Despite economic challenges across Metro Detroit, The Detroit Pistons and Allstate’s “Good Hands, Warm Hands” Mitten Drive collected more than 15,000 winter items for Orchards Children’s Services with donations from Pistons fans and Michigan schools. Orchards Children’s Services will distribute the donated winter gear to hundreds of families statewide.

The Detroit Pistons announced today that internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, and producer Wyclef Jean will perform at halftime when the Detroit Pistons host the Sacramento Kings during Pistons Beach Party night on Friday, February 17 at The Palace of Auburn Hills (7:30 p.m.).

The National Basketball Association announced today that Detroit Pistons players Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight have been selected for the 2012 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge to be held on Friday, Feb. 24, in Orlando during NBA All-Star 2012.

The Detroit Pistons announced today the donation of their second generation Roundball One DC-9 aircraft to the Northland Community & Technical College Foundation to support Northland Community & Technical College’s (Northland) aerospace programs. Northland’s aviation campus is located in Thief River Falls, MN.

The Detroit Pistons announced today that internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, rapper and producer Flo Rida (pronounced Flow Ride-a) will perform during halftime when the Detroit Pistons host Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and the Boston Celtics on Sunday, February 19 at The Palace of Auburn Hills (6:00 p.m.).

The Detroit Pistons announced today a unique community program called “Come Together” aimed at celebrating community champions from cities across the State of Michigan. Working with local political, business and community leaders from cities throughout the state, each municipality is eligible to receive up to 100 tickets to a Detroit Pistons home game for the purpose of recognizing individuals and groups for outstanding achievement, service to the community and leadership through volunteerism.

The Detroit Pistons announced today that Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, rapper and producer T-Pain will perform during halftime when the Detroit Pistons host LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami HEAT on Wednesday, January 25 at The Palace of Auburn Hills (7:30 p.m.).

The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has signed guard Walker Russell Jr. from the NBA D-League’s Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Prior to his signing, Russell Jr. led the D-League with 9.9 assists per game and averaged 16.0 points in 16 games for the Mad Ants this season. He recorded seven points/assists double-doubles and dished out a season-high 19 assists to go with 19 points at the Bakersfield Jam (1/9/12). Russell Jr. has recorded 12-plus assists five times and scored 20-plus points four times this season.

The Detroit Pistons announced today the entertainment line-ups for three theme nights beginning with “Super ‘70’s” night this Friday, January 20 when the Pistons host Memphis at 7:30 p.m. at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

The Detroit Pistons announced today that platinum recording hip-hop artist Rob Base will perform during halftime of the Detroit Pistons game versus the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, January 10 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Detroit Pistons Tayshaun Prince, Rodney Stuckey, Jonas Jerebko and Greg Monroe have been named to the 2012 NBA All-Star Ballot, announced today by the National Basketball Association (NBA).

The Detroit Pistons announced today that entertainment performers for their home opener will include multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Taio Cruz, legendary Motown performers The Temptations featuring Dennis Edwards and international recording artist and Southfield native Mike Posner.

The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has waived center Jake Voskuhl and guards Brian Hamilton and Walker D. Russell Jr.

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the team has re-signed guard Rodney Stuckey. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The Detroit Pistons will host a free open scrimmage inside The Palace of Auburn Hills on Sunday, December 18 from 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Admission and parking is free for all fans and doors will open at 12:00 p.m.

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the team has waived guard Richard Hamilton.

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the club has signed draft selections Brandon Knight and Vernon Macklin to contracts.

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the team has re-signed free agent forward Tayshaun Prince.

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the team has re-signed forward Jonas Jerebko.

The Detroit Pistons announced today that they have signed guard-forward Damien Wilkins.

The Detroit Pistons announced today the signings of Jake Voskuhl, Kareem Rush, Walker Russell Jr. and Brian Hamilton to the 2011-12 training camp roster.

The Detroit Pistons, Quicken Loans Inc. and Fathead LLC. have collaborated on the 27th Pistons Live, Learn and Play Center renovation at the Matilda R. Wilson Boys and Girls Club of Auburn Hills.

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the team has named Ken Catanella as Director of Basketball Operations.

The Detroit Pistons today announced their 2011 preseason schedule which will feature two games against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Detroit Pistons announced today that the club has selected Brandon Knight with the with the eighth pick in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft held on Thursday, June 23. The club also selected Kyle Singler with the 33rd pick and Vernon Macklin with the 52nd pick in the second round.

Please tune in Sunday at midnight for the premiere of the Metro PCS Pistons Draft Special on WDIV Channel 4.

The Detroit Pistons, Quicken Loans Inc., Fathead LLC and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan are hosting a summer tipoff festival at the Lloyd H. Diehl Club in Detroit (4242 Collingwood, Detroit, MI 48204-1614) on Tuesday, June 21.

The Detroit Pistons announced that PNC Bank has renewed its presenting sponsorship for the 2011-12 regular season and playoffs marking the fourth season of this partnership and PNC Bank being the team’s official banking partner.

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that John Kuester will not return next season as the team’s head coach. The decision was made following a meeting between ownership and the head coach.

The following statement was released this afternoon by President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars.

The sale of Palace Sports and Entertainment (PS&E) and the Detroit Pistons to Tom Gores and his investment firm, Platinum Equity, was formally completed today, following unanimous approval by the NBA’s Board of Governors. With the transfer of ownership Mr. Gores becomes the fourth owner in Detroit Pistons’ franchise history.

NBA commissioner David Stern announced before Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night in Miami that the league’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved Tom Gores as Pistons owner.

Gov. Rick Snyder today signed legislation renaming a stretch of highway that runs past the Palace of Auburn Hills in honor of longtime owner of the Detroit Pistons and noted philanthropist Bill Davidson.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Palace Sports & Entertainment signed a multi-year agreement with Hungry Howie’s Pizza, the locally-based pizza franchisor, to become the official pizza of The Palace, DTE Energy Music Theatre and the Detroit Pistons and to open Hungry Howie’s locations at The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre.

The National Basketball Association announced today that forward Greg Monroe was named to the 2010-11 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Second Team. For the second straight season, a Pistons rookie earned NBA All-Rookie team honors following Jonas Jerebko’s selection last year. This is the first time the Pistons have had consecutive all-rookie selections since Lindsey Hunter was named to the second team in 1993-94 and Grant Hill was named to the first team in 1994-95. Monroe became the 17th player in franchise history to receive all-rookie team honors.

The Detroit Pistons Youth Basketball Training Camp tour, sponsored by PNC, will open June 13 through 16 in Rapid River, MI. The annual statewide tour consists of 18 camps around Michigan and Northern Ohio beginning in June and ending in August.

The National Basketball Association announced today that 89 players, including 69 players from U.S. colleges and 20 international players, have filed as early entry candidates for the 2011 NBA Draft.

PS&E received 11 nominations from the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.The Michigan Emmys will be presented on Saturday, May 14 during the Academy’s 33rd annual awards show at the Motor City Sound Board Theatre.

Palace Sports and Entertainment (PS&E) and Detroit Pistons Basketball Company (DPBC) today announced a definitive agreement to sell PS&E, DPBC, and their respective assets to financier Tom Gores and his investment firm, Platinum Equity.