Billionaire financier Tom Gores has reiterated his interest in the Pistons but declined to comment further on the pending sale of the franchise.

Gores was courtside for Detroit's loss to the L.A. Lakers on Tuesday night.

"I can't tell you anything about that," he said when asked about the pending sale, "but I can tell you that I'm a big fan, and would I love to own the team? Absolutely."

The sale of the Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment to Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch was once considered a done deal, but now it appears he is no longer the front-runner.