A bit of a different format today.

Instead of the usual Q&A, we offer a selection of responses from a posted offered Thursday on X in regards to Tyler Herro’s return and the analysis that has followed.

That post:

“Understand the clicks and the business. But Tyler Herro has only been back 6 games and only played in 2 during the four-game losing streak. The Heat are 3-3 with him in the lineup. You know what the Heat were in their first six games to start the season when Tyler was out? 3-3.”

Understand the clicks and the business. But Tyler Herro has only been back 6 games and only played in 2 during the four-game losing streak. The Heat are 3-3 with him in the lineup. You know what the Heat were in their first six games to start the season when Tyler was out? 3-3.

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 11, 2025

A sampling of the reaction:

– “I think it’s a combination of this lineup not working and Spoelstra benching Ware when he was at his best. I also think the offense has changed since Herro returned. I don’t remember seeing many high screen and rolls before he returned.” – Ivan.

– “It’s not Tyler’s fault that Coach benched Ware. It’s been easy layups for other teams since Ware went to the bench.” – Abel.

– “Ira, we have been doing this dance for years. Time to move on. Shake it up . Live a little.” – Buckets.

– “Herro’s stats don’t lie. Big season incoming.” – Evason.

– “Because Tyler came back, Wiggins has to play the 4, and Ware has to sit. Tell me this isn’t a shift in how the team played when we had cohesion? Herro makes life difficult defensively for the rest of the team.” –Days.

– “Heat are much better without Herro.” – Ace.

– “We can debate about Herro all day long, but with this current lineup,  we might win a first round playoff matchup, but we won’t win a title. It’s time for Riley to be Riley and to make the trade of all trades to get Giannis.” – Cas.

– “Thanks, Ira. Relieving to see some people thinking logically.” – David.

– “It’s not about this season, it’s about many seasons. Herro is not taking this team to the next level. Herro helps this team to get to the play-in and a first-round exit, that’s it. He shouldn’t get extended by the Heat.” – Oscar.

– “Now do the rest of the games he was out until he came back.  What a weird tweet where you chose the exact timeframe that fits your narrative.” – Fred.

– “It’s not ‘Herro’ it’s Spo deciding Herro’s  back so I’m going to force Wiggins at 4 and cut Ware’s minutes. Not to mention Herro is poor on defense making having a shot blocker even more important.” – AZ.

– “Appreciate the objectivity because the Herro hate is getting out of control.” – Nuby.

– “Not sure whose fault it is. Unfortunately, there are loud lunatics who are sure that Herro somehow is causing Fontecchio to miss all open threes.” – Denis.

– “Eye test Ira. Not sure whose fault it is, but since 14 came back, the team is off. Other guys are not playing nearly as well (Ware, JJJ, Pelle).” – Elon.

– “I think one problem with this is Tyler being in and out the lineup messes up the rotations. Spo keeps trying to figure out who to start and none of the lineups have been good since his return. The bench was so much better when guys knew when they would play.” –  Kiandra.

– In regards to Herro come back, timing was coincidental to guys regressing to their mean. Simone was streaky in Detroit, Jaime missed shots near basket last year like he has past 2 weeks, Ware/Jovic/Pelle ups downs have nothing to do with Herro. The return to level was inevitable. –  Tom.

– “Do your job, you bald headed rodent, and tell those old stubborn idiots in the front office how could they have been employing a losing player for the past 7 seasons and not come to realize it? – Deezy. (Editor’s note: I believe bald-headed should be hyphenated as a compound modifier.)