Detroit Pistons Reportedly Make Significant Addition

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Detroit Pistons have hired a new President of Basketball Operations.

Apr 12, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; A general shot of a basketball with a Detroit Pistons logo on it during the third quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Hornets 116-77. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports / Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

The Detroit Pistons are coming off another challenging season.

They finished the year as the 15th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 14-68 record.

On Thursday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the team has hired a new President of Basketball Operations.

Via Wojnarowski: "ESPN Sources: The Detroit Pistons have landed on Trajan Langdon to become the franchise’s new President of Basketball Operations and sides are beginning work on a deal for New Orleans’ GM to oversee organization."

ESPN Sources: The Detroit Pistons have landed on Trajan Langdon to become the franchise’s new President of Basketball Operations and sides are beginning work on a deal for New Orleans’ GM to oversee organization. pic.twitter.com/WlQOifb4jY

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 23, 2024

Via Wojnarowski: "Langdon has spent the past five years building a well-regarded Pelicans’ roster under President David Griffin. Langdon previously worked under Sean Marks with the Brooklyn Nets and played three seasons with the Cavs in the NBA."

Langdon has spent the past five years building a well-regarded Pelicans’ roster under President David Griffin. Langdon previously worked under Sean Marks with the Brooklyn Nets and played three seasons with the Cavs in the NBA. https://t.co/Eins9lam97

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 23, 2024

Langdon will have a lot of work to do, because the Pistons have been one of the biggest disappointments for many seasons.

They last made the NBA playoffs during the 2019 season when Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond were still on the roster.

Feb 5, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Currently, the Pistons have a roster that is led by Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren.

Cunningham was the first pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Oklahoma State.

He finished this past season with averages of 22.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 7.5 assists per contest while shooting 44.9% from the field and 35.5% from the three-point range in 62 games.

Mar 29, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) looks on during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports / Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports

The Pistons last won the NBA Championship in 2004, and they have been unable to win a playoff series since the 2008 season.

They will be team to watch over the offseason.