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One year after the Detroit Pistons fired up an executive search and landed on Trajan Langdon from the New Orleans Pelicans front office, the Western Conference team made a major front-office move themselves.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / March 29

Detroit Pistons’ Mindset After Making NBA History vs Cavaliers

Last season, the Detroit Pistons turned in a 14-win effort. It was the type of campaign that led to a revamped front office and coaching staff. After hiring Trajan Langdon and JB Bickerstaff to headline those departments, a young Pistons team with some new veteran additions shocked the NBA in 2024-2025.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / March 23

Former NBA 6MOY Snubs Detroit Pistons Coach for Seasonal Award

When Trajan Langdon first took over the Detroit Pistons' front office, one of his first changes was bringing in J.B. Bickerstaff to be the new head coach.

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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / February 19

Detroit Pistons Veteran Among Betting Favorites for Seasonal Award

Heading into last offseason, Trajan Langdon and the Detroit Pistons' front office had a clear objective in mind when it came to upgrading the roster. They wanted to rectify the team's spacing concerns on offense, and bring in quality veterans to put around their young core.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / February 9

Pistons GM Singles Out Former Warriors Player as Longtime Target

Trajan Langdon’s first NBA trade deadline as the leader of the Detroit Pistons front office is in the rearview. Coming out, the Pistons pretty much kept the roster intact while adding a couple of new options.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / January 22

Pistons Seeking Deals To Help With Playoff Push

The Detroit Pistons? Playoff-bound? Well, believe it or not, that seems to be the case. If nothing else, the Pistons are in the thick of it with half a season left.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 21

NBA Rookie Grade Positive for Detroit Pistons’ New Front Office

June 2024 marked the first time the Detroit Pistons saw Trajan Langdon in action with the NBA Draft. Langdon took on two picks, with one coming from each round.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 20

Detroit Pistons Encouraged to Call Utah Jazz for Trade

Trajan Langdon recently admitted that the 2024-2025 Detroit Pistons have been better than expected. The first-year President of Basketball Operations changed his tune slightly nearly midway through the season.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 18

Detroit Pistons Guard Has Big Lead in Key Shooting Metric

Upon taking over in the Detroit Pistons' front office, Trajan Langdon addressed a key area of need on the roster. That being three-point shooting. The Pistons had their fair share of struggles offensively last season, and lack of floor spacing was a major catalyst in that.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 17

NBA Insider Speaks on Pistons 'Evolved' Trade Deadline Approach

As we approach the halfway point in the regular season, no team has shattered expectations more than the Detroit Pistons. Now in a position to possibly end their playoff drought, Trajan Langdon might have to change course when it comes to the trade deadline.

Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Langdon’s Strategic Moves Elevate Pistons in NBA Playoff Picture

Langdon succeeded Troy Weaver as general manager, inheriting the fifth overall pick and $60 million in cap space during a pivotal offseason. In short order, he reshaped the roster and set the franchise on a new trajectory.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 15

NBA Insider Details Detroit Pistons 'Morphing' Trade Deadline Mindset

Since taking over in the Detroit Pistons front office, Trajan Langdon has maintained a lot of flexibility in regards to cap space. At the start of the season, this made then an interesting trade partner.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 11

Trajan Langdon Gets Honest About State of Detroit Pistons

You would have a hard time convincing the Detroit Pistons’ former front office to accept their role as a rebuilding squad in the NBA, but the record season after season couldn’t convince anybody otherwise.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 10

NBA Analyst Suggests Questionable Pistons Trade for 3-Time All-Star

With the most open cap space heading into trade season in the NBA, the Detroit Pistons are a key team to watch leading up to the trade deadline. Trajan Langdon prioritized financial flexibility to be a team who takes on money in exchange for draft capital.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 23

Former Sixth Man of the Year Named Potential Pistons Trade Target

Dating back to dating training camp, one question for the Detroit Pistons has been who will assume the backup point guard role. As trade season gets underway in the NBA, one proven veteran has been listed a good target for Trajan Langdon to pursue.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 15

Fan Digs up Pistons Executive's Old Comments Ahead of 'Trade Season'

Since taking over as the Detroit Pistons' President of Basketball Operations, Trajan Langdon has drastically changed the trajectory of the franchise. As "trade season" gets ready to begin in the NBA, some of comments of his have surfaced in regards to what his mindset could be.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 4

Pair of Detroit Pistons Forwards Viewed as Possible Trade Candidates

Through the first month of the season, the Detroit Pistons are off to a drastically better pace compared to last year. A large reason why they've had so much success is the upgrades Trajan Langdon has made to the roster.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / November 23

Fans Urge Detroit Pistons to Trade for Eastern Conference Guard

Last year, the Detroit Pistons were a team who was very active at the trade deadline. Seeing that Trajan Langdon maintain financial flexibility this past summer, they could look to make some more moves before February.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / November 19

Pistons Insider Predicts Chances of Trade for $158M NBA All-Star

Heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season, the Detroit Pistons made it known that the upcoming campaign was not a playoffs-or-bust scenario. With a young core and new pieces in the building, Trajan Langdon’s front office understands that patience is needed amid a rebuild.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 22

NBA Rumors: Pistons Willing to Take on Bad Contract for Draft Capital

Coming into the summer, the Detroit Pistons had some of the most cap space at their disposal among the 30 NBA teams. Instead of aiming for a home run move in free agency, they've opted to maintain financial flexibility with a clear goal in mind.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 24

Pistons have a clear strategy, but is it the right one?

There are many ways to go about building a contending roster in the NBA. Are the Detroit Pistons taking any of those paths?

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Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Grading Every Move of the Pistons Offseason

In the Detroit Pistons’ offseason, fans had little to be optimistic about. The team finished with the worst record in the league and set a franchise record for losses in a season with 68.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / June 27

Pistons must focus on NBA free agency for shooting help

With $64 million in cap space this summer, the Pistons do have some cash to lure in a few players. The question is whether or not those players will want to be a part of a major rebuild that likely won't even lead to a play-in spot next season.

The 'new' Pistons make a familiar move by drafting Ron Holland II

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Pistons Acquire Wendell Moore Jr, Pick Swap In Deal With Timberwolves

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Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / June 26

The 'new' Pistons make a familiar move by drafting Holland II

The 'new' Pistons make a familiar move by drafting Ron Holland II

Meet the new Detroit Pistons — same as the old Detroit Pistons.

Pistons to hire Mavericks executive as senior VP

Pistons emerge as potential landing spot for Mavericks wing

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The 'Detroit Pistons & the Bad Boy era' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Pistons to hire Mavericks executive as senior VP

He’ll serve as one of Trajan Langdon’s top assistants in the restructured Detroit front office. Langdon was hired away from the Pelicans to become the Pistons’ president of basketball operations.

New favorite emerging for Pistons head coaching job?

The five best NBA centers who could be available this summer

Mavericks’ Tim Hardaway Jr. drawing trade interest from fitting team

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The 'NBA's Top 50 All-Time Team' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / June 25

Pelicans promote Bryson Graham to GM

The New Orleans Pelicans promoted Bryson Graham to the role of general manager on Tuesday. Graham has spent the last five seasons as the Pelicans' assistant general manager.