It’s (Almost) Official: Mike Illitch to Buy the Detroit Pistons

Caught this just before I walked out the door:

The owner of the Detroit Pistons and Auburn Hills-based Palace Sports & Entertainment Inc. has chosen to open negotiations to sell the basketball team and venue management company to Detroit pizza and sports industrialist Mike Ilitch, Crain’s has learned. 

It’s believed that a deal will be worked out in the next 30 days.

Nothing is official yet, but what the hell. I’m twice as excited as this guy right now.

Remember, the Pistons’ preseason opener against some no-name team is on NBA TV tonight at 7:30 pm.

[Crain’s Detroit]

[Detroit Bad Boys]

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