Tom Gores: 'We're Going Back To Championship Days'
"I understand the fan base - well," Gores said. "I grew up with it. It's in my blood. Trust me."
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"I understand the fan base - well," Gores said. "I grew up with it. It's in my blood. Trust me."
To be honest the Pistons Bad Boys title teams could be considered one of the greatest championship team in any of the four major sports over the past 40 years.
Several members of the Detroit Pistons' first two championship teams gathered Thursday for a fundraiser, but the man who still works for the team kept a low profile.
They are a loss away from becoming the Philadelphia 26ers.
Dion Waiters hit a contested baseline jumper at the buzzer, completing a rally that lifted the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 97-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo is clear on two things.
Izzo, who has led the Spartans for nearly 20 years and is an eight-time National Coach of the Year, has flirted with the NBA before.
Andre Drummond had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons shot a season-best 55 percent to blow by the Utah Jazz 114-94 Monday night.
Rodney Stuckey scored 23 and Andre Drummond had 13 points and 16 rebounds for the Pistons in their fourth overall loss and 12th straight on the road.
Greg Monroe scored 22 points to lead the Pistons, who lost their 11th in a row on the road.
Ben Wallace reportedly began serving a two-day jail sentence Tuesday after pleading no contest to a hit-and-run.
Drummond had been one of few bright spots for the Pistons this season.
Paul George scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 25-point second-quarter deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons 112-104 in overtime on Saturday night.
Josh Smith scored 24 points and Rodney Stuckey added 23 to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 99-89 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
Do you see a scenario where the two could be paired in Detroit?
"We are saddened by the passing of William Clay Ford, Sr. and extend our condolences to the entire Ford family, the Ford Motor Company, the Lions organization and all of his employees."
The Boston Celtics overcame Detroit's dominance inside by passing the ball precisely and protecting it better than they had all season.
The Detroit Pistons are hosting a special University of Detroit Mercy Night during Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Greg Monroe had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Will Bynum scored all 17 of his points in the fourth quarter for the Pistons. But Detroit shot 40 percent and lost for the ninth time in 11 games.
After the game Noah was walking to the locker room through the tunnel and bam -- Hooper scares Noah. It was pretty funny if you ask me.
D.J. Augustin scored 26 points off the bench and Joakim Noah had a triple-double as the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 105-94 on Wednesday night.
Bleacher Report reports that Pistons GM Joe Dumars expects to be fired... and he's kind of cool with it at this point.
My only question: Is that really getting back at her?
The Pistons outscored New York by three points in the second quarter, 30-20 in the third and started the fourth quarter with eight unanswered points.
The Charlotte Bobcats waived seldom-used guard Ben Gordon on Sunday, leaving their roster at 14 players.
A 54-year-old Macomb Township man has been accused of leaving a gun that was used in the fatal shooting of a child unsecured, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
Pope Francis Center in Detroit is honoring the lives of people in the area who died this year while experiencing homelessness.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs thanks to a wild finish.
A new era has started in Detroit after the final piece of the Mammoth Building on the city's west side came down on Sunday.
A vigil was held in Warren, Michigan, on Saturday for Mucari Finley at the place where he died earlier this month.
A lawsuit filed on Friday claims the Detroit Lions copied a company's Motor City Muscle trademark and that brand's distinct appearance.
Two winning Powerball tickets worth $1 million each were sold in Michigan, lottery officials said on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs thanks to a wild finish.
Around 48 people have been displaced after a fire at an apartment complex in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the city's fire department said early Sunday.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs thanks to a wild finish.
Moritz Seider scored at 4:36 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday to sweep a home-and-home series.
A lawsuit filed on Friday claims the Detroit Lions copied a company's Motor City Muscle trademark and that brand's distinct appearance.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Lions is set for 4:25 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit.
Cade Cunningham had a triple-double and Jalen Duren added 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-86.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
A fire spread through an apartment complex in Ann Arbor Township on Saturday night, a Michigan Lottery player has a winning $1 million Powerball ticket and other top stories for the evening of Dec. 21, 2025.
The final piece of the Mammoth Building on Detroit's west side is now gone. The massive structure has been empty since 2000, and it's been an eyesore along Grand River Avenue ever since. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega explains how the demolition starts a new era for development.
Chance of light snow then drizzle on Monday
A winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at Mister A's Party Shoppe, lottery officials said. The ticket matched five numbers in the Dec. 20, 2025, drawing.
The Pope Francis Center in Detroit hosted a special memorial service on Sunday. The event remembers community members who lost their lives while struggling with homelessness. Julia Avant was at the service.