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Pistons 'very close' to having new home next season

Published Oct. 27, 2016 7:01 p.m. ET

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UPDATE: Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores says the team is "very close to a deal" to move downtown. — AP

The Detroit Pistons are in advanced discussions to move from The Palace of Auburn Hills to the Red Wings' new downtown arena, the Associated Press reported Thursday, as soon as next season if possible.

The new downtown arena, Little Caesars Arena, is being built right across the highway from where the Tigers and Lions play at Comerica Park and Ford Field, and a group is hoping to put a stadium for a Major League Soccer franchise in that area as well.

The Pistons have played at the Palace since 1988. Oakland County officials turned down an offer to buy it from Pistons owner Tom Gores in June.

The Pistons' home opener is Friday against Orlando.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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