The Detroit Pistons, the Phoenix Suns and the NBA G League today announced that the Pistons have agreed to purchase the Northern Arizona Suns from the Phoenix Suns. 

The rebranded team is expected to play in a new arena currently being constructed on the campus of Wayne State University beginning in the 2021-22 season.   

“I’m excited to welcome Tom Gores and the Detroit Pistons as NBA G League owners,” said NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim. “It’s always bittersweet for a team to relocate, and I thank Robert Sarver and the Phoenix Suns for their time in this league and the fans in Northern Arizona for their ongoing commitment to the team.  I’m sure the fans in Detroit will welcome the team with open arms and I look forward to watching NBA G League basketball at Wayne State for seasons to come.”

The Pistons current “hybrid” affiliation with the Grand Rapids Drive will continue through the 2020-21 NBA G League season. The Phoenix Suns will continue to operate the Northern Arizona Suns for the 2020-21 season. 

In May 2019, the Pistons announced a multi-faceted partnership with Wayne State University, including an NBA G League team to play in a new arena that the school is constructing for its men’s and women’s basketball programs less than two miles from both Little Caesars Arena and the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.  

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to hire David Mincberg as assistant general manager.

Mincberg was the Milwaukee Bucks' vice president of basketball strategy. 

Mincberg went to Cal for law school and worked previously for both the Memphis Grizzlies and D.C. United of the MLS.

Detroit Pistons assistant GM Pat Garrity will be leaving the organization, league sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Garrity's contract was on the verge of expiring. 

The move comes as new GM Troy Weaver reshapes the front office.