Tyler Herro’s extension timetable with the Heat dominates the summer narrative, but the price tag isn’t the only obstacle. Bridges and Fox set eye‑catching benchmarks for four‑year deals that heat-check Herro’s ceiling: Bridges around 150 million, Fox near 229 million, with Herro potentially landing a three‑year, roughly 150 million max on Oct. 1. A veteran scout ranks Herro as the No. 1 talent among the trio, with Fox close behind and Bridges third, highlighting the offense‑driven case for Herro even as Heat roster questions linger into 2027‑28. The Heat must navigate Bam Adebayo’s lock‑in $52.6 million cap hit while mapping a supporting cast around Herro.

Beyond Herro’s deal, the article ties in Nikola Jovic’s rookie‑scale extension window and the broader Heat youth pipeline, including Jovic’s potential MLE path and euro competition performance. The ripple effects touch Heat G League moves, discipline around 3‑and‑D roles for Johnson, and the organization’s long‑term tax considerations. It all fuels a nuanced fantasy calculus: weigh Herro’s offensive peak against defensive gaps, cap pressure, and the probability of a late‑career supermax if All‑NBA honors arrive.