Herro Out, Kuminga Frustrated & Nets’ Young Guard Trade

1. Tyler Herro Undergoes Surgery

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will miss the start of the 2025-26 season due to surgery on his left ankle and foot. Reuters+1
He tried non-surgical treatments like cortisone and PRP (platelet-rich plasma), but they didn’t resolve the issue. Reuters
Herro averaged 23.9 points and 5.5 assists last season. He’s an All-Star now, and his absence may force Miami to rework early rotations. Reuters

2. Kuminga Deletes Social Media as Contract Talks Stall

Jonathan Kuminga removed his Instagram and X accounts during ongoing contract negotiations with the Golden State Warriors. SFGATE
The staunch deadline for accepting the qualifying offer ($7.9 million) works against him. SFGATE
Reports cite frustration. His agent and team have yet to agree on a long-term deal. SFGATE

3. Nets Acquire Kobe Bufkin in Rebuild Move

The Brooklyn Nets completed a trade to bring in Kobe Bufkin from the Atlanta Hawks. The Times of India+1
Bufkin, a former first-round pick, gives the Nets youth and potential. The Times of India
Atlanta gets cap flexibility and some financial relief. For Brooklyn, this signals continued faith in building via young assets. The Times of India

Analysis & Implications

• Lineup adjustments: Herro’s absence forces the Heat to find scoring elsewhere. Young guards may get more minutes early on.
• Contract strategy: Kuminga’s choice will affect not only his career, but also how Warriors manage their restricted free agent rules.
• Rebuild vs. win-now: Nets are clearly leaning toward long-term growth rather than immediate championship contention. This follows their earlier trades and picks.

Conclusion

These three fronts—injury, contract drama, and youth trades—highlight much of what defines NBA offseason volatility. While fans focus on stars and big names, teams often make moves with longer windows in mind. For Miami, Golden State, and Brooklyn, 2025-26 might test how well those longer views translate into wins.