Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will stay out of the major clash against the defending champion Denver Nuggets at home on Wednesday.
The Heat will be without Tyler and Kevin Love for the second game of their season series, with Jimmy Butler also listed on the injury report as probable.
The Heat enter the game having lost three straight games, going 2-3 in their previous five games and 5-4 since the end of the All-Star break.
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Tyler Herro Injury Update
Herro has been out since Feb. 23 with tendonitis in his right foot, and his next chance to return to action will be Friday against Detroit.
However, being ruled out more than 24 hours before Wednesday’s game does not necessarily indicate an imminent return.
He did not travel with the team on their two-game West Coast trip due to left knee soreness, which appears to have been less of a concern than his foot ailment.
What happened to Tyler Herro?
Before the All-Star break, the former Sixth Man of the Year only appeared in 36 of the Miami Heat’s 64 games due to various injuries.
An ankle injury kept him out for much of November. After his return, he suffered another setback due to a shoulder injury and migraines, forcing him to miss two more games.
During a match against the Pelicans on February 23, he suffered a knee injury, which has kept him sidelined ever since.
As Herro attempted to navigate tight defensive pressure while moving the ball down the field, he slipped, causing his left knee to hyperextend as he lost possession of the ball. He immediately grabbed his knee in pain and remained on the ground, visibly distressed.
How to watch Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat?
The marquee clash featuring the 2022-23 champions and runners-up will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
The match will be televised nationally on ESPN, with local broadcast options available on Bally Sports Sun and Altitude for home and away coverage.
It will also be available to stream live on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV, which allows viewers to access NBA TV with a one-week free trial and can be purchased as a subscription.
