Tyler Herro Injury History

Tyler Herro is a professional basketball player for the Miami Heat in the NBA as of November 2024. Born on January 20, 2000, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Herro developed his basketball skills at Whitnall High School in Greenfield, Wisconsin. As a four-star recruit as per Rivals and 247Sports, Herro committed to the University of Kentucky. In his sole year at Kentucky, Herro started in 37 games while averaging 14 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

In the 2019 NBA draft, the Miami Heat selected Herro as the 13th overall pick in the first round. His rookie season in 2019-20 showed promise, as he averaged 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Herro's breakthrough came in the 2021-22 season when he posted impressive numbers of 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. His exceptional performance off the bench, including eight games with 30 or more points, earned him the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. This achievement put him in elite company, matching Lou Williams' record for most 30-point games in a season by a reserve player. In the 2023-24 season, Herro continued his upward trajectory. He recorded career-high averages with 20.8 points per game while adding 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

Tyler Herro Injury History

Since joining the Miami Heat in 2019, Tyler Herro has encountered multiple injuries that have significantly impacted his playing time. These injuries, primarily affecting his ankles and foot, have forced him to miss numerous games throughout his NBA career, testing his resilience and the team's depth.

As per For Sports, these are all injuries that Tyler Herro sustained in his NBA career:

DATE	INJURY
3/7/24	Foot
2/23/24	Foot
2/22/24	Foot
2/4/24	Headache
1/20/24	Shoulder
1/11/24	Shoulder
11/8/23	Ankle
4/16/23	Hand
4/7/23	Quad
2/26/23	Rib
2/23/23	Knee
2/12/23	Knee
1/9/23	Achilles
1/6/23	Back
12/16/22	Ankle
12/13/22	Ankle
12/11/22	Ankle
12/9/22	Ankle
12/7/22	Ankle
12/1/22	Ankle
11/29/22	Ankle
11/26/22	Ankle
11/24/22	Ankle
11/6/22	Ankle
11/1/22	Eye
2/14/22	Knee
2/6/22	Knee
1/19/22	Conditioning
12/14/21	Quad
11/27/21	Soreness
11/18/21	Wrist
11/9/21	Back
4/24/21	Foot
4/22/21	Foot
4/19/21	Foot
4/10/21	Foot
3/15/21	Shoulder
2/21/21	Hip
2/11/21	Health and Safety Protocols
2/2/21	Knee
1/31/21	Neck
1/29/21	Neck
1/15/21	Neck
9/7/20	Hip
9/5/20	Hip
2/3/20	Right Ankle
1/15/20	Knee
11/11/19	Ankle

Major Injuries Sustained by Tyler Herro in the NBA

Ankle Injury (February 2020)

As per The Rookie Wire, during his rookie season, Herro suffered an ankle injury that required him to wear a walking boot. The injury occurred during a regular-season game, forcing him to miss 10 consecutive games as per Basketball Reference. The Heat managed his recovery carefully during their six-game road trip, gradually working him back into the lineup.

Ankle Injury (November 2023)

A severe ankle injury disrupted Herro's promising start to the 2023-24 season during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. According to Yahoo Sports, the incident occurred in the first quarter when he landed on Jaren Jackson Jr.'s foot while attempting a floater. At the time of the injury, Herro was leading the Heat with an impressive 25.3 points per game. The injury proved significant, causing him to miss 18 consecutive games, according to Basketball Reference.

Foot Injury (March 2024)

Herro's most recent setback involved a persistent foot injury that required PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) treatment as per the Miami Herald. The PRP therapy, which uses the patient's blood plasma and platelets, was administered to accelerate the healing process. During this period, he also dealt with a hyperextended left knee, though he recovered from the knee issue. The foot injury, which developed during the All-Star break, resulted in a 17-game absence, further impacting his availability for the Heat, as per the Miami Herald.