Isiah Thomas and the Detroit Pistons are in talks for him to join the franchise's ownership group.

“Not a ceremonial piece, but a respectable piece,” said one source.

The discussions began after Joe Dumars stepped down as president. Even though Tom Gores targeted Stan Van Gundy to become head coach and president of basketball operations, he wanted to partner with Thomas.

The two became familiar during preparations for the Bad Boys reunion last month.