The Detroit Pistons and the Grand Rapids Hoops have formed a marketing partnership.

It's said to be the first of its kind between a National Basketball Association and a Continental Basketball Association organization.

The teams will not only share ideas, they will help promote each other in their respective home areas.

The Pistons will promote the Hoops by providing special guests, coaches, ex-players, Piston mascots and dance teams at Hoops home games.

The Hoops will promote Pistons games, create special VIP Bus Party Trips to the Palace of Auburn Hills, handout Pistons pocket schedules and sell Pistons merchandise at their home games.

Expect to see signs their partnership next month.