Tyler Herro didn’t exactly leave Miami quietly.
The former Heat guard, now part of the blockbuster deal that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to South Beach, took a shot at both Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on his spam account on Instagram on Thursday. And when leaked DMs surfaced, Herro had even more to say about Adebayo.
“You should get paid $60M to be a top tier defender on some nights? I’m just wondering.”
He doubled down with another message:
“I’m just saying should an elite defender be making $60M a year?”
That’s a sharp jab at a teammate he spent all seven of his seasons with in Miami. It also stands out because Adebayo made $37.1 million in 2025-26, while Herro was at $31 million, so the $60 million number wasn’t tied to their actual salaries.
The post itself, which also took aim at Antetokounmpo and Adebayo’s shooting, touches on the same basketball issue that has followed both big men: they’re elite defenders, but not viewed as strong offensive fits because of their jump shooting. Even so, the Heat clearly decided the trade was worth it. Miami gave up a hefty package to get Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, and the franchise is unlikely to lose much sleep over moving Herro.
The full return to Milwaukee was massive: Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft (Nate Ament), unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, a pick swap in 2030, and a 2033 second-round pick.
Now the Bucks are reportedly expected to listen to offers for Herro as they move into rebuild mode after dealing Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee native or not, Herro could still bring back a solid haul. He averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game for Miami in 2025-26.
Herro’s production dipped after his 2025 All-Star season, though injuries were a factor. If he stays healthy and gets a big enough offensive role, he should still be able to put up big numbers next season. And if he does, the Heat-Bucks matchups may have a little extra edge to them - assuming Herro is still in Milwaukee.
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