Former Pistons GM joins Pelicans front office in new role
- Troy Weaver joins the New Orleans Pelicans as senior vice president on April 23, 2025.
- Weaver previously served as a senior advisor for the Washington Wizards.
- He spent four years as the Detroit Pistons general manager before this role.
- The Pistons compiled a 74-244 record during his general manager tenure.
- Weaver now reports to Joe Dumars, the Pelicans' new executive vice president.
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The Pelicans have reportedly hired an NBA executive to join Joe Dumars
Troy Weaver has been hired by new Pelicans team president of basketball operations Joe Dumars, according to Andscape's Marc J. Spears. Weaver has an impressive drafting record while with the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards.


Report: Pelicans hiring former Pistons GM Troy Weaver
The Pelicans are strengthening their connection to the Pistons and hiring former Detroit general manager Troy Weaver to the same post in New Orleans, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Joe Dumars Adds Former Pistons GM to Pelicans Front Office - The Bird Writes
In a move that signals an ongoing restructuring within the New Orleans Pelicans organization, the team has hired former Detroit Pistons General Manager Troy Weaver as their new Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations. ESPN’s Marc Spears broke the news. The addition comes just one day after Joe Dumars was introduced as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. Weaver is now the second high-profile executive with Detroit ties to jo…
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