Michael Curry has been given a three-year deal to coach the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN.com.

Curry played for the Pistons in his career and worked as an assistant in recent years.

Pistons' President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars told The Associated Press that Curry, 39, will be introduced at a news conference on Tuesday.

Curry agreed to a three-year deal worth $2.5 million a year, with the team holding the option for a fourth season.