Tyler Herro Played 33 Games Last Year, And The Pistons Are Still Chasing Him
Alright, man, the NBA rumor mill is absolutely churning for the Detroit Pistons right now! President of basketball ops Trajan Langdon has been upfront, telling everyone they NEED ball-handling and shooting this offseason. With the No. 21 overall pick in the first round hitting Tuesday, and free agency right around the corner on June 30, things are about to get wild, especially with guys like Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris hitting the market.
The Herro Gamble Nobody Saw Coming
The biggest bombshell dropping involves a potential three-team trade that could land Tyler Herro in Detroit, with the Pistons possibly facilitating a Giannis Antetokounmpo-to-Miami deal. Herro, 26, has one year left on a $33 million deal. He's a dangerous scorer, averaging 20.5 points and 4.1 assists last season, shooting 48% overall and 37.8% from deep. That sounds exactly what Langdon needs, right?
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But here's the kicker: Herro played just 33 games last season. THIRTY-THREE! He played 77 in 2024-25, but only 42 the year prior. Availability is a real question. Omari Sankofa II even said, "Herro directly addresses their need for shooting and ball-handling. The question for the Pistons is how much they're willing to give up for a player with availability issues and a pay raise potentially looming." To land him, they'd need to part with two of Duncan Robinson, Isaiah Stewart, or Caris LeVert for salary matching. It's a huge risk for a team desperate for talent.
Stewart Is Bracing For a Trade, And Other Big Names Are Floating Around
And speaking of Isaiah Stewart, his name is absolutely blowing up the trade wire. Jake Fischer reports Stewart is "not merely available but outright bracing for a trade that sends him elsewhere this summer." Stewart, a top rim protector, makes a reasonable $15 million next season, with teams like the Bucks, Celtics, Spurs, and Heat reportedly sniffing around. At 25, Stewart is their longest-tenured player, a No. 16 pick from the 2020 draft. He even had an insane 8 blocks in 17 minutes during Game 4 of the 2026 playoffs against Orlando. But then his production fell off, and Paul Reed, a six-year veteran, started getting more minutes. Sam Amick reported the Pistons "appear ready to rely on Reed in an increased role" next season on his $5.6 million non-guaranteed deal.
Beyond those two, Marc Stein and The Athletic mentioned Charlotte's UFA guard Coby White and OKC's Isaiah Joe, who has two years left on a $22.6 million deal. Even Sacramento's two-time All-Star Zach LaVine is a whisper, though that $49 million player option is a monster to match. And Austin Reaves is also on their radar, even though he's widely expected to re-sign with the Lakers after declining his player option. It's a mad dash to fix this roster!
So, with the draft Tuesday and free agency kicking off June 30, the Pistons have some massive decisions. Are they going to take a big swing on a talented but injury-prone Herro? Will they actually trade away their longest-tenured guy in Stewart? What they do in the next few days could set the tone for their whole season. It's gonna be wild, buckle up!
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