March 4, 2024 |
Articles News The Pistons
With notable community support, Detroit City Council OKs community benefits package for Tom Gores-backed $3 billion mixed-use development
With diverse voices expressing staunch support, the Detroit City Council recently approved a community benefits package and tax incentives to assist the $3 billion development spearheaded by the historic partnership of the Detroit Pistons and team owner Tom Gores, Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University. Known as the Future of Health, the project aims to transform
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February 13, 2024 |
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Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores describes collaborative trade deadline process that reshaped the roster: ‘A lot of all-nighters’
By Vince EllisSpecial for Pistons.com LOS ANGELES – 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. Fifty days later, a completely revamped roster took the Western Conference’s second-best team to thewire in a 112-106 loss to the
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February 5, 2024 |
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Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores mourns the passing of ex-Piston Earl Cureton, 66
DETROIT, Mich. – Earl Cureton, former Pistons player and community ambassador with the organization for the last 10 years, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning at the age of 66. A 12-year NBA veteran, Cureton was originally drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 58th overallpick in the 1979 NBA Draft. Known as “The Twirl”, the 6-9
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January 16, 2024 |
Articles News Philanthropy
Tom Gores partners with Voices for Children, Toys for Tots to continue holiday tradition of giving underserved Michigan children a chance to just ‘be a kid’
FLINT, Mich. – The blue, colonial-style house just west of downtown Flint was transformed into Santa’s workshop in mid-December. On the inside, candy cane-decorated balloon garlands hung from the doors and decorated Christmas trees were in each room. Santa and Mrs. Claus, adorned in red-and-white winter attire, nestled into their seats while patiently waiting for
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November 21, 2023 |
Chairman's Q&A Homepage News The Pistons
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores’ season outlook: Foundation in place, but ‘patience is high’
DETROIT – 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. He gave more insight on the decision to hire veteran coach Monty Williams, the collection of young talent assembled by general manager Troy Weaver, and several other topics
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