Tyler Herro, the reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year, has agreed to a rookie extension with the Miami Heat. The deal adds four more years to Herro’s contract and ties him up with the franchise through the 2026-27 NBA season.
The Heat confirmed the news on their official social media but did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement. According to multiple reports, Herro’s new contract comes with $120 million guaranteed. He can also earn an additional $10 million based on incentives.
Herro had a career year in 2021-22 that saw him average 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game coming off the bench. He was the only one of two players that managed to score 1,000 points as a bench player last season. The other one was Utah’s Jordan Clarkson, who averaged 16.0 points per game.
“Tyler is an impact multi-faceted player and we are excited to have him signed for the next five years. His improvement every year since we drafted him has led to this day. We believe he will continue to get better,” Heat’s President Pat Riley said in a statement.
Tyler Herro spent his college career with Kentucky before being selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Heat. Herro earned an NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection in his first season as a pro. His current NBA career stats include 16.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
