On September 18, 2020, it was announced that Flint, Michigan would be awarded a franchise for the upcoming 2021 TBL season.

[1][2] The team is owned by Flint native Kevin Mays, who has experience in sports marketing and development, among different organizations.

[3] Flint native Matt Washington was named the team's general manager.

2020, former NBA player and Flint native Charlie Bell was named as the team's inaugural head coach.

[5] On November 17, 2021, Keno Davis was named as the new head coach.