Omari Sankofa II

6 days ago | freep.com | Omari Sankofa II

President Trajan Langdon’s most important moves as the Detroit Pistons president, outside of hiring J.B. Bickerstaff as coach, are the veterans he has brought in. Tobias Harris, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Malik Beasley all served massive roles on and off the floor as the Pistons made a historic leap from 14 to 44 wins, and Paul Reed was the capable third center the team had lacked. At the trade deadline, Langdon added another key veteran in Dennis Schröder.

1 week ago | freep.com | Omari Sankofa II

Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon expressed satisfaction with the team's surprising 44-win season and playoff appearance. Langdon emphasized the importance of continuity and internal development for the young team, while remaining open to potential additions. The front office will explore contract extensions for Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, while decisions on re-signing free agents are pending.

1 week ago | freep.com | Omari Sankofa II

Despite Cunningham's efforts, the Pistons lost the series due to a lack of consistent secondary scoring options. The Knicks' multiple scoring threats, including Brunson, Towns, Bridges, and Anunoby, proved crucial in their series win. In 12 dominant minutes, Cade Cunningham put on perhaps the finest two-way display of his career. He tallied 12 points (6-for-7 overall), six rebounds, five assists and three blocks in the third quarter.

1 week ago | freep.com | Omari Sankofa II

Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations, Trajan Langdon, finished third in NBA Executive of the Year voting. Langdon oversaw a 30-win improvement for the Pistons in his first season, a historic increase. Trajan Langdon finished third in the race and received six first-place votes, the league announced May 6. Langdon, who was hired as the Detroit Pistons' president of basketball operations last June, oversaw a 30-game improvement in his first season in charge.

1 week ago | freep.com | Omari Sankofa II

The Detroit Pistons finished the season 44-38, a significant improvement over the previous season, and lost in the first round of the playoffs to the New York Knicks. Cade Cunningham had a breakout season, earning his first All-Star nod and potentially an All-NBA berth. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff and team president Trajan Langdon received high praise for their leadership and roster management. The Detroit Pistons earned a lot of good grades after their best season in nearly two decades.