Tyler Herro is day-to-day with a rest designation and will not play Wednesday against the Bulls, according to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network. The Bucks open the season without their leading scorer from last season, leaning on Kevin Porter Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo to make up the offense.
What happened
Herro appeared on the injury report Wednesday at 7:25 PM ET as day-to-day, listed under rest, other. He had no previous status on the report. K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports that Herro won't play Wednesday against the Bulls. The report lists an expected return of Oct. 16. No further detail on the decision is noted beyond the rest designation.
What it means for the Bucks
Milwaukee opens the season Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET against the Bulls, and the Bucks are 0-0 with the 2026-27 season not yet underway, so there is no record split with or without Herro to point to. Last season Herro averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 31.3 minutes over 33 games. Without him on the floor, Kevin Porter Jr. (33.2 minutes, 17.4 points) and Ryan Rollins (32.1 minutes, 17.3 points) have logged the heaviest backcourt minutes, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.9 minutes, 27.6 points) and Myles Turner (26.9 minutes, 11.9 points) also carrying extra load.
What to watch
Herro's expected return is Oct. 16, and the next injury report will show whether that holds. He is one of five Bucks on Wednesday's report, joining Jaime Jaquez Jr., Gary Trent Jr., Kyle Kuzma and Brayden Burries, all day-to-day, and Nate Ament, who is day-to-day with a left ankle issue.
Is Tyler Herro playing vs the Bulls?
No. Herro is day-to-day with a rest designation, and K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports he won't play Wednesday against the Bulls.
When will Tyler Herro be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 16. No further timeline has been announced.