The Tyler Herro trade has a line the Pistons can't cross

There have been various credible reports that the Detroit Pistons are interested in trading for Tyler Herro, which would be the kind of impact move they need, but only if the price is right. 

The most likely scenario is the Pistons landing Herro as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, with Detroit sending Milwaukee extra young players and draft capital. 

I’ve seen a lot of possible fake trades out there, and while I do like the idea of Herro as a second option, many of these proposals have the Pistons giving up way too much for his services. 

Some deals have them including all of their ready-made trade assets, including Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II and the 21st pick in the 2026 draft. 

Keep in mind that Herro played 33 games last season and is on an expiring contract, so you may want to dial back some of those trade offers, as the Pistons are only going to do this if the price is right.  

The Pistons have options and leverage 

If the Bucks and Heat need a third team to take on Herro to get this deal done, then the Pistons should have leverage to get what they want out of it. 

Trajan Langdon should 100 percent play hardball here and be ready to walk away from the deal, as there are other options out there, and the Pistons don’t have to cave to get Herro, who is talented but has obvious red flags with injuries and defense. 

The Pistons don’t have to give up ALL of their assets to get Herro, and if they did, they should walk away, as he alone doesn’t get them where they need to be, so the Pistons need to leave the flexibility to make other moves. 

They also can’t punt on what may be their last real shot to add talent in the NBA Draft. 

The Pistons have to keep the pipeline full 

Recent reports suggest the Bucks may want Ron Holland II as part of the deal, which is not surprising given his age and ceiling. 

I’ve also seen reports saying the Bucks are more interested in the Pistons’ pick in tomorrow’s draft.  

One of those seems fair for Herro, but the Pistons can’t give up both. 

If they are giving up Holland (which I don’t think they should if it can be avoided), then the Bucks aren’t getting the 21st pick and would have to settle for one in the future, as this is likely the highest the Pistons will be choosing for the next several years (we hope). 

The Pistons need to keep a steady stream of young talent coming in, so giving up their 20-year-old project wing AND this year’s pick should be the line Detroit won’t cross. 

Fans are eager to make moves but shouldn’t be so eager to give up real assets for an injury prone player on an expiring deal. They can’t give up all of their assets for a rental, so expect Trajan Langdon to get the right deal or look for a new one. 

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