
#14SG · Miami Heat
Height
6'5"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
26
College
Kentucky
Experience
6 yrs
Wingspan
6'3.3"
Reach
8'4.5"
Hand Size
8" × 8.75"
Grade Tyler Herro
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On the field, Tyler Herro grades out as a strong SG for Miami Heat (B Impact). That places him 18th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at B-, good value. The public read is positive (B- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 394 | 20.5 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 48.0% | 38.2% | 87.8% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 33 | 20.5 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 33 | 20.5 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 48.0% | B+ B+ |
| 2024-25 | ![]() | 77 | 23.9 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 47.2% | A- A- |
| 2023-24 | ![]() | 42 | 20.8 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 44.1% | B+ B+ |
| 2022-23 | ![]() | 67 | 20.1 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 43.9% | B+ B+ |
| 2021-22 | ![]() | 66 | 20.7 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 44.7% | B+ B+ |
| 2020-21 | ![]() | 54 | 15.1 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 43.9% | B B |
| 2019-20 | ![]() | 55 | 13.5 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 42.8% | C+ C+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/14 | @ CHA | L 126-127 | 34 | 23 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7-18 | 3-6 | -2 |
| Sun, 4/12 | vs ATL | W 143-117 | 22 | 5 |
Length
2 years
Total Value
$64.0M
Guaranteed
$64.0M
AAV
$31.0M/yr
Tyler Herro earns a B- Contract Value Index (CVI), a grade that reflects a mismatch between his on-court performance and the organizational uncertainty surrounding his future in Miami. His 2025-26 season output—20.5 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 4.1 APG across 33 games—supports a B+ performance tier, demonstrating the scoring consistency and all-around play that earned him Sixth Man of the Year honors in 2022 and a max-level contract in the first place. At $31M AAV over two years, Herro sits squarely in the upper tier of shooting guard compensation, a salary that reflects his proven ability to generate offense and his track record as a legitimate NBA contributor. However, the dominant media narrative—one dominated by trade speculation positioning him as expendable capital rather than a franchise cornerstone—drags his CVI grade down from where his individual production would otherwise merit it. The Heat's recent roster moves, including the waiver of Terry Rozier and a rest-of-season signing of a backup guard, signal organizational ambiguity about Herro's long-term role, creating a tense disconnect between his legitimate credentials and his standing as a player the organization may be willing to move. This two-year window is likely to be resolved through transaction rather than commitment: Herro is too talented to be deadweight, but the narrative drift and trade chatter mean his contract value to Miami is conditional on resolution of his status.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Tyler's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Tyler Herro ranks 18th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Tyler between Coby White (B+) just ahead and Jalen Williams (B+) just behind.
Graded higher
Coby WhiteCharlotte HornetsB+Donte DiVincenzoMinnesota TimberwolvesB+Shaedon SharpePortland Trail BlazersB+Graded lower
Jalen WilliamsOklahoma City ThunderNo transactions found for this player.
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| 0.7 |
| 0.4 |
| 48.0% |
| 37.8% |
| 91.7% |
| 2024-25 | ![]() | 77 | 23.9 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 47.2% | 37.5% | 87.8% |
| 2023-24 | ![]() | 42 | 20.8 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 44.1% | 39.6% | 85.6% |
| 2022-23 | ![]() | 67 | 20.1 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 43.9% | 37.8% | 93.4% |
| 2021-22 | ![]() | 66 | 20.7 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 44.7% | 39.9% | 86.8% |
| 2020-21 | ![]() | 54 | 15.1 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 43.9% | 36.0% | 80.3% |
| 2019-20 | ![]() | 55 | 13.5 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 42.8% | 38.9% | 87.0% |
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| 8 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 2-9 |
| 1-6 |
| +10 |
| Thu, 4/9 | @ TOR | L 114-128 | 28 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6-12 | 3-5 | -2 |
| Tue, 4/7 | @ TOR | L 95-121 | 30 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5-8 | 1-4 | -12 |
Tyler Herro earns a B+ Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level shooting guard putting up solid numbers for the Miami Heat. He's averaging 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists through 394 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Tyler's strongest area is PPG at 20.5, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 4.8 (shooting guard median: 5.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Tyler ranks 18th. Tyler is a reliable contributor who the Miami Heat can count on game to game.
Inside the Miami Heat ecosystem, the take on Tyler Herro settles at a B- sentiment grade. The dominant media narrative surrounding Herro isn't celebrating his on-court contributions but rather positioning him as expendable trade capital—a primary asset in proposed packages to acquire a higher-profile star. Multiple credible reports have suggested Herro himself believes his tenure with Miami is nearing its end, and this convergence of departure rumors and organizational ambiguity has created a muddled public perception that subtly undermines his standing as a franchise cornerstone, despite his legitimate credentials as a Sixth Man of the Year award winner and a consistent 19-plus points per game scorer. The disconnect between his A- performance grade and the B- sentiment speaks to a professional awkwardness: on the court during the 2025-26 season, he's averaging 20.5 PPG across 33 games, but off the court, the Heat's organizational moves—including the waiver of Terry Rozier and depth signings—signal no definitive commitment to keeping him long-term. What prevents his sentiment grade from falling further is that reputation layer—his max-level contract and proven track record keep him from being treated as a sunk cost—but the trade speculation and narrative drift mean Herro enters the final stretch of the regular season in a holding pattern that will likely resolve only through a transaction or explicit Miami commitment.
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