Trade discussions involving Damian Lillard joining the Miami Heat in return for Tyler Herro being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers have kept the NBA media and members of the basketball community engaged throughout this long offseason. To the few who might be unaware of what is going on, the Blazers star finally requested a trade and has made it clear that he wants to join the Miami Heat.
Although no confirmed trade package has materialized as of this moment, many fans believe that it is only a matter of time before the Blazers decide to move on from Lillard and start the process of rebuilding. After all, they will likely receive a lot of young players and draft picks in return for trading away Lillard.
Since the general presumption at the moment is that the Heat will find a way to package Herro and others for Lillard, Blazers fans must certainly want to know how Tyler Herro will fit into his new team. With that being said, let us take a closer look and find out more.
Will Tyler Herro be a starter for the Portland Trail Blazers?
Due to the fact that Herro is a bright young star in the league, questioning his role on the Blazers might seem pointless. However, fans should remember that Tyler was already coming off the bench for the Miami Heat last season and won the 6th Man of the Year award for the 2021-2022 NBA season.
Since the Miami Heat had quite a talented roster, it made sense for Herro to come off the bench for his team. After all, he didn’t have much decline in scoring despite playing fewer minutes. However, under the assumption that he is traded to the Blazers, there is no denying that he will be a starter for the team. Here is what the Portland Trail Blazers’ roster could look like next season if they acquire Herro and trade away Lillard.
- Scoot Henderson
- Tyler Herro
- Shaedon Sharpe
- Jerami Grant
- Jusuf Nurkic
Although this Blazers team looks quite young and inexperienced, they certainly have the talent and potential to emerge as title contenders in the distant future. Of course, that is under the assumption that several of their young stars such as Shaedon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson will develop their game over the years.
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