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The Detroit Pistons are ready to move downtown - into what is already being billed as one of the most unique sports neighborhoods in the nation. The Pistons formally announced plans Tuesday to move into Little Caesars Arena next season and share that new venue with the Detroit Red Wings, a relocation that would put all four of the city's major sports teams within a few blocks of each other. ''This is the only city now with all four teams in the downtown area,'' Mayor Mike Duggan said. Continue to Article

November 22, 2016 8:59:pm EST

By Tim Branfalt DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit Pistons basketball team will move to downtown Detroit starting next season, playing in an arena already under construction for the city's hockey team, officials from both teams said on Tuesday. Tom Gores, owner of the National Basketball Association team that currently plays in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills, said the move will include construction of a practice facility and corporate headquarters. Also attending the announcement were Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Ilitch Holdings Chief Executive Christopher Ilitch. Continue to Article

November 22, 2016 6:37:pm EST

After playing NBA home games in the suburbs since 1978, the Detroit Pistons announced Tuesday they will move into a new 20,000-seat downtown arena starting next season. The Pistons are in the 29th season playing at the Palace at Auburn Hills, where they moved in 1988 after spending 10 seasons in the Pontiac Silverdome. The new arena, designed as a new home for the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings, will open in September near the stadiums of the NFL Detroit Lions and Major League Baseball's Detroit Tigers. Continue to Article

November 22, 2016 5:20:pm EST

After playing NBA home games in the suburbs since 1978, the Detroit Pistons announced Tuesday they will move into a new 20,000-seat downtown arena starting next season. The Pistons are in the 29th season playing at the Palace at Auburn Hills, where they moved in 1988 after spending 10 seasons in the Pontiac Silverdome. The new arena, designed as a new home for the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings, will open in September near the stadiums of the NFL Detroit Lions and Major League Baseball's Detroit Tigers. Continue to Article

November 22, 2016 5:20:pm EST

DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons have officially announced their move downtown, with owner Tom Gores appearing at a news conference Tuesday with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Ilitch Holdings President and CEO Christopher Ilitch and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Continue to Article

November 22, 2016 3:56:pm EST