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Three men are expecting phone calls: Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer and Mike Woodson.
Anyone hoping to see the Pistons move to the city of Detroit should not hold their breath. New owner Tom Gores is happy with the team's current arena, The Palace of Auburn Hills, even though it is more than 20 years old.
Pistons management huddled Sunday to begin formulating a list of candidates to replace John Kuester as head coach, with defensive-minded coaches possessing experience and/or a commanding presence dominating the early discussions.
It was expected, but John Kuester was relieved of his head coaching position in Detroit, the team announced yesterday.
The Detroit Pistons have fired head coach John Kuester and they are now looking for a coach to replace him.
The Detroit Pistons fire head coach John Kuester four days after new owner Tom Gores finalizes purchase of the team from Karen Davidson.
Also, the NBA has the ESPN hype machine fully behind it, which just tries to make mountains out of molehills when it comes to the NBA. Wonder why?
Battered and bruised Pistons coach John Kuester is expected to meet today with new owner Tom Gores and team president Joe Dumars — and every sign points to Coach Q packing his bags and finding a soft landing spot in Los Angeles.
Gores was asked who he will turn to for basketball knowledge and then looked down in the front row and said "Joe Dumars will tell me everything I need to know."
Joe Dumars can finally make long overdue changes, but he'd better have a good explanation for every one of them.
Tom Gores came across as a normal guy. He was a little nervous. He seemed genuine while describing his life story and his desire to own the Pistons.
Tom Gores is here and he is ready to get to work. The Platinum Equity CEO is now the new owner of the Detroit Pistons and today he held his first press conference since acquiring the team.
As I walked into the Palace and passed security, it was pretty apparent that there was a different feeling in Auburn Hills.
No decision yet for Nick Lidstrom on his future, the Red Wings captain was present at Kid Rock's press conference today to announce he's playing Comerica Park August 12th.
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.
Investor Tom Gores is now officially the owner of the Detroit Pistons. The sale of Palace Sports and Entertainment and the Pistons to Gores and his investment firm, Platinum Equity, was formally completed Wednesday afternoon
It's likely Magglio Ordonez will rejoin the Tigers Monday night in Texas. The plan is for the veteran outfielder to go thru a rehab stint this weekend with Toledo and then come back.
After nearly a yearlong courtship, Tom Gores is set to take official ownership of the Pistons this week.
The NBA's Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Detroit Pistons to California investor Tom Gores.
The Detroit Pistons held multiple workouts last week with potential draft picks for the 2011 NBA Draft.
So just when you thought things couldn't any worse for the Pistons they do. They seemed all but locked for the 7th pick in the NBA lottery but somehow found a way to drop back to the 8th spot.
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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.
A 29-year-old Oak Park man was arrested after making threatening statements to burn down the Monroe Catholic church on Tuesday, the Monroe Public Safety Department says.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
President Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Residents tried to put a stop to the project at a city informational meeting on Wednesday night.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Devon Jason Watson, 42, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Jaquoya Wix.
A 29-year-old Oak Park man was arrested after making threatening statements to burn down the Monroe Catholic church on Tuesday, the Monroe Public Safety Department says.
A 15-year-old Detroit boy is charged with the robbery and murder of a 14-year-old boy on the city's west side.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
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Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
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As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
St. Clair Shores is covering Flock cameras for at least 6 months after residents voiced concerns. The city council will revisit the issue in March.
The family of the stabbing victim, 34-year-old Jaquoya Wix, will be speaking out in a press conference today.
The family of the woman fatally stabbed will speak out today. Absentee voting starts today. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
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