Tyler Herro Injury Update Boosts Heat Ahead of Hornets Play-In Game
Tyler Herro has been cleared and is listed as available for Miami’s play-in meeting with Charlotte. The guard’s availability arrives after a season marked by recurring injuries.
Herro’s injury timeline
Herro played in 33 games this season. He averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
- He missed the first 17 games after left ankle surgery for posterior impingement syndrome.
- Five games into his return, a toe injury sidelined him for 13 of the next 14 contests.
- After five more appearances, a rib contusion cost him 15 straight games.
- He was healthier in the final two months, missing four of the last 26 games.
- He experienced a sore right foot on April 10 but has since been cleared to play.
Latest injury update
The team’s official injury report lists Herro as available despite lingering right-foot soreness. Miami said he cleared all required hurdles and can suit up for the must-win matchup.
Other roster notes
Simone Fontecchio and Andrew Wiggins are also listed as available. Fontecchio has a sore left ankle, while Wiggins deals with left big toe sesamoiditis.
Pelle Larsson is questionable with a lower right leg contusion. Nikola Jovic and Dru Smith are ruled out.
Match stakes and broadcast
The game takes place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. It is part of the NBA Play-In Tournament.
The winner advances to face either the Philadelphia 76ers or Orlando Magic for the No. 8 seed. The losing team is eliminated from postseason contention.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST. The game will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Series history and team form
Miami won the regular-season series against Charlotte, 3-1. The Heat took the first three meetings by an average margin of 17.7 points.
The Hornets earned a 30-point win on March 17. That result came after Charlotte improved markedly in 2026.
Since January 1, the Hornets sit 33-16, the sixth-best mark by percentage in the league. They won six of their last 10 regular-season games.
Miami stumbled following Bam Adebayo’s 83-point showing on March 10. The Heat went 6-10 in their final 16 games but closed the regular season with two straight wins.
The Tyler Herro injury update boosts Heat ahead of Hornets play-in game. His presence strengthens Miami’s rotation for a high-stakes matchup. Filmogaz.com will monitor further developments and report any changes.
