Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem, an investor for the new team, said the WNBA practice facility will rival the Pistons' new practice facility in New Center, which opened in 2019.

Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem, an investor for the new team, said the WNBA practice facility will rival the Pistons' new practice facility in New Center, which opened in 2019.

It’s recognition of all the things that are happening in the city. And finally, I think it’s going to have a real economic impact," Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem said.

Detroit — The WNBA is returning to Detroit. The WNBA announced on Monday that Detroit and its ownership group have been awarded an expansion franchise, which will arrive in 2029.

The Detroit WNBA ownership group is led by Tom and Holly Gores, owners of the Detroit Pistons. "This is a huge win for our city," said Arn Tellem, the vice chairman of the Detroit Pistons ...

And finally, I think it’s going to have a real economic impact," Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem said. ___ Philadelphia First year of play: 2030.

Josh Harris, left, managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers, Arn Tellem, Detroit Pistons vice chairman, Nic Barlage, representing the Cleveland Cavaliers, listen as WNBA commissioner Cathy ...

And finally, I think it’s going to have a real economic impact,” Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem said. ___ Philadelphia First year of play: 2030.