On Tuesday, the Detroit Pistons announced that the club plans to reorganize its basketball front office, which includes filling the role of a new head of basketball operations, reporting directly to owner Tom Gores.
According to the team, GM Troy Weaver and the basketball staff will remain in their positions and current roles while the organization assesses where adjustments are needed.
In head coach Monty Williams’ first season, the Pistons(14-68) struggled. They had the worst record in the NBA and an NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak.
Gores acknowledged the team’s underperformance this season, but he believes the Pistons have a “strong foundation of young talent” and “strategic financial flexibility” to improve the team’s roster.
“This past season has been incredibly difficult and frustrating for our fans, players, and our entire organization,” said Gores. “We will continue to invest in our core group of young players and surround them with the right complimentary talent.”
According to Gores, he’s willing to do whatever he needs to build a winner in Detroit.
“I am committed to doing whatever it takes to build a winning team,” Gores explained. “Nothing is off the table. As tough as this season has been, a bright future is available to us. It’s in our power to get this right, and we will. This is a pivotal summer for the Pistons.”
Detroit does have some young talent in Cade Cunningham, Ausur Thompson, Jaden Ivey, and Jalen Duren; in addition, they could have the number one overall pick in this year’s draft and reportedly $60 million in cap space, so the cupboard is not bare.
