​Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro drives the ball against the Celtics. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) In Detroit, Michigan, October 26, 2025, Tobias Harris #12 and Jalen Duren #0 of the Pistons celebrated their win over the Celtics at Little Caesars Arena. By downloading or using this photograph, you acknowledge and agree to the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
With NBA trade season accelerating, trade machines are running hot. Fans are eager to see which blockbuster deals their teams could pull off. The Detroit Pistons have been tied to rumors of chasing a big fish. After posting a 60-win pace earlier in the season and aiming to sustain a turnaround following a historically poor stretch, Detroit is envisioning a run to the NBA Finals and believes they just need the right pieces to come together.
Detroit already has the makings of a young, championship-ready squad. Guided by rising star point guard Cade Cunningham, the Pistons might feel they’re only one bona fide star away from becoming a serious threat in the Eastern Conference. Could a deal for Tyler Herro be the missing link?
Herro, 26, has repeatedly been floated as a potential Pistons target, especially in light of recent trade chatter surrounding his possible move from the Bucks to the Heat after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s blockbuster switch to Miami. With rumors suggesting Milwaukee could flip Herro for additional assets, Detroit could pounce and reap significant benefits.
In a hypothetical trade scenario, Detroit would send sharpshooter Duncan Robinson, defending guard Ron Holland II, and a 2028 first-round pick to Milwaukee in exchange for Herro. While parting with Holland, a former No. 5 overall pick who has been a key defensive contributor, would represent a downgrade to Detroit’s defense. However, adding the scoring prowess of Herro would likely compensate for that loss. Herro, who played a pivotal role in helping the Heat reach the NBA Finals in two of the past seasons, would bring an additional offensive spark to Detroit.
Herro has been a crucial piece for a Miami team that reached consecutive Eastern Conference finals appearances, including his rookie season in 2019 when he played a standout role to help the Heat reach the Finals for the first time since LeBron James left in 2014. The Pistons, meanwhile, are actively seeking another offensive creator beyond Cunningham, who, at 24, anchors the franchise as the face and leading scorer. He needs complementary scoring to alleviate the burden and help elevate Detroit into serious championship contention. The question remains: would a trade for Herro be the move that transforms the Pistons into a true title contender?