NBA Rumors: Tyler Herro could be the piece that completes the Dallas Mavericks roster

The name of Tyler Herro will continue to appear in trade rumors until the market closes. And, according to the latest reports, the Dallas Mavericks have already been brought into the conversation.

Journalist Dan Favale (Bleacher Report) has pointed out the Miami Heat shooting guard as a potential target for the Texan franchise. Dallas is going through a rough start to the season — with a record of 2-6 and tied with the New Orleans Pelicans as the worst team in the West — and the need for an offensive boost has become apparent.

The Mavs need another reliable scorer alongside Cooper Flagg, and Favale believes that Herro fits perfectly into that role. "Dallas doesn't have to worry about potential redundancies with a healthy Kyrie Irving," the analyst wrote. "Herro is better suited to operate as a secondary creator and has been in the 75th percentile or higher in spot-up three-point efficiency in four of his six seasons, according to BBall Index."

An Underrated Creator

Favale added that the Heat player has the ability to take on more ball-handling responsibilities. "He has been one of the most underrated zero-to-scorers in the league," he explained.

For the analyst, he would fit seamlessly into the Dallas scheme: "Covering Herro's defensive shortcomings won't be a problem. Flagg, Anthony Davis, and the overall size of the Mavs are equipped to do so."

That combination, with Herro providing outside shooting and individual generation, could offer the Texans the balance they desperately need between young talent and offensive threat.

The Obstacle: Money

The main hurdle, however, lies in finances. Dallas is just 1.3 million dollars away from the dreaded second apron, while Miami is 2 million over the luxury tax. In this context, a direct trade is almost impossible.

Favale suggests that the involvement of a third team would be necessary to balance the figures, and that the Mavericks would have to be willing to include Max Christie and future first-round picks to convince the Heat.

Herro, currently sidelined after ankle surgery, will earn 31 million dollars this season and 33 million the following one. Last season, he averaged 23.9 points per game, solidifying himself as one of the most productive shooting guards in the East.

With no no-trade clause or veto power, Miami retains full freedom to move him if they deem it the right time. And as the market starts to heat up, it wouldn't be surprising if rumors about Herro — and a possible landing spot in Dallas — intensify in the coming weeks.

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