Pistons Offseason is Marked by Changes at the Top

It’s been an interesting month for the Detroit Pistons. On May 31, the team announced the hiring of Trajan Langdon as its new President of Basketball Operations. It was a position that the team announced they were bringing back at the end of the franchise’s worst season – one that saw them finish with a 14-68 record. “I have committed to building a front office in Detroit that brings together the most advanced capabilities and creative basketball minds,” said Pistons Owner Tom Gores on his hiring of Langdon. “Trajan is an accomplished front office executive with an impressive track record. He’s worked his way up and seen it all as a player, scout, and executive. He’s been successful at every level. I’m confident he will very swiftly get us to the standard of excellence I expect from every business.” The day after hiring Langdon, the organization fired General Manager Troy Weaver who served in his role for just under four years. Under Weaver, the team drafted all of its current core players, including Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, and Jalen Duren, all players who are considered building blocks as the team looks to retool. “I very much appreciate all the dedication...