Jeff Riger: Pistons Introduce Tom Gores As The New Owner
As I walked into the Palace and passed security, it was pretty apparent that there was a different feeling in Auburn Hills.
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As I walked into the Palace and passed security, it was pretty apparent that there was a different feeling in Auburn Hills.
However, a source told CBSSports.com's Ken Berger on Sunday that Kuester "had not been let go and that no decisions will be made until Tom Gores officially takes over." Gores is the team's new owner, having agreed to purchase the team from Karen Davidson.
The NBA's Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Detroit Pistons to California investor Tom Gores.
NBA Commissioner David Stern has stated that the sale of the Detroit Pistons to Tom Gores, a Flint native, has been approved by the league and could close within a week.
The Detroit Pistons held multiple workouts last week with potential draft picks for the 2011 NBA Draft.
The Pistons are slated to host UCLA's Malcolm Lee and Charleston's Andrew Goudelock for a workout on Wednesday.
Billionaire financier Tom Gores is expected to receive final approval from the league's Board of Governors to purchase the franchise and its assets from current owner Karen Davidson, widow of longtime owner Bill Davidson.
By taking the approach of selecting the best big man available, the Pistons made a big score in last June's draft. That philosophy will not change when their next lottery pick comes up June 23.
Two are better than one. At least that's the latest on who will be the owner of the Detroit Pistons franchise.
Current Detroit Pistons owner Karen Davidson says she'll retain part ownership of the NBA franchise, its arena and Palace Sports & Entertainment after the sale to Beverly Hills, Calif., billionaire Tom Gores is complete.
This was not what the Pistons wanted. The NBA Draft Lottery was held this evening in New Jersey and for the second straight year, Detroit gets shut out of the top 3.
Greg Monroe was in New Jersey representing the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Draft Lottery. The Pistons received the 8th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.
The NBA will hold its annual draft lottery tonight and the Pistons will most likely get the 7th overall pick.
The National Basketball Association announced today that forward Greg Monroe was named to the NBA's All-Rookie Second Team. For the second straight season, a Pistons rookie earned NBA All-Rookie team honors following Jonas Jerebko's selection last year.
