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 ...

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 ...

Where Will Charlie Villanueva Play Next Season?
davissportsdeli.com 7/1/2009 — // –> // –> // –> 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 Sign Gordon and Villanueva
duelingcouches.blogspot.com 7/2/2009 — "The Detroit Pistons made the biggest early splash in free agency on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva. Former Bulls guard Gordon will receive a five-year deal for between $55 million and $60 million, while former Bucks forward Villanueva gets a five-year deal ...

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 ...

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, ...

It's Official: Pistons Sign Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva
motownstringmusic.com 7/8/2009 — Today was the first day that free agents could sign their new contracts, so the Pistons held a press conference announcing the official signing of Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva .  The deals were agreed to on July 1 , the day free agents and their agents could officially begin ...

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 ...

NBA Talk: Plans Change In Detroit With Villanueva and Gordon Added
lebasketbawl.com 7/3/2009 — We all remember the heartbreaking move for Detroit when they sent Chauncey Billups to the Denver Nuggets while Detroit brought in Allen Iverson. It wasn’t good for the Pistons as they got destroyed in the playoffs. Then here they are with Iverson gone and Rasheed Wallace aging a bit. ...

Detroit Pist-ing Their Money Away
thesportsbank.net 7/2/2009 — By: David Kay Heading into the NBA free agency period, the Detroit Pistons were one of the few buyers in the market willing to shell out the cash to sign a big name free agent. As the clock struck midnight on July 1st, Joe Dumars wasted no time in courting his desired targets as both Ben ...

Pistons Begin Rebuilding, Sign Gordon And Villanueva — NYT > Pro Basketball 7/2/2009
DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit Pistons wasted little time in retooling their team for next season, agreeing terms with free agents Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva on Wednesday the NBA franchise said on their website (http://www.nba.com/pistons).

Detroit Lands Top Two Free Agents, Looks for Coach and Trade Options — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/2/2009
Reports are out that both Villenueva and Gordon will sign with the Pistons. Gordon’s deal is reportedly a five-year, $55 million contract, while Villenueva will receive a five-year, $35 million contract. This is more than I had hoped they ...

UConn Opens Branch In Detroit — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/2/2009
Former UConn teammates Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva have agreed to multi-year contracts to join the Detroit Pistons, according to published reports. Gordon spent the first five years of his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls, leading the team ...

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 ...

Former UConn Huskies Reunite In Detroit — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/2/2009
The Detroit Pistons have agree to sign former Bulls guard Ben Gordon and former Bucks forward Charlie Villianueva. Gordon will be getting $55 million over five years while Villianueva gets $35 million over five years. Could these two ...