggled for years to find a consistent secondary creator who can space the floor, score in the half court, and alleviate pressure from LaMelo Ball. Herro, coming off multiple seasons averaging over 20 points per game, fits the exact archetype: a shot-creating combo guard who can generate offense both on and off the ball.
With the Heat potentially looking to reshape their roster and Herro’s contract being both movable and valuable, the timing aligns for Charlotte to explore a bold upgrade.
Pairing Herro with LaMelo Ball gives the Hornets one of the league’s most dynamic offensive backcourts. Ball’s elite vision and passing thrive when surrounded by high-level shooters, and Herro is a career 38–40% threat from deep who excels relocating off screens and punishing help defenses.
The two complement each other stylistically—LaMelo orchestrates, Herro scores. Herro can run second-unit offense, handle late-clock possessions, and give Charlotte a stable go-to option when defenses load up on Ball.
This kind of offensive structure is something the Hornets simply haven’t had, and it could unlock a much more efficient, balanced attack.
The addition of rookie wing Kon Knueppel makes a Herro trade even more appealing. Knueppel brings size, shooting, and high-IQ team play at the wing, meaning the Hornets would not be sacrificing spacing or ball movement by adding another guard.
Instead, they would be creating a modern offensive trio: Ball as the creator, Herro as the scorer, and Knueppel as the connector.
That combination would help diversify Charlotte’s offensive flow, giving them three players who can shoot, pass, and dribble, while maintaining lineup flexibility. For a team trying to build a sustainable identity, Herro provides an immediate, reliable offensive engine to pair with their young core.
Miles Bridges’ presence further enhances the fit. Bridges thrives in transition and as an opportunistic scorer who benefits from playmakers who draw defensive attention.
With Ball running the break, Herro spacing the floor, and Knueppel’s passing instincts, Bridges would get easier shots at the rim and more open looks from deep.
Offensively, the quartet fits naturally together, creating a lineup with spacing, creation, and athleticism. If Charlotte believes this group can grow together and reestablish competitiveness in the East, trading for Tyler Herro could be the move that shifts their timeline from rebuilding to accelerating.
Why Miami Doesn’t Need Tyler Herro
This Miami Heat team has been cruising with a core of rangy big’s Bam Adebayo & Kel’el Ware, a top-5 on-ball defender Davion Mitchell, and arguably the 6th man of the year Jaime Jaquez Jr. who seems to average 15 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, on elite efficiency.
Tyler Herro Stats
In the 2024–25 season, Tyler Herro averaged 23.9 points, 5.5 assists, and 5.2 rebounds across 77 games, playing about 35.4 minutes per night. He shot 47.2% from the field, 37.5% from three, and 87.8% from the free‐throw line, showing improved efficiency on high usage.
Tyler Herro Contract
Tyler Herro is still under his four-year, $120 million rookie extension with the Miami Heat, per Spotrac. He is set to make $31 million in the 2025–26 season and $33 million in 2026–27.
In addition, he has up to $10 million in incentives built in—$2.5 million per season tied to high-level achievements like MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, or All-NBA honors, assuming he meets certain games-played criteria.
While he was eligible to negotiate a new extension this fall, the two sides did not reach an agreement before the deadline, meaning any new deal will have to wait until next offseason.
Herro’s current deal gives Miami both stability and flexibility. The guaranteed salaries and modest incentive structure make his salary relatively team-friendly for a high-output scoring guard.
At the same time, Herro is eligible for a massive future extension: he could sign a three-year, $149.7 million deal starting in 2027, or potentially a four-year, $206.9 million agreement, depending on performance and All-NBA qualifications