Tyler Herro scores 15 points vs. Cleveland

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.

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.

Playing in a Bucks uniform for the first time, Herro logged 19 minutes and was one of four players in double figures for the home team. He took nine shots, second-most among Bucks starters, with only Ryan Rollins taking more (12). Milwaukee’s backcourt is crowded right now, but that shouldn’t be a major issue for Herro. If he’s one of the offensive focal points, Herro is a safe bet to bounce back from an injury-riddled 2025-26.

While Porter was a surprisingly valuable player for fantasy managers last season, he played only 38 games before being shut down in late March. The good news is that Porter will go into training camp at full strength. However, with Milwaukee adding multiple guards to their roster, including Tyler Herro and lottery pick Brayden Burries, KPJ’s fantasy ceiling likely took a hit. He should be drafted, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo no longer in the fold, but managers will need to keep their expectations for Porter in check.

Herro was the biggest piece included in the trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami earlier this summer. Coming off a 2025-26 season in which injuries limited him to 33 games, there should be no lack of motivation for Herro as he returns to his home state. Regarding his contract, Herro is going into the final season of his current deal, but there’s no concern about getting an extension done anytime soon. “I’m not really worried about it right now,” Herro said on Saturday. “It’s a new slate for me, for the coaches, really for the organization as a whole. I don’t think that needs to be a burden over anyone’s shoulders.” Multiple guards on the Bucks roster will be given every opportunity to contribute, including Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr. and lottery pick Brayden Burries. When healthy, Herro can offer excellent fantasy value, especially if he is one of Milwaukee’s offensive focal points.