By Richard Pereira
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Miami Heat star guard Tyler Herro sent a warning to the NBA after undergoing surgery ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.Herro was dealing with foot and ankle pain throughout the summer, ultimately deciding to have surgery to deal with it. It will sideline him for at least eight weeks, meaning that he will miss several games until his probable return in November.More news: Heat Receive Brutal Tyler Herro Injury Update Before SeasonHe was in a hospital bed as he took a photo of himself and published it as a story post via Instagram. It was there that he wrote a clear warning to the league when he steps back onto the court for the Heat this upcoming season.“Imma tear the league back down once I get off this weak a** bed,” Herro said in the story post.MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 26: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center on April 26, 2025 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)Herro has stood out as one of the Heat’s best scorers, taking over as the top option following the team’s blockbuster trade of Jimmy Butler III to the Golden State Warriors. He earned his first All-Star selection, a positive sign of things to come for him and the Heat.Herro’s sixth NBA season saw him finish with averages of 23.9 points, 5.5 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game after 77 appearances. He shot 47.2% from the field, including 37.5% from beyond the arc, and 87.8% from the free-throw line.Despite his growth as a scorer and shooter, he took a step back during the Heat’s first-round playoff series against the 1-seed Cleveland Cavaliers. He produced 17.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest on less efficient shooting splits, far from the standard Miami needs to succeed in the postseason.More news: Lakers, Heat Trade Talks Receive Massive Update From InsiderHerro is aware of the conditioning he needs when he gets back on the court, looking to take that next step with his offensively talented skillset. The Heat need a reliable scorer they can turn to in big situations, and he currently stands out as that player when he’s fully healthy.With Herro out to start the year, the Heat will look to Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Nikola Jovic, and Davion Mitchell, among others, to step up. Miami has remained competitive as a play-in team for the last two seasons, but after trading Butler this February, its floor and ceiling might prove to be lower than before.Miami will begin its preseason with a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. ET before playing five more contests. The squad will start the regular season on the road, facing the Magic on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. ET.For all the latest NBA news and rumors, head over to Newsweek Sports.
