Two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to purchase a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the purchase has not been announced by the team.

One such person is the Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores, who is set to finalize a deal that will see him purchase a 27 percent stake in the Los Angeles Chargers. This deal is said to essentially be a buyout for Dea Spanos Berberian. Dea Spanos Berberian is the sister of the majority controller of the Chargers, Dean Spanos.

Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores is expanding his business outside of the NBA. Gores is planning to buy a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers, a league source confirmed Friday to The Detroit News. Pro Football Talk was first to report the planned purchase.