Taylor Hero s contract renewal countdown, reveals that the whole league is keeping a close eye on the Heat

On August 6, the undercurrent of the NBA free market reappeared. According to well-known reporter Brett Siegel, the renewal of Miami Heat defender Taylor Herro is becoming the focus of close attention of many teams during the offseason.

150 million contract is in front of him, and a three-year maximum salary contract worth nearly $150 million is waiting for him. This potential big contract will directly cover the time after the 2026-27 season.

Rile's attitude has become a key variable

The reason why each team is closely watching this matter is directly pointed at Heat President Pat Riley. Siegel pointed out in particular: "Riley has always been known for his prudence in renewal issues." Behind this evaluation is the reality that Jimmy Butler's contract renewal negotiations are deadlocked this summer. Whether the Heat is willing to spend a lot of money on Hiro is seen as the management's key judgment on the team's future competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.

Salary expectations and market positioning

According to Heat team reporter Greg Sylvander, the expected annual salary of the Herro camp in the contract renewal negotiations is aiming at the range of US$41 million to US$42 million. Compared with its existing contracts - 31 million next season and 33 million annual player options for the 2026-27 season - this asking price has increased significantly.

The data is impressive but controversial

Last season, Herro performed comprehensively: he played in 77 regular season games, averaged 23.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in 35.4 minutes per game, with a shooting percentage of 47.2%/37.5%/87.8% respectively in the three events. He is already a reliable scoring machine on the Heat's bench.

But controversy ensued. US media Bleacher Report recently listed him as the second in the league's "most overrated player", second only to Hornets core Lamelo Ball, and even ahead of Grizzlies' defensive player Jaren Jackson Jr., Lakers' rising star Reeves and Kings head Fox.