Tyler

Herro

Herro has been one of the more consistent, upper-echelon scoring threats in the league this season, averaging a cool 22 points per-game. This was a rare off-night from long range as he connected on just 1-of-5 from downtown after shooting over 40 percent through the first eight games of the year. There’s almost zero competition for shots in Milwaukee, which means that Herro should have the green light any time he’s on the floor.

Over eight games, things have gone the way many fantasy managers hoped for regarding Herro. He’s scored 21+ points on six occasions and is providing fifth-round value in 12-team leagues. Herro didn’t record any steals against the Celtics, but he’s averaging one per game this season.

Herro was hardly efficient on Monday with 21 points on 18 attempts. He made four three-pointers and added three steals on the defensive end. Herro has scored at least 21 points in five of seven games with the Bucks to start the season. Milwaukee will travel to Boston for a road matchup against the Celtics Wednesday.

This wasn’t Herro’s best night, as he shot 1-of-7 from inside the arc. While the four three-pointers will please some fantasy managers, the overall output was disappointing. However, given the gap between the Bucks and Cavaliers, it wasn’t all that surprising. Herro will look to bounce back on Monday when the Bucks visit the Timberwolves. Milwaukee plays four games next week.

Herro has scored at least 23 points and made at least three three-pointers in four of five games so far this season. He played 27 minutes in a game the Bucks lost by 32. Given Milwaukee’s lack of depth, which has led to high usage for Herro, the only thing that can slow him down are blowouts.

Herro has now scored 23 points or more in three of his first four games with the Bucks, with Saturday’s loss to the 76ers being the exception. The performance against the Pacers may have been his best, as Herro finished three assists shy of a triple-double and recorded a complete stat line. The preseason perimeter rotation concerns seem to have taken care of themselves, as the Bucks waived Kevin Porter Jr. before the season started, and neither Caris LeVert nor Gary Trent Jr. has appeared in a game. That’s good news for those rostering Herro, as he could be in for a big season.

Not only did Herro lead the Bucks in shots for the second consecutive game, he took twice as many field goal attempts as any of his teammates against the Bulls. Despite the high usage, Herro only had one turnover, which is important for his value in nine-category leagues. If he can continue to control his turnover total, Herro could be in line for the best fantasy season of his career.

Tyler Herro led the team in shot attempts in this game which was the expectation heading into the season. The former All-Star could be in line for a big year for fantasy if the Bucks continue to give him the ball. That’s what happened tonight and the stat line reflected it. He did have four turnovers as well which obviously isn’t great.

While the Pacers didn’t play their starters after halftime, Milwaukee’s starters did play in the third quarter. That made a huge difference for Herro, who dropped 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting in the third. By comparison, he shot 3-of-7 in the first half, scoring nine points. Milwaukee’s backcourt is a bit loaded, and not all of those players will be fantasy-relevant, but Herro should lead the way. If he stays healthy, a top-50 fantasy season wouldn’t be an unrealistic expectation.

Leading four Bucks in double figures with 18 points, Herro has taken on more playmaking responsibilities this preseason. However, that hasn’t led to a significant increase in assist production. Through two games, Herro has recorded five assists, so fantasy managers may not want to expect too much of a jump in that category once the regular season begins. That said, he should be Milwaukee’s first scoring option, so there’s little need to worry about Herro’s assists.