Tyler Herro's stunning injury, which is expected to keep him out through the start of the regular season, is truly unfortunate. However, it may emerge as somewhat of a blessing in disguise for the Miami Heat. With this injury, they can now push back the Herro contract extension decision to next summer without any regrets.
Eligible for a huge three-year, $150 million max contract extension in October, the Heat can now elect to shelf those extension talks. Miami doesn't have to feel the pressure of agreeing to an extension now with Herro, giving the Heat some much-needed roster and future flexibility to work with for the next calendar year.