"The Miami Heat had been quietly riding high after a sneaky-good run through the 2025 NBA offseason. Their Norman Powell pickup was equal parts brilliant and mind-bogglingly cheap, their draft-night investment in No. 20 pick Kasparas Jakucionis still has major steal potential (shaky summer aside), and they may not miss Duncan Robinson as much as expected if Simone Fontecchio shoots like he did overseas."
"On Friday, though, everything came to a screeching halt, as Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reported that Heat All-Star guard Tyler Herro is undergoing surgery on his left foot/ankle. While no timetable has been offered as of yet, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press opined that Herro could be sidelined for a couple of months and miss the first month of the regular season."
"Under head coach Erik Spoelstra, the Heat have long buttered their bread on the defensive end of the court. Their man-to-man defense is relentless, their zone defense is swarming, and their interior anchor, Bam Adebayo, just might be the Association's most versatile stopper. Yet, it'll take a lot more than good defense for Miami to make noise, even in a weakened Eastern Conference."
The Miami Heat upgraded in the 2025 offseason with Norman Powell and draft pick Kasparas Jakucionis while adding Simone Fontecchio as a potential shooter. Tyler Herro is undergoing surgery on his left foot/ankle and could miss weeks or months, possibly the season's start. The Heat rely heavily on defense under Erik Spoelstra, with Bam Adebayo anchoring a swarming scheme. Last season's top-10 defense still produced a 37-45 record and a quick playoff exit, demonstrating a need for more offense. Herro's absence substantially increases offensive strain and raises the risk of a lost season.
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