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The Pistons and team owner Tom Gores donated $1 million to fund the construction of two open-air basketball courts and a multi-use gathering area for basketball programming and events for the park scheduled to open Oct. 25.
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Jackson Park Youth is a Flint-based organization that promotes baseball and structured summer activities for Flint inner city kids at Hardenbrook Park.
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For the fifth consecutive year, Tom Gores has co-sponsored the summer camps with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.
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In a pair of recent speaking engagements, Detroit Pistons President of Business Operations Melanie Harris highlighted the vision of team owner Tom Gores.
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The Detroit Pistons, who earned the Eastern Conference sixth seed this season, could be in position to take advantage of the situation if the Bucks and Celtics slump next season.
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“Understanding what it’s taken our team, our city to get here. And for our men, our players, who have done this. So I feel really lucky to have those young men. And it means a lot. But we’re not done."
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The Pistons’ turnaround from being one of the worst teams in league history to being in firm control of a playoff spot has garnered praise from national voices.
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Cunningham has become a nighty triple-double threat, averaging 25.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 9.4 assists per game with a 45.5% shooting percentage.
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“I’m watching all our young men, they’re stepping it up and that’s what Pistons basketball is about; Cade is developing into a leader so I’m very proud of that,”
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Ms. Harris most recently served as vice president and general manager for Nike, Inc.’s Jordan Brand North America unit.
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The plan crafted alongside new President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon to add veterans like Tobias Harris, Malik Beasley, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Paul Reed was intentional.
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Gores and his wife, Holly, partnered with long-time philanthropic partner the United Way of Genesee County to distribute 300-plus tickets to kids and senior citizens in the Flint area for the game.
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More than a century after first opening its doors, Henry Ford Health, the Detroit area’s largest healthcare system, broke ground on a $2.2 billion hospital tower that is set to open in 2029.
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Bickerstaff, 45, comes to Detroit with 20 years of NBA coaching experience. He most recently served as head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2020-24, compiling a 170-159 (.517) regular season record over four-plus seasons.
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Two non-profit organizations will administer funding dedicated to home repair and rental assistance for neighboring residents of the new Future of Health development.
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Bickerstaff most recently served as head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2020 to 2024, compiling a 170-159 (.517) regular season record over four-plus seasons.
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Langdon told reporters shortly after the Pistons used the fifth overall pick on Holland that Pistons owner Tom Gores responded positively when Langdon presented his draft and free agency plans a few days ago at the owner’s Detroit-area home.
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Speaking before an audience of immediate family, the local media and team employees, Gores at first thanked the fans for their patience following last season’s 14-68 season that prompted a little soul searching that ultimately led to the hiring of Langdon.
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The new research center will focus on cancer, neuroscience, immunology, hypertension and other public health issues
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The entire NBA – including Gores – mourns the passing of the man whose silhouette from his playing days would become the logo of the league that has grown immensely since he starred for the Lakers from 1960-1974.
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Langdon will report to owner Tom Gores and will expand the current team by recruiting additional innovative and experienced executives, with an emphasis on strategy, player personnel and operations.
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The Detroit Pistons announced that the club plans to reorganize and bolster its basketball front office, which includes filling the role of a new head of basketball operations, reporting directly to Tom Gores.
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Genesee County Youth Corporation, a social service organization that provides shelter services for unaccompanied minors who run away or are experiencing homelessness, received a $5,000 donation from Detroit Pistons’ owner Tom Gores.
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Billups becomes the second player from the 2004 championship team elected to the hall of fame and will be enshrined at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, on August 16-17, 2024.
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Just before Christmas, with the franchise in the throes of a historic losing streak, Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores took accountability and promised things would change.
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The former Pistons player and community ambassador with the organization for the last 10 years, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning at the age of 66.
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Monty Williams wasn’t expecting the text representing another chance at the Detroit Pistons coaching job.
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Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores addressed the media before the team’s 118-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls in the home opener at Little Caesars Arena.
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The Detroit Pistons revealed a refurbished basketball court at Howarth Park on Wednesday, which completes the organization’s $2.5 million commitment to renovate 60 basketball courts over six years.
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In 2014, Collins became the first openly gay athlete to compete in one of the four major professional sports leagues.
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Nancy Edwards, grants officer and director of Keep Genesee County Beautiful, says park beautifications would not happen without the help of grants.
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Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor conducted an exclusive interview with Platinum Equity founder and Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores recently in Las Vegas.
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Asked why he’d want to start over, essentially, when teams with immediate championship potential, Milwaukee and Philadelphia, made overtures to him, Williams plowed straight ahead.
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The Pistons formally introduced one of the top coaching names in the league Tuesday afternoon at the Henry Ford-Pistons Performance Center.
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“I couldn’t be more proud to have Monty joining us at this important time to lead us into the next decade of our future,” said Pistons owner Tom Gores.
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Williams is exactly the right combination of teacher, temperament, visionary, tactician and philosopher that a roster teeming with as many talented young players as general manager Troy Weaver has put in the pipeline needed to take its next steps.
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The Detroit Pistons on Monday announced that Dwane Casey will transition into a new role in the team’s front office and that a search process for a new head coach.
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Casey, who started in 1981 as an assistant at Western Kentucky University, was able to end his coaching career on his own terms when he announced to reporters Sunday that he was stepping down to move into the front office.
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The Safe Places program is a free, community-based after-school/summer program for grades K-12 that focuses on youth development, educational activities and skill development.
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Through a significant partnership between Platinum Equity founder and CEO Tom Gores, Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University, New Center could be on its way to being one of Detroit’s premier neighborhood hubs.
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The Detroit Pistons experienced the wonders of the venue when players, executives, team staff and family members gathered for a team dinner one evening during the team’s time in Paris.
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Jeremiah West was eager to volunteer at the five-day basketball camp recently held in the Petosky-Otsego neighborhood in Detroit. He fondly remembers when he was taught to play by older...
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Pundits are crediting general manager Troy Weaver for his draft night maneuvering to add speed and athleticism to the Pistons’ young roster.
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$20 million commitment will fund new 25,000-square foot multi-use facility, renovate Brennan pool house, and deliver diverse range of services to Cody Rouge neighborhood.
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Pistons general manager Troy Weaver has shown in two seasons that he believes in committed players dedicated to winning.
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“He has the ability to keep everybody’s spirit alive. I just think it’s such a talent. He really understands how to keep these guys engaged while they’re going through a hard time."
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The kids, who were also going to see Hornets standout and Flint native Miles Bridges, rode in a brightly colored bus with the words “Be Impactful” painted on the side.
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The franchise has engaged the Detroit community in recent years with high-profile leadership on matters of diversity and inclusion, voting access and the pandemic.
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SAY Detroit youths participated in a six-week program at the play center located on Detroit’s east side that consisted of weekly workshops led by staff and local leaders from the philanthropic community.
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Over the next six months, the organization will partner with different Flint groups to bus children and families to Little Caesars Arena for a free Pistons game, including food vouchers, tickets and free T-shirts.
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First, the Pistons would play home games at Little Caesars Arena. Second, the Pistons would build a new headquarters that would house basketball and business operations. The last step was to bring a G League franchise to Detroit to offer an improved developmental experience for young players while also bringing an affordable entertainment option for city residents.
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The Pistons are banking on the top pick in the N.B.A. draft and a young core for a revival. As much as the No. 1 overall pick represents a necessary cog in the Pistons’ rebuild it also symbolizes revitalization for the city of Detroit. (Paywall)
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In a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, the recent camp was the first of three that Gores will sponsor with the others being held in Mount Clemens and Eastpointe.
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In nine seasons with the Pistons, Wallace was a four-time All-Star and four-time defensive player of the year. His career spanned 16 years in the league and he averaged 5.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals.
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The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a contract extension with coach Dwane Casey through the 2023-24 NBA season.
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Within a matter of days, the Pistons underwent a significant overhaul, with general manager Troy Weaver transforming the roster from the 20-46 team that finished the season with a whimper.
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It is an annual occurrence in NBA markets. Shortly after the draft, a news conference is held to introduce the young prospects to local media. The front office’s top talent evaluator and the head coach explain the reasoning behind the selections and why this collection of talent will ultimately lead to winning games.
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During general manager Troy Weaver’s introductory news conference in June, Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores said the Andre Drummond trade last season cleared the way for the Pistons to hire Weaver, and subsequently remake most of the roster.
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With the COVID-19 crisis still ongoing, voters need safe options for the upcoming election. The Detroit Pistons continue to assist those efforts. Last month, on the first day of early voting in Michigan, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey and Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem unveiled a voting drop box that sits just outside the Henry Ford Pistons Performance Center.
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First it was the Pistons moving back to play in Detroit. Then it was building a new practice facility. The final piece is the Gatorade League franchise. It’s all in Detroit now.
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In the aftermath of the escalating unrest around the country in protesting police brutality and the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and other African American civilians, Pistons coach Dwane Casey made a powerful statement on Saturday.
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Brooklyn Nets Owner Joe Tsai, and Detroit Pistons Owner Tom Gorres usually compete against each other during the NBA season but now they find themselves fighting against a common opponent, COVID-19. The two are teaming up to donate and deliver 350,000 KN95 masks and 100,000 medical goggles to Detroit. Mayor Duggan said the donation will help more than just first responders.
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The Pistons are stepping up their donations to local food bank Forgotten Harvest, which, amid the coronavirus crisis, has seen its demand for meals skyrocket. The Pistons, along with Wayne County and several corporate partners, announced this week a $375,000 grant for Forgotten Harvest.
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From the moment Tom Gores purchased the Detroit Pistons in 2011, he’s been consistent in his expectations. The Pistons are going to compete for the playoffs.
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There was one clear message from the Detroit Pistons at the opening of their new headquarters Monday: Everyone is welcome. The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center is in the New Center area about two miles north of Little Caesars Arena, where the franchise will begin its third season later this month.
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Detroit Pistons Owner Tom Gores and Livonia, Mich.-based Schostak Brothers & Company today announced the formation of a joint venture to redevelop the Palace of Auburn Hills and its surrounding land. Schostak Brothers will serve as the lead partner and manage the future mixed-use development, which is expected to include corporate office, research & development and technology companies.
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The partnership will focus on education initiatives to benefit schools, children and families in Flint. Johnson has agreed to serve on a community advisory board being formed by the FlintNOW Foundation.
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The Detroit Pistons announced that the club’s 15 players and key executives will commit a total of $500,000 to the FlintNOW relief effort launched last week by team owner Tom Gores.