The Miami Heat are careening toward an organizational crossroads. At some point, sooner than later, they'll have to decide whether to commit to their current core or keep their options open in hopes of eventually landing one of the NBA's elite.
This could all come into focus as soon as October 1, when All-Star guard Tyler Herro first becomes eligible for an extension worth up to $150 million for three years. It's a tricky situation with no obvious solution in sight. Commit too soon, and the Heat risks overpaying for a one-way contributor. Let this linger, though, and Miami might repeat the frustrations from the Jimmy Butler fiasco.