Pistons, Palace may be for sale
Chris McCosky / The Detroit News

Detroit -- The ownership of Detroit's pro sports teams -- for so long the stable domain of the Fords, Ilitches and Davidsons -- appears to be headed for a shake-up, one that would alter the sports landscape in the next few years.

Karen Davidson, who has inherited ownership of the Pistons and Palace Sports and Entertainment (the overseers of The Palace of Auburn Hills) from her late husband, William Davidson, is seriously considering selling both properties.

Sources close to the negotiations have told The Detroit News she has had a conversation with NBA Commissioner David Stern on the process and protocol for attracting potential buyers.

On top of that, the Red Wings have yet to renew their lease with Joe Louis Arena. Although Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland told reporters Sunday he fully expects the team to play at the arena next season, the Ilitch family has been seeking other options.

One of those options is The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Neither Davidson nor members of the Ilitch family could be reached for comment Sunday. The Wings and Palace Sports and Entertainment have been working on a lease agreement for more than a year.

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