Published 6/30/2009
by David McClure
at Bleacher Report - NBA
When the clock strikes midnight.... Joe Dumars has made it abundantly clear that the Pistons will be active this off-season. So far that has meant a small trade in the draft, but with the cap space the Pistons will be working with when the free agency period officially begins, they should have no problem getting some players to lead this franchise back to it's previous form. Joe Dumars hasn't been known for his drafting abilities, but has instead made his mark on the Pistons organizations through trades and free agent acquisitions. What are the rumors and possibilities today? One of the more interesting rumors is that the Pistons will now target Milwaukee Bucks Forward Charlie Villanueva. He's a younger player, at just 24, that has progressed nicely in his four years in the league. Last season he averaged 16.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Villanueva would likely come in around half the expected cost for oft-injured Carlos Boozer and with more upside. Boozer averaged 16.2 points and 10.4 ...
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