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Pistons Interested In Hiring Dennis Lindsey To Front Office

Jun 10, 2024 1:57 AM

The Detroit Pistons are looking to hire Dennis Lindsey to their front office, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Lindsey is currently a senior advisor to the Mavs. The Mavs are looking to retain Lindsey.

Lindsey was also a finalist for the Pistons' president of basketball operations role. 

 

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Pistons Expected To Offer Max Extension To Cade Cunningham

Jun 7, 2024 1:25 PM

Cade Cunningham becomes eligible for a contract extension this offseason along with his fellow 2021 draft class members.

While Cunningham missed most of his second NBA season and the Detroit Pistons struggled in 23-24, James L. Edward III of The Athletic reports that all signs point to him signing a max extension.

"I’m 99.9 percent sure that Cunningham gets an extension this offseason," writes Edwards. "I don’t want to say 100 percent because you never know what can happen, but I’d be stunned if the 2021 No. 1 overall pick doesn’t sign a max rookie extension."

Depending on what the cap comes in at for 2025, a max extension could be worth approximately $225 million over five seasons.

Cunningham averaged 22.7 points, 7.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 35 percent on three-pointers. Cunningham made meaningful improvements with his efficiency amid Detroit's struggles. 

Cunningham is represented by Jeff Schwartz and James Dunleavy.

Trajan Langdon inherits the Detroit front office this offseason from Troy Weaver.

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Pistons Add J.R. Holden To Front Office

Jun 4, 2024 5:45 PM

The Detroit Pistons will hire J.R. Holden as part of their new front office under Trajan Langdon.

Holden was a teammate with Langdon for CSKA Moscow.

Holden most recently was director of player personnel for the Brooklyn Nets.

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Trajan Langdon To 'Immediately' Begin Evaluating Monty Williams' Status

Jun 2, 2024 11:45 PM

New Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon will "immediately" begin his evaluation of Monty Williams, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Williams is not expected to be open to a buyout

The Pistons most recently parted ways with former general manager Troy Weaver

The team is reportedly in serious discussions with Michael Blackstone as the No. 2 decision-maker in the front office behind Langdon.

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Pistons In Serious Talks To Hire Pelicans' Michael Blackstone As No. 2 Decision-Maker

Jun 1, 2024 8:10 AM

The Detroit Pistons are in serious talks to hire Michael Blackstone as the No. 2 decision-maker of the front office under Trajan Langdon. 

Blackstone has served as the New Orleans Pelicans’ VP of basketball administration over the last several seasons where he worked alongside Langdon. Before the Pelicans, Blackstone worked as an assistant general manager with the Atlanta Hawks and executive director of basketball operations with the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

The Pistons parted ways with Troy Weaver this week. Weaver had years remaining on his contract and was offered an off-site scouting role to remain with the franchise in a smaller capacity. 

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Pistons Part Ways With Troy Weaver As GM

May 31, 2024 6:18 PM

Troy Weaver is out as general manager of the Detroit Pistons amid a retooled front office led by Trajan Langdon, according to multiple reports Friday.

Detroit has had the NBA's worst record the past two seasons and won just 23% of its games over four years with Weaver in charge of basketball operations.

Weaver joined the Pistons after an extended tenure in the front office of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Evan Fournier Prioritizing NBA Contract Over Return To Europe

May 28, 2024 8:46 AM

Veteran wing Evan Fournier is prioritizing staying the NBA for his next contract, as opposed to returning to play in Europe. A rumor came up at the EuroLeague Final Four that Fournier could play for Olympiacos in Greece or ASVEL in his native France next season.

The Detroit Pistons hold a $19 million team option for Fournier for next season. The Pistons are expected to decline that option to create cap space. That will make Fournier an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Fournier is expected to play for France at the 2024 Summer Olympics. He's likely to know his NBA future ahead of the Olympics, which will begin in Paris and the surrounding area in late July.

Fournier has played for the Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, in addition to the Pistons, in his 12-year NBA career. New York traded Fournier to the Detroit at this season's trade deadline.

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Pistons Willing To Buy Out Rest Of Monty Williams' Contract

May 24, 2024 1:48 AM

Tom Gores is willing to "eat" the rest of Monty Williams' contract, sources told James L. Edwards III and Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Williams, who was hired last summer, has around $60 million left on his deal.

Trajan Langdon, newly hired as the team's president of basketball operations, will have the final say on Williams' future in Detroit. 

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Pistons To Hire Trajan Langdon As President Of Basketball Operations

May 23, 2024 6:40 PM

The Detroit Pistons will hire Trajan Langdon as president of basketball operations.

Tom Gores is hiring Langdon with sweeping power to make changes to the organization. The Pistons ran a lengthy search, which included coordination with TurnkeyZRG managing director Billy King.

Langdon spent the past five seasons under David Griffin with the New Orleans Pelicans. 

Langdon will have the opportunity sit down with Pistons GM Troy Weaver and coach Monty Williams and discuss how they can work together with the Pistons.

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Pistons Have Identified Several Contenders For President Of Basketball Operations

May 18, 2024 8:25 PM

The Detroit Pistons have identified several candidates as contenders for their president of basketball operations role. Trajan Langdon, Scott Perry, Dennis Lindsey and John Hammond have all impressed in recent interviews with Pistons owner Tom Gores.

Detroit is also interested in Tim Connelly, who is currently the president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Connelly reportedly has an out after this season in his deal with the Wolves.

Langdon is the New Orleans Pelicans general manager. Perry is currently working for ESPN as an analyst, and most recently worked in the New York Knicks front office. Lindsey is an advisor to the Dallas Mavericks, while Hammond holds a similar role with the Orlando Magic.

The Pistons are looking for a new front office leader. Interested candidates have been told that they will be given the ability to reshape Detroit's basketball operations department as they see fit.

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Dennis Lindsey, Trajan Langdon, Marc Eversley Emerge As Candidates For Pistons' Job

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Tim Connelly Likely To Remain With Wolves Unless Pistons Offer Significantly Larger Contract

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Neil Olshey Declines To Interview With Pistons For President Of Basketball Operations Role

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Bucks Decline Request From Pistons To Interview Jon Horst

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Pistons To Formally Request Interview With Jon Horst For President Of Basketball Operations Role

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Scott Perry Under Consideration For Pistons' President Of Basketball Operations Role

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Pistons Interested In Dennis Lindsey, Monitoring Tim Connelly For President Of Basketball Operations Role

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Tobias Harris Expected To Receive Interest From Pistons

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Pistons Interested In Hiring Jon Horst As President Of Basketball Operations

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Troy Weaver To Remain As GM Of Pistons

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Pistons To Hire New Head Of Basketball Operations

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Pistons May Hire President Of Basketball Operations

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Jaylen Nowell, Pistons Sign Deal For Remainder Of Season

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Monty Williams Not Expected To Be Open To Buyout With Pistons

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Jaylen Nowell, Pistons Agree To 10-Day Deal

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Chimezie Metu, Pistons Agree To Two-Year Deal

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Quentin Grimes To Miss Remainder Of Season To Rehab Knee

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Stanley Umude Out For Remainder Of Season With Ankle Fracture

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Isaiah Stewart To Miss Rest Of Season With Hamstring Strain

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