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20 years later: Remembering the 2004 Pistons-Pacers brawl
Read full article: 20 years later: Remembering the 2004 Pistons-Pacers brawlThe Detroit Pistons were getting blown out by their division rivals, the Indiana Pacers. It was, for all intents and purposes, a meaningless November game in the NBA.
ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Friday, July 10, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Friday, July 10, 2020It happened this afternoon at McNichols and San Juan just west of Livernois. Detroit Police Chief James Craig held a press conference and shared bodycamera footage of the incident. Much of the arena has already been gutted -- only a roof and supportive structure still remain. DTE Energy announced Thursday that electric rates will remain unchanged until 2022 amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Executive Order 2020-147 reiterates that individuals are required to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 11, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 11, 2020Detroit Police Chief James Craig spoke to Local 4 News Saturday morning about the shooting death of a 20-year-old man that sparked outcry and protests on the citys west side. Remnants of the Palace of Auburn Hills, the Detroit Pistons former hometown arena, were demolished Saturday morning. With cases of COVID-19 rising, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new Executive Order requiring Michiganders to wear masks in indoor public spaces and some outdoor public spaces. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 68,295 as of Saturday morning, including 6,039 deaths, state officials report.
Former Detroit Pistons turf, Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished Saturday
Read full article: Former Detroit Pistons turf, Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished SaturdayAUBURN HILLS, Mich. The remnants of the Detroit Pistons former hometown arena will be demolished Saturday morning. The Palace of Auburn Hills has been closed since 2017 and demolition began in December of last year. We promised the people of Auburn Hills and Oakland County that we would find a solution that would be good for the community and make a positive economic impact, Gores said. The final concert held at The Palace was Bob Seger in Sept. 2017 and the final event at the venue was the Taste of Auburn Hills in Oct. 2017. The Detroit Pistons home court now resides within the Little Caesars Arena in Downtown Detroit.
Rasheed Wallace upset with Pistons move from Palace, says ownership disconnected
Read full article: Rasheed Wallace upset with Pistons move from Palace, says ownership disconnectedDETROIT Former Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace says hes done with the team after they left the Palace of Auburn Hills for a new arena in Detroit. Wallace, who helped lead the Pistons to the 2004 NBA Championship, posted a photo of himself laying on the floor at the Palace the night of Richard Hamiltons jersey retirement in 2017. Wallace is referring to the Pistons current home, Little Caesars Arena. The team left the Palace for the new arena in 2018. Wallace, 45, retired as a player in 2013, and was a Pistons assistant coach from 2013 to 2014.
VIDEO: Whats left of the Palace of Auburn Hills
Read full article: VIDEO: Whats left of the Palace of Auburn HillsAUBURN HILLS, Mich. The Palace of Auburn Hills was a big part of Metro Detroit for nearly 30 years. Watch above: Tim Pamplin takes a tour of whats left of The Palace of Auburn HillsWhen The Palace opened in 1988, it revolutionized the way arenas were built. The final concert held at The Palace was Bob Seger on Sep. 23, 2017. A few weeks later, the final event at the venue was the Taste of Auburn Hills on Oct. 12, 2017. READ: Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished this fall ahead of redevelopment project
Palace of Auburn Hills collectibles for sale in online auction
Read full article: Palace of Auburn Hills collectibles for sale in online auctionAUBURN HILLS, Mich. Have you ever wanted to own the actual carpet from the Detroit Pistons' locker room at the Palace of Auburn Hills? Those are two of the thousands of items in the "everything must go" sale for Pistons fans. There are items fans have seen many times, such as parking lot signs and section signs, but there are also items fans have never seen, such as tables, pictures and even showerheads from the players' bathroom. All the items are for sale in an online auction that's now underway. Click here to view the online auction.
Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished this fall ahead of redevelopment project
Read full article: Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished this fall ahead of redevelopment projectAUBURN HILLS, Mich. The Palace of Auburn Hills is set to be demolished this fall as Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores works with a real estate company to redevelop the site, the team announced. "We promised the people of Auburn Hills and Oakland County that we would find a solution that would be good for the community and make a positive economic impact," Gores said. Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem said finding a partner with a strong local community presence was a priority. The Pistons are preparing to move their remaining team and business operations to the new Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center in Detroit. Auburn Hills Mayor Kevin McDaniel said the sale and partnership are a win-win for the city.