Miami Heat's Tyler Herro Out Eight Weeks After Ankle Surgery

Miami Heat star guard Tyler Herro underwent surgery on his left ankle to address posterior impingement syndrome, sidelining him for at least eight weeks and delaying his return until mid-November. Despite this setback, Herro, who had his best career season with averages of 23.9 points, 5.5 assists, and 5.2 rebounds and earned his first All-Star selection, expressed determination to return stronger, warning the NBA that he will "tear the league back down" once he recovers. The Heat, who are aiming to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference, have reinforced their roster with players like Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell to offset Herro's absence. Herro's surgery was performed by Dr. Thomas San Giovanni and assisted by Heat team physicians at Doctors Hospital Surgery Center in Miami. The team and Herro appear focused on making a strong comeback after last season's disappointing playoff exit, with Herro motivated to elevate his game and lead Miami to success. His Instagram post from the hospital bed, which included a profane but determined message, highlighted his resilience and competitive spirit as he recovers.