Tyler Herro Unbothered Over Heat Contract Extension

Merlin sees Miami guard Tyler Herro entering his extension window (through Oct. 20) eligible for a three-year, $150M max, and he’s calm about it. Herro said, "I expect to get something done" but added, "It's not as important as you all think," stressing he wants to remain in Miami "at a respectable number." He’ll miss at least the first month after ankle surgery, so timing and health matter. Merlin knows this matters because Herro just earned his first All-Star nod and wants both respect and stability without becoming a distraction. The Heat prefer continuity; Herro’s stance — firm on value but flexible on a max — gives both sides room to negotiate. If he returns healthy, the scales tip toward a deal; if not, leverage shifts.