Miami Heat's Tyler Herro Out Until November After Successful Foot Surgery

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season after undergoing successful surgery on his left foot and ankle, with an expected recovery timeline of about eight weeks. Herro, who had a career-best season averaging 23.9 points, 5.5 assists, and shooting 47.2% from the field, sustained an impingement last season that worsened with an offseason ankle injury, leading to the surgery after conservative treatments failed. His absence leaves the Heat relying on new acquisition Norman Powell and other teammates to fill the scoring void. The Heat, who were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season by the Cleveland Cavaliers, open their season on October 22, 2025, against the Orlando Magic. While there is optimism for Herro's return during the season, the team faces an early challenge without their primary scorer and first-time All-Star. This injury underscores the importance of the Heat's offseason moves as they aim to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference.