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It sure looks like Trae Young’s trade rumors were perfectly timed to snag Tyler Herro

Related Topics: Tyler Herro, Trae Young, Miami Heat

Tyler Herro was a healthy scratch in the Miami Heat’s game on Sunday, just one day before Trae Young was officially announced as a legitimate trade candidate.

Coincidence? I think not.

Tyler Herro is a healthy scratch yesterday. Today, Trae Young was reported to be working with the team on a trade. Coincidence? pic.twitter.com/ubHumOLMxX

— Sam Allred (@Smallred25) January 6, 2026

The Heat are in a tricky situation. GM Pat Riley outright refuses to tank, but his team isn’t ready to compete. After Jimmy Butler painfully forced his way out of Miami, the team embraced a radical offensive scheme to revitalize the team by setting almost no ball screens.