An agreement between Karen Davidson and Tom Gores for the purchase of the Pistons is getting closer, according to sources familiar with the process.

But the sources believe it's doubtful that the deal will be reached in time for next week's NBA Board of Governors meeting.

They think the process will probably stretch through the summer and maybe even into autumn.

That means the NBA will likely not approve the sale of the Pistons until the next Board of Governors meeting in October.