Pistons' insiders told ESPN.com that there is a 50-50 chance that Flip Saunders will return to coach the team next season, according to Chris Sheridan.

Saunders has coached Detroit for the last three years and is entering the final year of his contract.

After the Pistons made consecutive trips to the Finals, Saunders has now failed in three-straight appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals.

He now holds the record for most Conference Finals games coached (24) without making a trip to the Finals.