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Tyler Herro secures the bag

Former Kentucky Wildcats star and current Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro just landed his first major payday.

After three standout seasons to begin his NBA career, Herro has earned a four-year, $130-million contract extension with Miami, according to ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski.

Herro was entering the final year of his rookie deal. Now, he can focus on the upcoming NBA season without worrying about his contract.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro – the NBA’s reigning Sixth Man of the Year – has agreed on a four-year, $130 million contract extension, his agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman of @Excelbasketball tell ESPN.