Tyler Herro shines in return
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With guard Tyler Herro missing 45 of the Heat’s 56 games before the break, Miami hasn’t had its full core available much this season. But after missing 15 straight games because of a rib injury, Herro made his return on Friday to make the Heat as healthy as it has been all season.
Herro finished with 14 points (5-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and six assists in 23 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 win over the Grizzlies.
The Miami Heat face the Memphis Grizzlies in a matchup that promises high-level action in the NBA regular season, but one question arises among fans: Will Tyler Herro and Norman Powell play?
According to a league source, Herro has been recovering from three fractured ribs after suffering a buckle rib fracture during the Heat’s Jan. 10 road loss to the Indiana Pacers. Herro went on to play the next three games with the help of Toradol shots to ease the pain, but a subsequent MRI on his ribs revealed the severity of the injury.
According to an NBA assistant coach, concerns about Tyler Herro’s reliability have intensified behind the scenes.
Tyler Herro and Norman Powell are both a part of the Miami Heat's injury report for their clash against the Atlanta Hawks.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro discussed his choice to wear an NFL-style flak jacket underneath his jersey as he returns from a rib injury on Friday.
The Miami Heat hope to get a boost to their playoff hopes when Tyler Herro returns to the lineup, possibly as soon as Friday when they visit the Atlanta Hawks for their first game after the All-Star break.
Heat stars Norman Powell and Tyler Herro speak on the main goal of the team, which relates to the play-in tournament.
The Miami Heat could have Tyler Herro back as soon as possible based on the latest update for the All-Star guard. Herro has been limited to just 11 games this season due to injuries, with a rib injury keeping him out since January 17.
Nothing passive aggressive this time. Not amid the winning. Not with what’s working. So Tyler Herro off the bench? Off to a good start, as the Miami Heat reformulate amid health and hope.