Famous mouth: It is recommended that the Heat reorganize the lineup & it is too mediocre now, there is no need to give Herro 55 million a year

June 15th In a recent podcast co-hosted with famous reporter Zach Loway, famous talker Bill Simmons proposed that the Heat have fallen into a mediocre cycle and should completely reorganize the lineup. He is worried about the future direction of the team and the possible financial impact of Taylor Herro's next contract.

"There are a few Heat fans who are very angry at my idea of ​​wanting to disband the Heat, but why? You will have a 42-40-year record every year in the next five years. Would you be willing to give Herro a $55 million contract every year?" Simmons said.

Despite a record of 37 wins and 45 losses in the regular season this season, the Heat became the first team to win two playoffs as the 10th seed and enter the playoffs. However, they were swept out by the Cavaliers in the first round.

The Heat have made the playoffs in six of the last seven seasons, including the 2020 and 2023 Finals. However, their failure to continue to break through to become true champion contenders in recent years has raised questions about the long-term feasibility of the current core lineup.

Taylor Herro has played his best career performance this season, averaging 23.9 points, 5.5 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 37.5% from three-pointers.

Judging from the current contract, Herro will receive a salary of $31 million in the 2025-26 season and $33 million in the 2026-27 season. He will be eligible to renew his contract by October this year and may sign a three-year, $150 million contract. If he waits until the summer of 2026, he can pursue a four-year, $207 million contract extension.

At the same time, rumors of the Heat and Durant's deal are constantly being made. According to Shams, the Heat were one of three teams participating in Durant’s discussion before Game 4 of the NBA Finals.