James Borrego Withdraws from Detroit Pistons Head Coach Consideration
The New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach was a top candidate but has chosen to remain with his current team.
- Borrego was one of four finalists for the Pistons' head coaching job.
- He has previously coached the Charlotte Hornets and served as an interim coach for the Orlando Magic.
- Borrego's decision leaves J.B. Bickerstaff, Sean Sweeney, and Micah Nori as the remaining candidates.
- Sweeney and Nori both have ties to the Pistons, having served on the staff under former coach Dwane Casey.
- The Pistons are under new leadership with President Trajan Langdon, who faces crucial decisions in rebuilding the team.