Tyler Herro's Availability Issues Aren't Stopping the NBA's Wildest Trade Rumor From Exploding
Alright, fam, listen up! The NBA offseason is already off the chain, and Detroit, of all places, is right in the middle of some absolute chaos. We're talking blockbuster potential, wild rumors, and players straight-up bracing for a move. Pistons president Trajan Langdon has been shouting from the rooftops that they need more ball-handling and shooting, and with the NBA Draft happening Tuesday and free agency kicking off next Tuesday, June 30, the rumors are flying faster than a Julio Rodriguez sprint to the wall. This ain't your grandma's quiet offseason, trust me.
The Giannis-Herro Trade That Nobody Saw Coming
Hold onto your hats, because Marc Stein of The Stein Line dropped a bomb last Friday. He's reporting the Pistons should be watched as a potential third team in a Giannis Antetokounmpo-to-Miami trade, with Tyler Herro potentially landing in Detroit! Herro, at 26, has one year and a cool $33 million left on his deal. He's a straight-up scorer, no doubt, putting up 20.5 points and 4.1 assists last season, shooting 48% overall and 37.8% from deep. Sounds great, right?
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But here's the kicker, the part that makes you scratch your head harder than a Kraken fan watching a 5-on-3 power play: Herro played just 33 games last season. THIRTY-THREE! That's a huge red flag on availability. Freep's Omari Sankofa II summed it up perfectly, asking how much Detroit is willing to give up for a player with those kinds of issues and a pay raise looming. For the Pistons to even make this work, they'd have to ship out two of Duncan Robinson, Isaiah Stewart, or Caris LeVert just for salary matching. That's a huge gamble, but it would definitely address Langdon's need for shooting and ball-handling.
Stewart Is Bracing For a Trade, And That's a HUGE Deal
Speaking of Isaiah Stewart, his name is absolutely scorching the rumor mill right now. Jake Fischer from The Stein Line says Stewart isn't just available, he's "outright bracing for a trade." Can you imagine? Knowing your team is actively looking to move you? That's intense. The Bucks, Celtics, Spurs, and Heat are all reportedly sniffing around this guy. Stewart is a top-tier rim protector, and at a reasonable $15 million next season, with a team option for another $15 million in 2027-28, he's a steal for a contender. If the Pistons are serious about shaking things up and adding playmaking depth, moving Stewart is looking more and more likely.
Beyond the potential Herro deal, other names are popping up. Austin Reaves, Coby White, and even Zach LaVine are reportedly on Detroit's radar. Reaves is expected to re-sign with the Lakers, but the Pistons are apparently in the mix if he doesn't. Zach LaVine, a two-time All-Star, has a massive $49 million player option on the table with a June 29 deadline. Making that salary match would be a nightmare, but you can't deny his talent. With the No. 21 pick in the draft this Tuesday, plus the $15 million mid-level exception they have, Langdon and the Pistons have a ton of levers to pull. Get ready, Emerald City, because this NBA offseason is just getting started, and Detroit might be the place to watch all the fireworks!
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