Pistons exploring options for possible sale

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Detroit Pistons owner Karen Davidson says the option of selling the NBA franchise is being explored.

Davidson spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday night after the first quarter of a game against the Boston Celtics.

Her husband, Bill Davidson, died last year. The late owner known as "Mr. D" helped the Pistons win NBA titles in 2004, 1990 and 1989 and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

He said a succession plan was in place to keep the team in the family and it would not be sold during an interview with the AP in 2008.

Forbes valued the Pistons at $479 million last month.