The Pistons are sticking with Troy Weaver, for now.
The club announced Monday night that while it plans to "reorganize and bolster its basketball front office" after the worst season in franchise history, which will include appointing a head of basketball operations for the first time since 2018, Weaver will remain in his position as general manager "while the organization assesses where adjustments are needed."
“This past season has been incredibly difficult and frustrating for our fans, players and our entire organization,” said owner Tom Gores. “We will continue to invest in our core group of young players and surround them with the right complimentary talent.”
Weaver was hired in 2020 and has overseen four of the worst eight seasons in franchise history. The Pistons have regressed the last three seasons when they were supposed to be improving, despite the addition of several lottery picks to the roster.
Monday's announcement doesn't ensure that Weaver is safe moving forward. The new president of basketball ops could choose to clean house upon arrival. That could put Monty Williams' job in jeopardy as well, one year after he became the highest-paid coach in the NBA.
“Gam committed to doing whatever it takes to build a winning team,” Gores said. “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.”
The Pistons plan to "move quickly" in their search for a new front-office leader and will retain a national search firm "to cast a wide net and find the best candidates." The next hire will have his work cut out for him in Detroit.