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May 15, 2025 | Articles Homepage News The Pistons

DETROIT – Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is pondering steps that could see him land with another title contender. Jayson Tatum’s devastating Achilles injury suffered during the Boston Celtics’ playoff loss to the New York Knicks could have far-reaching repercussions next season and beyond. The Detroit Pistons, who earned the Eastern Conference sixth seed this
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April 14, 2025 | Articles Chairman's Q&A Homepage News The Pistons

Platinum Equity CEO and Detroit Pistons Governor Tom Gores addressed the media at halftime of the Pistons’ recent loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena in the home finale. Although the Pistons are headed to the playoffs with a 44-38 record, it was a time for him to reflect on the journey he
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April 7, 2025 | Homepage News The Pistons

LOS ANGELES — The Detroit Pistons are one of the top feelgood stories of the season. 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 voice. First-year Coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s player development, sideline acumen and passioned advocacy
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February 24, 2025 | Articles Homepage News The Pistons

DETROIT – The stars of TNT’s Inside the NBA program might as well have been speaking for the Detroit Pistons fan base. Last month, when Kenny Smith announced Pistons star Cade Cunningham was named to this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game – a first for the No. 1 overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft –
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February 24, 2025 | Articles Flint Now Homepage News

Flint, Mich. – The FlintNOW Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint is announcing its first round of grant funding, totaling $1.595 million to support essential programs in the Flint community. A second round of grant funding is planned for 2025, furthering the Fund’s commitment to creating lasting impact and addressing Flint’s evolving needs. 
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February 6, 2025 | Articles Homepage News The Pistons

DETROIT — Call it a fortunate coincidence. On the evening following Pistons Owner Tom Gores and a star-studded group of investors submitting a bid to bring the WNBA back to Detroit, a key voice in the decision-making process dropped by for a previously scheduled visit. NBA commissioner Adam Silver attended the Pistons’ recent 117-102 victory
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January 31, 2025 | Articles Homepage News The Pistons

DETROIT  – On behalf of an exceptional ownership group, an expansive coalition of civic and business leaders and an excited fan base that embraced the WNBA for many years, Pistons Owner Tom Gores submitted on Thursday a formal bid to bring the league back to Detroit. “This is an exciting opportunity to welcome the WNBA
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December 30, 2024 | Articles Homepage News The Pistons

LOS ANGELES- Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has always been clear that he views Pistons guard Cade Cunningham as a franchise cornerstone. Now others are realizing it after Cunningham was recently named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week. On the very day the recognition was announced, Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons faced the
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December 20, 2024 | Articles Homepage News Philanthropy The Pistons

WYANDOTTE, Mich – Martha Hammond wasn’t planning to attend the annual Salvation Army holiday gift drive provided by Detroit Pistons Owner and Platinum Equity Founder Tom Gores and his wife, Holly, like previous years.   But her husband’s disability and a recent back injury that caused her to miss work forced her to change her mind,
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December 18, 2024 | Articles Homepage News Philanthropy The Pistons

FLINT, Mich. – James Turnbull and his family members excitedly filled their vehicle with big red bags and wrapped presents, filling the trunk to capacity on a cold Wednesday night in early December.   The family had just left the Voices for Children Child Advocacy Center annual holiday giveback event where more than 140 children
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December 16, 2024 | Articles Homepage News Philanthropy The Pistons

DETROIT – December 12, 2024 – Platinum Equity founder and Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores recently announced a $350,000 commitment to SAY Detroit. Detroit Pistons Front Office Associate Dwane Casey shared the news on behalf of Gores during WJR-AM radio host and Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom’s 13th annual SAY Detroit radiothon, an annual
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October 21, 2024 | Articles Business Dealmaking Homepage Los Angeles Chargers News

Platinum Equity Founder and CEO Tom Gores added to his sports portfolio with the acquisition of a 27 percent stake in the NFL’s L.A. Chargers earlier this month. The Los Angeles Times reports that Gores and his wife Holly bought Dea Spanos Berberian’s 24 percent ownership in the Chargers and one percent each from siblings
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