4 candidates ran pistonAccording to sources from Yahoo Sports' Vincent Goodwill and Jake Fischer, the team is conducting initial interviews to find a new president of basketball operations.
pelicans general manager Trajan Langdonformer Knicks GM and current ESPN analyst Scott Perry, Mavericks advisor Dennis Lindsay and magic Senior Advisor John Hammond According to the authors' sources, all of them were impressed by interviews with the companies conducting the initial research.They are considered the best candidates to meet with the owner. Tom Goresthey want to hire someone before the draft.
Goodwill and Fisher suggest Detroit may be waiting to see what happens. Timberwolves president Tim Connelly The availability before a final decision is made echoes a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania earlier this week. Connelly's contract includes an opt-out clause after the season, and given Minnesota's precarious ownership situation, he could be tempted to leave.
Who takes over the Pistons' front office will be a general manager decision. troy weaver and head coach monty williams He will remain on the team. There are several other important decisions coming up this offseason, including the possibility of expanding the rookie roster. Cade Cunningham How to spend up to $64 million in cap room.
The authors note that some of the top candidates have past ties to the Pistons organization.When Langdon was a player, his agent Arn Tellem, currently serving as the team's vice president. Perry, a Detroit native, first held an executive position with the Pistons in 2000, serving as vice president of basketball operations from 2008 to 2012. Hammond previously served as an assistant coach and assistant general manager in Detroit.
