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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 18: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat reacts after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter of an NBA play-in tournament game on April 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Miami Heat are 3-1 to start the 2025-26 NBA season. Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo look excellent, Davion Mitchell seems to be a real point guard, and Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are elite role players.

Miami is off to an excellent offensive start, averaging a league-leading 131.5 points per game. They’ve managed to find that success without Tyler Herro. He has missed all four games and the preseason with an ankle injury.

Herro is expected to return in mid-November, although the Heat got a positive update on his recovery.

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 18: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat reacts after a three-pointer against the Atlanta Hawks during overtime of an NBA play-in tournament game on April 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Miami Heat Get Tyler Herro Injury Update

Last season, Herro averaged 23.9 points and 5.5 assists, both career-highs. He made his first All-Star Game. However, his efficiency tanked in the playoffs, and Miami got swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

It’s early in the season, although as the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks struggle, the Heat look to be the best versions of themselves. It’s not far-fetched to call them one of the better teams in the East, and they may get Herro back sooner than initially thought.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s Ira Winderman reported that Herro traveled with the team to San Antonio. He will not play in the October 30th matchup against the Spurs, although he did not join the Heat on their first road trip.

For the Heat, getting Herro on the plane and on the sidelines is a massive step in the right direction. While his return is still several games away, Miami can hope that he will be near 100% when he finally makes his season debut.

Adding one of the better shooters and scorers in the NBA to this Heat roster should only give them a boost, allowing them to stay ahead of several rivals.

Miami Heat Refuse to Tank, And It Pays Off

After losing Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors last season, the time seemed right for Miami to tank. Adebayo had a down year, and youngsters Kel’el Ware and Pelle Larsson looked like promising players to build around.

Instead of embracing a tank, the Heat doubled down on their core, adding Powell, who has been excellent.

Miami boasts the second-best record in the East, but they have a tough schedule coming up. Their next four games are against the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, and Denver Nuggets, all on the road.

If Miami can weather that storm without its best player, it should be poised to go on a playoff run this season. The Heat looks good, and it’s reasonable to assume they will only get better.

Attempting to rebuild this season, when the East is at its worst, would not have boded well. Instead, Miami remains relevant, and, importantly, a free agent destination.

Jonah Kubicek Jonah Kubicek has been covering the NBA since 2021 and has served as a writer, editor, and social media manager. When he’s not catching a game, he can be found cooking, reading, or meticulously planning his garden. More about Jonah Kubicek