The Tyler Herro era in Miami is over, and he didn’t exactly leave quietly.
After the Heat pulled off the offseason’s biggest swing by landing Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Bucks, Herro ended up as part of the price tag. Miami sent out a major package to get Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, with Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, a 2030 pick swap, and a 2033 second-round pick all going to Milwaukee.
Herro, who spent his first seven seasons in Miami, seemed to let some frustration spill onto Instagram on Thursday. On his spam account, he took a shot at both Antetokounmpo and his former teammate Bam Adebayo.
The jab centered on the idea that neither big man is known as a strong shooter, even though both are elite defenders. That defensive upside is part of why Miami is expected to become one of the league’s best defensive teams.
The part that really added fuel, though, came in leaked DMs. Herro was seen going after Adebayo directly.
“You should get paid $60M to be a top tier defender on some nights? I’m just wondering.”
He followed that with another line aimed at the same point:
“I’m just saying should an elite defender be making $60M a year?”
The timing makes it even more surprising, since Herro and Adebayo were teammates throughout Herro’s entire seven-year run in Miami. The salary gap wasn’t close to what Herro suggested, either - Adebayo made $37.1 million in 2025-26, while Herro made $31 million.
For now, Herro’s future may be just as unsettled as his exit from Miami. The Bucks are reportedly open to offers for him as they move into rebuild mode after dealing Antetokounmpo. And if Milwaukee does move him again, there should be plenty of interest.
Herro, a one-time All-Star, averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game for the Heat in 2025-26. He took a step back after his 2025 All-Star season, but injuries were part of that story. If he stays healthy and gets a big enough role, he should still put up numbers next season.
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