How Tyler Herro’s Return SPARKS Miami Heat Playoff Push—Heat Make Roster Moves | Miami Heat Podcast
The Miami Heat eye the 6th seed as Tyler Herro nears return from fractured ribs—can his playmaking ignite a playoff surge? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down how Herro’s comeback, alongside a healthier Norm Powell, could reshape the Heat’s offensive firepower and lift them out of the play-in tournament. With Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner and Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid sidelined, the road to a top-six spot in the East opens up—will Miami capitalize?
The hosts analyze Miami’s evolving identity, recent roster moves including Myron Gardner’s promotion, and what Herro and Powell’s partnership means for the final 26 games. Plus: Are the Heat finished maneuvering before the buyout deadline?
00:00 — Herro Injury Update & Impact
12:04 — Playoff Chase & Opponent Injuries
23:46 — Roster Moves & Buyout Market
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30 Comments
Sup fellas!!!! Hope yall are doing well! 🫡🫡🫡🔥🔥
I wonder if Herro’s injury issues have something to do with a lack of proper strength and conditioning.
Myron Gardner…Pat has finally got his whale🐳
It's great news bringing Tyler back will almost assure the team will lose games against good teams with good coaches. Let's go lottery
He’s barely played this year and our offense has struggled I could see them winning a little more consistently now that he’s back and honestly we should finally be fully healthy because guys had a break and time to heal from nagging injuries
Hopefully we don’t get Turnover Tyler back.
Boy Street Clothes Wonder is back guys! Let’s see him give up just as many points as he scores. Yay Herro!
Is Goldin really that much worse that he can't see minutes even when Niko struggles?
Give us a FN break man. Tyler Herro is old news. The Heat are done for the season. If you really understand basketball you would get the idea. I’m ready to say 1st charlotte will pass us and we will be 1 and done in the play in. You actually buying this injury shit. Wake up man. A foot, an ankle, an arm and now ribs. They are giving you excuses for not making any moves.
A player was out about 2 months and today you are learning the injury was a broken rib. Do not call yourself media in south Florida. Heat treat all of ya like pieces of shit. Where is the respect?
sparks for 10 and then he hurt himself. 😂
You want the guy you’ve tried to trade for a bag of chips for 6 years to come save Bam & this mid team?! How interesting
Hes a shell of the old herro
Why rerun this team 9th place every year
Trade everyone for new draft picks
5 year project to the top
Hopium time
A lot of you are s*** fans. Go route for the knicks
Dwight Howard?
Tyler will lead The Miami Heat to the second round 🎉
You don't have to ask if it's good news, but it's the narrative that you guys have built.
Costochondritis , toe injury , etcetera , i hope his doctors are looking into arthritic conditions , don't wanna miss anything .
LETS GO HEAT LETS GO PAT LETS GO SPO LETS GO BAM LETS GO HERRO…..
People be acting like this team is good or something without Herro. Is he Ant Man, no. But he is a lights out shooter and good shot creator and rebounder. He tries on defense. This idea the Heat are better without him is just stupid and not born out by the stats.
I love these two but we need new hosts that see Tyler for what he is. I team synergy disturbance with no defense. STOP making excuses for him. He’s bringing the team down every time he’s on the court and should be traded for draft picks.
The guy is built small, lacks a great handle, isn't that athletic, is comically injury prone and NEVER AVAILABLE, and is one of the worst defenders I've ever seen. With him being such a defensive liability and his real lack of elite playmaking, it makes spo not want to play him with Kelel, who you need to develop. He also isn't and will never be a good fit next to Norm because of said defense. There's also this stigma, whether from him, his camp or the Heat, that it's such a besmirchment to him that he, God forbid, ever come off the bench. The teammate he's played with the longest in his career is someone who he bafflingly has very little chemistry with on the court. But yes, I'm sure he'll help this team win or whatever. Same bullshit every with Herro. He isn't the only issue on this roster and he has his flashes, but I'd really like to see him get traded in the offseason.
Just be the sniper we need. Not a deuce bucket.
Hes not interested in playing ball
Influencer and free money
😂 round and round the miami heat go
Tyler Herro is a much better defender than people think… – David get off the sauce. A bucket but can't defend a wet paper bag
Vlad Goldin getting more playing time at backup center should be the breaking news.
Tyler Herro is a baller – there is ZERO doubt in that. If you disagree, you're just a hater. Can he stay healthy, it doesn't seem so. The Miami Heat need to make a decision. Would any team love to have Tyler Herro on their team? Absolutely, no doubt about it. If you disagree, you're just a hater. The Miami Heat will not and should not offer him a max deal. The CBA complicates things. Let's go for that 6th seed, fellas (at a minimum)! Let's go Heat! If they refuse to tank or trade people, f*** it, get in the playoffs! Let's go Heat!
The truth is The Heat cant trade Herro because nobody wants his contract. The rest of the NBA knows Herro is an overpaid 6th man. So the Heat is just trying to get their moneys worth until thry find a way to unload herro on some other franchise