Despite a lockout that will probably wipe most if not all of the 2011-12 NBA season, the Pistons have released their 2011 preseason schedule.

The team is scheduled to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the preseason opener from The Palace on October 9th.

They will also make their annual stop in Grand Rapids to take on the Toronto Raptors from Van Andel Arena on October 12th.

Here is the schedule in full…

Day Date Opponent Time
Sun. Oct. 9 Minnesota 6:00 p.m.
Mon. Oct. 10 at Atlanta 7:30 p.m.
Wed. Oct. 12 Toronto 7:00 p.m.
Fri. Oct. 14 at Toronto 7:00 p.m.
Fri. Oct. 21 at Milwaukee 7:30 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 23 Charlotte 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Oct. 26 Miami 7:30 p.m.
Thur. Oct. 27 at Orlando 7:00 p.m.

Source: Mlive.com