The 90-minute operation treated posterior impingement syndrome in his ankle and was done by Dr. Thomas San Giovanni, with the help of Heat doctors Dr. Harlan Selesnick and Dr. Frantz Lerebours at Doctors Hospital Surgery Center in Miami.
Herro is expected to be sidelined for about eight weeks. A precise return date will be determined once he begins rehab and recovers from surgery. The ankle issue had troubled him during offseason training and got worse in recent weeks.
The Heat’s training camp starts on September 30, and the regular season begins on October 22 in Orlando. If Herro misses the first month as expected, he could miss around 16 games.
Tyler Herro is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 23.9 points per game—3.1 points more than his previous best—while playing a career-high 77 games. He made the All-Star team for the first time and also won the league’s 3-point contest during All-Star weekend. Herro set personal records in shooting accuracy (.472), 3-pointers per game (3.3), and assists per game (5.5).
Last season, he scored 40 or more points in three games, after having only one 40-point game in his first five NBA seasons. However, injuries, particularly to his feet and ankles, have been a recurring issue. He missed at least 15 games in each of his first four seasons and missed 40 games in the 2023-24 season.
This season, Herro will earn $31 million as part of the third year of his four-year, $120 million contract. He will become eligible for a contract extension next month. The Heat could offer a new deal worth nearly $150 million over three years, or they might wait until next summer, when a four-year extension topping $200 million could be possible.
FAQ
What surgery did Tyler Herro undergo?
Tyler Herro had surgery to fix a posterior impingement issue in his left ankle and foot.
When was the surgery performed?
The surgery took place on Friday at Doctors Hospital Surgery Center in Miami.
Who performed Tyler Herro’s surgery?
Dr. Thomas San Giovanni performed the surgery, assisted by Heat team physicians Dr. Harlan Selesnick and Dr. Frantz Lerebours.
How long is Herro expected to be out?
He is expected to miss about eight weeks, though the exact return may depend on his rehabilitation progress.
When does the Miami Heat training camp start?
The Heat open training camp on September 30, 2025.