Erik Spoelstra on Tyler Herro’s return: It’s all hands on deck

Tim Reynolds: Spo on Herro playing: “Right now, it’s all hands on deck.” Says he went through both shootaround and subsequent tests with trainers to be available. Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds What’s the buzz on Twitter? Ira Winderman @ IraHeatBeat …

Tim Reynolds: Spo on Herro playing: “Right now, it’s all hands on deck.” Says he went through both shootaround and subsequent tests with trainers to be available.

Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Tyler Herro back in Heat mix for Game 7 after missing three games with groin strain. https://t.co/OTnEPL2laU pic.twitter.com/AdtLhjnsp36:57 PM

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Tyler Herro (groin) made significant progress and passed the necessary steps to be available for Game 7 tonight against the Boston Celtics. – 6:51 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says Tyler Herro has passed all tests with training staff and has made significant improvement with his strained groin. pic.twitter.com/pyJvrWl7uj6:48 PM

Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
“It’s all hands on deck”
Spo on why Tyler Herro will be available for Game 7. – 6:48 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Eric Spoelstra says Tyler Herro has passed all his tests. – 6:48 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat’s Tyler Herro expected to return for Game 7 of East finals vs. Celtics miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…6:48 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Soelstra said Herro passed testing levels required by team to be available with groin injury – 6:47 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Spo on Herro playing: “Right now, it’s all hands on deck.” Says he went through both shootaround and subsequent tests with trainers to be available. – 6:47 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Spo says it’s all hands on deck with Tyler Herro and he has passed all his tests with the trainers. Did shootaround this morning. – 6:47 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Spoelstra on Herro: “It’s all hands on deck. He passed his testing with the trainers.” – 6:47 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Oer Miami – Tyler Herro (groin) still listed as questionable, and will warm up “with the intent of playing.” – 6:45 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) will warm up with the intent to play in tonight’s Game 7 vs the Celtics, the team says. – 6:44 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Marcus Smart and Rob Williams will play tonight, while Tyler Herro is warming up with the intent to play, per the teams. – 6:44 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Miami’s Tyler Herro is expected to play in Game 7 tonight vs. Celtics. – 6:44 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro will warm up with the intention to play
Whole team intact for game 7 – 6:44 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tyler Herro will warmup with the intent to play tonight.
Remainder of the questionable Heat players are in the same boat. – 6:44 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat injury update:
Tyler Herro (groin): Available
Kyle Lowry (hamstring): Available.
Gabe Vincent (hamstring): Available.
Max Strus (hamstring): Available.
P.J. Tucker (knee): Available. – 6:43 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Heat say Tyler Herro and the rest of the players on the injury report will be “warming up with the intent of playing” – 6:43 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tyler Herro will warm up pre-game with the intent to play. #Celtics #Heat6:43 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Looks like Tyler Herro will play. He will warm up with the intent to play. – 6:43 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Herro will try to play. Warming up – 6:43 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Tyler Herro will warm up with the intention of playing. – 6:43 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat, Erik Spoelstra have forged a bond of conciliation rather than confrontation. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…5:04 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Erik Spoelstra didn’t even have to finish the sentence.
After Miami’s season-extending win, players and staff were standing around him in the locker room.
“There’s no two better words…” Spo said.
“Game 7,” about a half-dozen people responded in unison. basketballnews.com/breakingnews/g…3:53 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Concern remains for Heat’s Herro ahead of Game 7 vs. Celtics, “It’s a sensitive injury, so got to take his time.” https://t.co/OTnEPL2laU pic.twitter.com/jcRJbd1yLh3:22 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat’s Udonis Haslem explains the biggest misconception about Bam Adebayo’s offensive game miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, a Tyler Herro update from morning shootaround – 3:18 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Heat’s Udonis Haslem explains the biggest misconception about Bam Adebayo’s offensive game miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, a Tyler Herro update from morning shootaround – 12:19 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat, Erik Spoelstra have forged a bond of conciliation rather than confrontation sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…12:13 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Bam rocking a Tyler Herro t-shirt at practice today. The Heat look and sound ready for the moment that Game 7 will bring. Photo via @MalindaAdams pic.twitter.com/uiZaKmekHx11:44 AM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Erik Spoelstra, with a smile: “I told the guys when we brought it in (from shootaround) Good luck trying to take a nap.” – 11:31 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Erik Spoelstra says Tyler Herro is still questionable for Game 7. – 11:31 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra said Tyler Herro is still questionable for Game 7. – 11:30 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra told players after shootaround today, “Good luck trying to take a nap.” – 11:30 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Spoelstra said no Herro decision on tonight – 11:30 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
‘If you’re a competitor, you want this kind of scenario more than any other scenario that this game can provide’.
Erik Spoelstra sets the tone for Game 7 and emphasizes the Heat’s biggest motivation. And it’s not Draymond Green’s comment. #HEATCulture
sdna.gr/mpasket/970843…10:52 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
“We have some great competitors in our locker room and this is competition at its highest, purest form. A Game 7. Elimination game for both teams. If you’re a competitor, you want this kind of scenario more than any other scenario that this game can provide.” – Erik Spoelstra. pic.twitter.com/j4RUUVaT5s9:27 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
From yesterday: Heat fined $25,000 by NBA for bench behavior in Game 6. Also, a Tyler Herro update miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…9:25 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat, Erik Spoelstra have forged a bond of conciliation rather than confrontation. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… P.J. Tucker reflects on first season with Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra, as NBA Eastern Conference finals against Boston Celtics draw to close. – 9:14 AM

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Brady Hawk: Erik Spoelstra on Tyler Herro’s injury status: “He’s doing rest and treatment today. He won’t do any court work or anything today.” “We’ll see him in the morning. See the progress he’s made.” Says it’s a wait and see thing -via Twitter @BradyHawk305 / May 28, 2022

Erik Spoelstra on Tyler Herro’s injury status: It’s a wait-and-see thing

Brady Hawk: Erik Spoelstra on Tyler Herro’s injury status: “He’s doing rest and treatment today. He won’t do any court work or anything today.” “We’ll see him in the morning. See the progress he’s made.” Says it’s a wait and see thing Source: …

Brady Hawk: Erik Spoelstra on Tyler Herro’s injury status: “He’s doing rest and treatment today. He won’t do any court work or anything today.” “We’ll see him in the morning. See the progress he’s made.” Says it’s a wait and see thing

Source: Twitter @BradyHawk305

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier —Eleventh heaven? Heat with a mixed, memorable history in 10 previous Game 7s; Also, Spoelstra on Herro, Draymond sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…4:07 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Asked Erik Spoelstra on how Draymond Green’s comment motivated the Heat locker room. “I don’t know. Each person can find different forms of motivation. We have a big audacious goal that’s motivating enough”, he said. #HEATCulture3:27 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra on what stuck out from the film of Jimmy Butler’s 47 last night:
“He was just extremely efficient and fundamental. I think that’s one of the most underrated parts of his game.” – 3:19 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Spoelstra said the Heat are still taking a “wait and see”approach with Herro in regard to him potentially playing in Game 7 Sunday. He’ll try to get a workout in tomorrow and they’ll see where he’s at. – 3:18 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra:
“There’s nothing like a game 7. And I’m just really glad we all get to experience that together.” – 3:17 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra on Tyler Herro’s injury status:
“He’s doing rest and treatment today. He won’t do any court work or anything today.”
“We’ll see him in the morning. See the progress he’s made.”
Says it’s a wait and see thing – 3:17 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Five Degrees of Heat from Friday night’s 111-103 win in Boston: sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…
1. Harrowing, but able to close.
2. Jimmy Butler conjures his LeBron.
3. Kyle Lowry, Max Strus step back up.
4. Start sets the tone.
5. Tyler Herro still in a waiting game. – 12:19 AM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Erik Spoelstra: “Jimmy Butler’s competitive will is as high as anyone.” – 11:48 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I’m just glad that no one has brought up Boston closing out teams that did not have Ben Simmons, Khris Middleton, or Tyler Herro fully available… – 10:06 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
With the hiring of Darvin Ham as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers via @Adrian Wojnarowski, half of the 30 head coaches in the NBA are now black. With Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra (Asian), 16 of the NBA head coaches are of color. The Charlotte Hornets still have an opening. pic.twitter.com/QBObPk82Q68:40 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Heat at Celtics – TD Garden – May 27, 2022 – Eastern Conference Finals – Game 6 Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Miami – Kyle Lowry, Max Strus, Jimmy Butler, PJ Tucker, Bam Adebayo
OUT: Boston: None Miami: Herro pic.twitter.com/fjJxNTLjjK8:07 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Despite the group’s recent struggles, Erik Spoelstra is sticking with same Heat starting lineup for Game 6 miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…8:05 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
As Erik Spoelstra said this morning, the Heat is sticking with the starting lineup of Lowry, Strus, Tucker, Butler and Adebayo tonight. – 8:01 PM
Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
For tonight’s ECF Game 6
Miami: Tyler Herro – out
Boston: Marcus Smart and Robert Williams – available
All the stars are aligning for the Celtics to make their first trip back to the NBA Finals since 2010 – so expect a proud but banged up Heat team to come out swinging… – 7:37 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Spoelstra sticks with same starters vs. Celtics; groin strain keeps Tyler Herro out again. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…7:25 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
It’s pretty simple. If Tyler Herro could play through the groin injury, he’d play through the groin injury. – 7:17 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
The Miami Heat are going to have to try to save their season without Tyler Herro, who will miss his third consecutive Eastern Finals game with a strained groin. Story, @The Athletic theathletic.com/news/heat-tyle…7:13 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Heat’s Tyler Herro again out for Game 6 of East finals with groin injury miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Spoelstra: “As badly as he wants to get out there, this is the most responsible decision for us.” – 7:12 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) will not play in tonight’s Game 6, the team confirms. – 7:07 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
As @Chris Haynes reported, Tyler Herro is OUT for tonight. #Celtics #Heat. – 7:04 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Tyler Herro is officially out, per Spo.
“He’s definitely made progress, but he’s not quite ready to step into this kind of intensity of a game.” – 7:04 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Tyler Herro will not play tonight, per Spoelstra. – 7:04 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tyler Herro is OUT tonight, per Erik Spoelstra. – 7:03 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Herro out again – 7:03 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Spoelstra confirms no Herro tonight – 7:03 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Tyler Herro is officially out tonight, per Erik Spoelstra. – 7:03 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Spoelstra says Tyler Herro is out tonight. – 7:03 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Tyler Herro is out, per Spoelstra – 7:03 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Tyler Herro is out tonight. – 7:03 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) expected to miss tonight’s pivotal Game 6 against Boston Celtics, which is a huge blow for a team trying to stave off elimination, league sources tell @YahooSports, @NBAonTNT. sports.yahoo.com/sources-heat-t…6:48 PM

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Brady Hawk: Erik Spoelstra says Tyler Herro is OUT tonight for game 6 -via Twitter @BradyHawk305 / May 27, 2022

Erik Spoelstra on Draymond Green’s comment: Each person can find different forms of motivation

Christos Tsaltas: Asked Erik Spoelstra on how Draymond Green’s comment motivated the Heat locker room. “I don’t know. Each person can find different forms of motivation. We have a big audacious goal that’s motivating enough”, he said. #HEATCulture …

Christos Tsaltas: Asked Erik Spoelstra on how Draymond Green’s comment motivated the Heat locker room. “I don’t know. Each person can find different forms of motivation. We have a big audacious goal that’s motivating enough”, he said. #HEATCulture

Source: Twitter @Tsaltas46

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier —Eleventh heaven? Heat with a mixed, memorable history in 10 previous Game 7s; Also, Spoelstra on Herro, Draymond sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…4:07 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Spoelstra on Draymond declaring Celts as Warriors’ Finals opponent, and Heat players taking umbrage, “Each person can find different forms of motivation. We have a big, audacious goal. That’s motivating enough. But if other things motivate guys I don’t have a problem with that.” – 3:44 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Asked Erik Spoelstra on how Draymond Green’s comment motivated the Heat locker room. “I don’t know. Each person can find different forms of motivation. We have a big audacious goal that’s motivating enough”, he said. #HEATCulture3:27 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Coach Spo on if Draymond Green’s comments motivated the team in anyway:
“I don’t know. Each person can find different forms of motivation.”
“We have a big audacious goal that’s motivating enough.” – 3:22 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra on what stuck out from the film of Jimmy Butler’s 47 last night:
“He was just extremely efficient and fundamental. I think that’s one of the most underrated parts of his game.” – 3:19 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra:
“There’s nothing like a game 7. And I’m just really glad we all get to experience that together.” – 3:17 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra on Tyler Herro’s injury status:
“He’s doing rest and treatment today. He won’t do any court work or anything today.”
“We’ll see him in the morning. See the progress he’s made.”
Says it’s a wait and see thing – 3:17 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Draymond Green’s comments and Jimmy Butler pushed the Heat to one of its most impressive wins in a long time last night. A look ahead to Sunday’s Game 7 in Miami and what’s on the line miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… P.J. Tucker on Game 7: “I think we’re built for it.” – 2:00 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Draymond Green’s comments and Jimmy Butler pushed the Heat to one of its most impressive wins in a long time last night. A look ahead to Sunday’s Game 7 in Miami and what’s on the line miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… P.J. Tucker on Game 7: “I think we’re built for it.” – 11:29 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Udonis Haslem: Draymond Green ‘broke the code’ by saying Celtics would make NBA Finals over Heat nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/28/udo…11:01 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Two of the greatest to ever work for the Miami Heat had a hunch Jimmy Butler might do this. And then, there’s Draymond Green. Now there’s a Game 7 coming, many look like fools and Boston is again on the brink of collapse ⁦@The Athletictheathletic.com/3338229/2022/0…9:20 AM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Udonis Haslem’s message to Draymond Green: si.com/nba/heat/miami…8:19 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
just imagining Draymond on some remote island beach sprawled out on a daybed, sunglasses slippin down his nose, pina colada in one hand, phone in other, howling laughter as he reads abt the Heat slapping a poster of his bait like its the Notre Dame Play Like a Champion Today sign – 2:59 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
No player has ever given a prediction about which team will win another playoff series before so I can see why Haslem is this mad at Draymond – 1:32 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
A @YahooSports exclusive with Udonis Haslem: “Draymond broke the code…He let Shaq peer pressure him into saying some shit he ain’t got no business saying.” Dispatch on Miami’s beef with Draymond Green. sports.yahoo.com/udonis-haslem-…1:11 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
PJ Tucker on Draymond Green’s comments about playing Boston:
“It’s funny, we laugh…Cause he know better than anybody, we still gotta play the game.” – 12:34 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
P.J. Tucker: “Everyone picked them, even though we’re No. 1” seed…. He said everyone (presumably teammates) laughed when Draymond Green said last night that Golden State will be playing Boston in the Finals: “It’s kind of weird to be a player and pick another team” – 12:16 AM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Erik Spoelstra: “Jimmy Butler’s competitive will is as high as anyone.” – 11:48 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Heat veterans P.J. Tucker and Udonis Haslem publicly thanked Draymond Green for giving the team motivation to force a Game 7 tonight. It’s clear Draymond’s message got around the locker room. – 11:42 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
PJ Tucker: “Tell Draymond I said I appreciate it.” – 11:41 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
PJ Tucker, like Udonis Haslem, says postgame: “Tell Draymond I appreciate it.” – 11:40 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That Draymond comment last night really made an impact huh – 11:37 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Draymond knew what he was doing… pic.twitter.com/t52yRZkKCk11:36 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Udonis Haslem goes over to the announcers
“Tell Draymond Green thank you.”
Draymond yesterday:
“We’re gonna play Boston.” – 11:29 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
“Tell Draymond Green thank you.” – Udonis Haslem. – 11:28 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
With the hiring of Darvin Ham as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers via @Adrian Wojnarowski, half of the 30 head coaches in the NBA are now black. With Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra (Asian), 16 of the NBA head coaches are of color. The Charlotte Hornets still have an opening. pic.twitter.com/QBObPk82Q68:40 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Despite the group’s recent struggles, Erik Spoelstra is sticking with same Heat starting lineup for Game 6 miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…8:05 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
As Erik Spoelstra said this morning, the Heat is sticking with the starting lineup of Lowry, Strus, Tucker, Butler and Adebayo tonight. – 8:01 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Six of the Warriors’ seven leading postseason scorers (Steph, Klay, Poole, Draymond, Looney, Kuminga) were drafted by Golden State.
And none were higher than the 7th overall pick – 7:49 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Per Erik Spoelstra: No Tyler Herro tonight. – 7:04 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tyler Herro is OUT tonight, per Erik Spoelstra. – 7:03 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Tyler Herro is officially out tonight, per Erik Spoelstra. – 7:03 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra says Tyler Herro is OUT tonight for game 6 – 7:03 PM

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Green made the remark on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” postgame show Thursday night following the Warriors defeating the Dallas Mavericks in five games. “Draymond broke the code,” Haslem told Yahoo Sports after the Heat’s 111-103 victory. “You ain’t supposed to say some s*** like that. That’s disrespectful. He know better than that.” -via Yahoo! Sports / May 28, 2022