Should The Miami Heat Shift Tyler Herro's Role In The Lineup?

The Miami Heat's seventh consecutive loss marks their longest streak since the 2008 season, when they were defeated in 15 straight games.

Most are struggling to point out Miami's biggest issue, but NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor believes the problem stems from their backcourt.

“I think Miami, right now, one of two things need to happen. The [Tyler] Herro-[Terry] Rozier backcourt either needs to be split up, with one of them going to the bench being a super sixth man," O'Connor said on The Ringer's 'The Mis Match' podcast. "Or another move needs to be made, possibly moving Tyler Herro. Being a good young trade chip, possibly to some teams around the league, but we just saw months ago when they were trying to go get Damian Lillard. Not a lot of teams wanted Herro, but I do think Herro has made some progress over the course of the season, where perhaps at this time of the year more teams could have some interest."

“I think Miami right now, one of two things need to happen. The Herro-Rozier backcourt either needs to be split up with one of them going to the bench being a super sixth man. Or another move needs to be made, possibly moving Tyler Herro.” - @KevinOConnorNBA pic.twitter.com/PcVWqrLpiT
— Dru (@dru_star) January 30, 2024

Rozier was acquired by the Heat on Jan. 23, playing in their latest four games. His most impressive outing in Miami came on Monday evening against the Phoenix Suns, where he scored 21 points on 57.1 percent shooting. Meanwhile, Herro recorded 17 points on 5 of 18 shooting.

"I'm trying to sacrifice how I play to fit the team and try to be more of a catch and shoot guy to fit the offense," Herro said following Monday's loss.

Herro and Rozier's lack of experience alongside each other could have a factor in the poor amount of success. Allowing the tandem time to adjust to one another's play styles could result in dominance down the stretch.

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