The Detroit Pistons have made it clear that this offseason will be a prime opportunity for the front office to take a step back, reflect, and do what needs to be done to build a title contender around Cade Cunningham.
General manager Trajan Langdon has made it clear that adding a viable second option alongside their star guard is at the top of his to-do list. As a knock-down 3-point shooter who can create, Tyler Herro fits the mold of what the Pistons could pursue.
And while Herro is without a doubt an extremely talented player, there's a list of reasons why his fit in the Motor City is not ideal, but arguably the biggest downfall of any trade for the Heat guard is the defensive issue his arrival would create for Detroit.
Pistons can't afford to have a defensive liability like Tyler Herro
It's clear that the Pistons need offensive help, and the biggest reason why is due to the team's focus on adding prospects who fulfill the defensive identity head coach J.B. Bickerstaff brought to Detroit.
Obviously, finding another two-way gem like Cade Cunningham is a tall task in its own right, but settling for an offensive swing on a player who's considered a massive defensive liability is the move the team shouldn't make.
Averaging 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists on 48% shooting from field goal range and 37.8% from beyond the arc, it's clear why the Pistons have interest in the offensive boost the Kentucky product could offer.
However, his shortcomings on the defensive end would not only create another problem for the Pistons to account for, but they'd likely have to pay a steep price just to do it.
Herro has proven to be a liability on the defensive end, especially in the postseason for Miami, and while his help on offense would certainly make life easier on Cunningham and the Pistons, there's no reason to believe that his addition would be the move to get Detroit over the hump.
Detroit has better options
Free agency may not be star-studded this offseason, and while the new CBA guidelines add headaches to any potential move, the Pistons have plenty of options to consider.
Trey Murphy III was already rumored to be a team on the Pistons' radar, even with Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers threatening to take that option away.
Beyond that, the apparent reset for the Dallas Mavericks could make Kyrie Irving a viable option, as well as Lauri Markkanen if the Utah Jazz are open for business this offseason.
If the team were to consider taking a lower risk, higher reward swing, Ajay Mitchell from the Oklahoma City Thunder would be an ideal target, too.
There's no denying that Detroit needs to make a move, but a trade for Herro feels like the wrong move for the Pistons, at least right now.
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