Based on Gores' comments at the Pistons home opener last night [[which he was ironically late to because of traffic on I-75...), they are VERY close to getting a deal done.

“I think if we’re going to do it, it’s going to be soon,” Gores said. “I’ve always been relatively transparent with you guys and we’re getting close, we’re getting close." -Detroit Free Press

And Gilbert can't buy the Pistons since he already owns an NBA team in Cleveland. I am certain Gores will get this done soon.