Tyler Herro is already playing himself into a dangerous financial situation

Tyler Herro looks good, but do the Milwaukee Bucks really want to pay him a massive contract?

By Jack Simone · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 6:37 PM

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Behind the Buck Pass argues Tyler Herro's strong stats could price him out of Milwaukee's plans.
Herro joined the Bucks as part of the trade return for Giannis Antetokounmpo on an expiring contract.
Through his first four games, Herro averaged 23.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists.

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Behind the Buck Pass argues that Tyler Herro's strong early performance for the Milwaukee Bucks creates a financial dilemma ahead of his free agency. Acquired following the trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Herro is on an expiring contract and is producing impressive individual statistics, which the writer suggests will inflate his contract demands.

Writer Jack Simone notes that despite Herro averaging 23.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists across four games, the Bucks have opened the season with a 1-3 record. The outlet contends that Milwaukee should consider trading Herro rather than committing to a massive payday.

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