Miami Warmth guard Tyler Herro underwent profitable left ankle surgical procedure on Friday and can miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season. The Warmth introduced that the timetable for Herro’s return is eight weeks, placing Herro out of the lineup till at the least mid-November.

Based on the Miami Herald, Herro, 25, handled some discomfort in his left ankle whereas figuring out throughout the offseason. Herro acquired “platelet-rich plasma and cortisone injections” lately because the workforce hoped to keep away from surgical procedure with coaching camp set to start on Sept. 30. Nevertheless, the discomfort continued and surgical procedure was considered as the most suitable choice.

Final season, Herro averaged profession highs in factors (23.9) and assists (5.5), whereas capturing a career-best 47.2% from the sector. Herro, who led the Warmth in scoring, shot 37.5% from past the arc and earned his first All-Star nod. Herro, who is ready to make $31 million this season, turns into extension eligible on Oct. 1. 

With Herro anticipated to overlook the beginning of his seventh NBA season, the Warmth shall be counting on veteran guard Norman Powell alongside Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins and Kel’el Ware. Powell, who will possible slide into Herro’s spot within the beginning lineup, was acquired throughout the summer time in a three-team commerce with the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz. Powell has a monitor report of being one of many league’s higher perimeter shooters. The veteran guard shot 41.8% from long-range final season, the third time prior to now 4 seasons that he related on at the least 40% of his 3-point makes an attempt.

The Warmth, who’ve the tenth-best odds to win the Jap Convention (+4500 at FanDuel) had been eradicated within the first spherical of the NBA playoffs for the second consecutive season as they had been defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 4 video games. Miami will open its season on Oct. 22 on the Orlando Magic.