Tom Gores And Pistons Begin Search For General Manager

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons are beginning a search for a candidate who could became the team's general manager, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 20: Dwane Casey (L) poses with Tom Gores (C) owner of the Detroit Pistons and Ed Stefanski (R) senior adviser at Little Caesars Arena on June 20, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team had not announced its plans. Ed Stefanski, a senior advisor to owner Tom Gores, has been running basketball operations for the Pistons and will remain as the team's top basketball executive. Detroit is moving toward adding a general manager to the front office as well.

The GM spot for the Pistons has been vacant since the team overhauled its front office two years ago. Stan Van Gundy had been the team's coach and team president, with Jeff Bower serving as GM. After the Pistons moved on from Van Gundy in 2018, Stefanski took over the front office and Dwane Casey became the coach.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Alec Gores, Kelly Noonan Gores and Tom Gores attend Book Launch Party For Kelly Noonan Gores' "Heal" at Spring Place on October 21, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Detroit hired Malik Rose as an assistant general manager in 2018, but there has been no official GM.

The Pistons made the playoffs last season but were 20-46 in 2019-20 when the season was suspended because of the coronavirus.