bucksketball.com - 7/2/2009
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When he gets early fouls it takes away from his aggressiveness and his rebounding suffers too. It's one thing when this is happening in Milwaukee where no one notices or cares, but how is this going to play out in Detoit people? This is where I worry for you.
blog.mlive.com - 7/2/2009
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AP PhotoGetting Chris Wilcox cheaply would potentially be
the best signing of the Pistons' offseason. Joe Dumars...
made his offseason splash this week, firing Michael Curry and signing Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva to big contracts, but the moves created...
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So Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon are the newest ...
talkhoops.net - 7/2/2009
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talkhoops.net —
What in the hell happened to the Detroit
Pistons? What in the hell happened to Deeeeeeetroit Baaaaaaasketbaaaaaallllllll?...
This was a hard-nosed group of perfect role players, committed to defense, rebounding, and being tougher than the other team. It was a well-coached team that was putting ...
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Pistons sign Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva
givemetherock.com - 7/4/2009
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givemetherock.com —
Yahoo Sports Roto Arcade is already doing a
fantasy mock draft . Yes, the acknowledge that it’s...
ridiculously early. And we love it! So, Charlie Villanueva is probably replacing Rasheed Wallace? That’ll work out well. EveryJoe’s Expert Fantasy analysis . And Fantasy ...
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Points in the Paint
BallerBlogger.com —
... Jeremy Schmidt of Bucksketball with an open letter to Piston fans: “This is a guy who needs to be hitting his shots to be effective. Remember when I mentioned him and Rasheed Wallace in the same sentence earlier? I did that because as fun as it may have been to can the occasional three, I’m sure it was frustrating for a lot of you that he would so often settle for those with all that talent he had. Well imagine having a player with more offensive talent (not compared to Sheed at 25, but Sheed at 300 or whatever he is) do the same thing and shoot an even ...
The TrueHoop Network Shootaround
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... big. Now you're jammed full of power forwards, but one of them you just signed for five years and $40 million. To me, signing Millsap isn't a very [Sam] Presti-like move. It seems like a rushed, let's-get-better-right-now move instead of the planned, calculated progression Presti has had since he took over. Signing Millsap would make you either take some clothes to Goodwill or make you completely rearrange everything." THE FINAL WORD Bucksketball: An open letter to Detroit fans, re: Charlie V. ...
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Where Will Charlie Villanueva Play Next Season?
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Charlie Villanueva is one of my favorite athletes to follow on Twitter. (Yes, this is the world we live in. Get over it, anti-social networkers.) He’s honest, funny, and likes to stay connected to his fans. Which makes him endearing. Also, ...
Pistons come to terms with Gordon, Villanueva
scoresreport.com 7/2/2009 —
The Detroit Pistons have a ton of cap space heading into 2009 NBA free agency, and they apparently aren’t afraid to use it, agreeing in principle to contracts with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva .
Former Bulls guard Gordon will receive a five-year deal for between $55 million and ...
Charlie Villanueva commits to the Pistons
detroitbadboys.com 7/2/2009 — The word has been out for several hours, but for posterity’s sake, here’s the “Charlie Villanueva is (likely) a Piston” post. After visiting the team on Tuesday, the first official day of free agency, he reportedly agreed to a five-year deal worth $35 million or $40 ...
Charlie Villanueva too
pistonsnationblog.com 7/1/2009 — That money was just burning a hole in Joe’s pocket.
Associated Press :
A person with the knowledge of the negotiations says the Detroit Pistons have agreed in principle to contracts with free agents Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on ...
Cavs interested in UFA Villanueva
novafantasysports.com 7/1/2009 — Update: The Cavaliers are expected to target unrestricted free agent Charlie Villanueva, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Cleveland has their mid-level exception, expected to be around $5.6 million to $5.8 million, to offer Villanueva for the the first year of any potential contract. ...
Shopping spree continues, Pistons sign Villanueva
pistonpost.com 7/2/2009 — The signing of Ben Gordon was almost immediately followed by news that the Pistons were signing Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva to a 5-year contract worth $35 million, according to ESPN.com.
It’s a good thing this happened after the Gordon signing, because this move give Joe Dumars a ...
Looks Like Charlie V is Heading to Detroit
thebuckychannel.com 7/2/2009 — John Hammond may not want Charlie Villanueva, but apparently his former team does. The Pistons are reportedly going to sign Charlie to a 5-year, $37 million deal , which is definitely way out of the Bucks price range for him. I wish him the best of luck, as always, but I am looking forward to ...
Cross him off the list, then. Pistons snag Charlie Villanueva
fearthesword.com 7/2/2009 — The Detroit Pistons struck first in Free Agency, reportedly coming to terms with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva this afternoon, the first day teams could talk to available players.
While Gordon had been expected for awhile, the Pistons quick strike on Villanueva was a bit of a surprise, ...
Needs More Free Agency Talk!!!
waitingfornextyear.com 7/1/2009 — With all of the NBA Free Agency talk that is surrounding us, there are so many scenarios out there involving the Cleveland Cavaliers. The one most talked about over the past couple of days involves “stretch” PF Charlie Villanueva. I won’t rehash what he can do for the Cavs if ...
Aldridge: Pistons agree to terms with Gordon, Villanueva
nba.com 7/2/2009 — The Detroit Pistons agreed to terms with two of the NBA's top free agents on the first day of free agency Wednesday, getting commitments from Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon and Milwaukee Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva on multi-year deals. Gordon ...
Pistons Make Moves —
Wizards Insider 7/2/2009
The Detroit Pistons were the busiest team in the first day of free agency, as they agreed to terms with former UConn stars Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva, who essentially serve as younger replacements for the departing Allen Iverson and Rasheed ...
Richard Hamiton a Houston Rocket? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 7/2/2009
Much has been made about the UConn reunion of Richard Hamilton and soon-to-be new Pistons Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva. Although Gordon and Villanueva will be teammates, it's not at all a certainty that Hamilton will be around to join ...
NBA Free Agency Gets Off to Fast Start —
Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
Since Tuesday at 12:01 AM EST the faces of many NBA teams have been changed, and, in at least one case, the very foundation of the team has undergone a free agent upgrade. To be sure, the 2009 NBA free agent season has gotten off to a very fast ...
