detnews.com - 7/2/2009
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Chris McCosky / The Detroit News Auburn Hills -- Joe Dumars proved Wednesday he is a very swift and efficient shopper. On the first day teams could negotiate with free agents, Dumars locked up commitments from his two top choices. He got scoring guard Ben Gordon to agree in principle on a ...
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 ...
emptythebench.com - 7/2/2009
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emptythebench.com —
Something’s gotta give in Detroit, and that something
is one of the last remaining pieces of Detroit’s...
2004 NBA Championship team leaving town: Richard Hamilton, who will soon be traded. I think. He has to be, right? Despite reports ...
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Ben Gordon Won’t Be Paid $55 Million to Back Up Richard ...
motownstringmusic.com - 7/2/2009
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motownstringmusic.com —
Charlie Villanueva is already getting acclimated to the
Detroit basketball scene just 24 hours after agreeing to...
a deal with the Pistons. Villanueva averaged just over 16 points per game and nearly 7 rebounds per game in 26 minutes per game last season with the Milwaukee Bucks . ...
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Charlie Villanueva Already Acclimated to Detroit Basketball
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Detroit, Washington, Houston, Cleveland, San Antonio and Boston are believed to be among McDyess'...
Bullets Forever —
... Detroit News. That makes me feel a little better about yesterday's Times article.
Following Up On The Potential of a Wizards-Pacers Trade
Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog —
... In addition, Antonio McDyess might be a better option than Foster. The Detroit News is reporting that the Wizards, along with Cleveland, Boston, Detroit, Houston, and San Antonio, are vying for the services of the veteran big man. ...
So much for McDyess - Mikki Moore here we come. Yippee!
Bullets Forever —
From Mike Jones and the Outlet
The Wizards were listed among possible suitors for Antonio McDyess, but sources with knowledge of the situation said although Washington would love to have McDyess on their roster, they know can't offer anything close to what other teams will offer him. The Wizards don't want to use the mid-level exception, because even if a player agreed to that ball-park figure of $5 million, Washington would be taxed equal that number and end up paying $10 million total. McDyess is a solid vet, ...
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thirdquartercollapse.com 7/2/2009 — Pistons reach deals with [Ben] Gordon, and [Charlie] Villanueva
[ed. note: Pistons get a bit better. Not great news for the Magic, who never seem to beat them, but Gordon and Villanueva won't put Detroit over the top. - BQR]
The Magic never beat the Pistons and it seems to be ...
Pistons reach deals with Gordon, Villanueva - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
sports.yahoo.com 7/1/2009 — The Detroit Pistons have reached agreement with free-agent guard Ben Gordon (notes) and forward Charlie Villanueva (notes) , a source with knowledge of the talks told Yahoo! Sports Wednesday evening. Gordon will receive a five-year contract worth ...
Detroit Pistons target McDyess, Bass as third free agent
blog.mlive.com 7/7/2009 — The cap space that the Pistons will have left after signing Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva isn't know yet, but Joe Dumars has an idea on how much he will have to offer a third free agent to go along...
Pistons Stay In Character With Villanueva, Gordon Signings
sportingnews.com 7/2/2009 — You can see why the Pistons
went after Charlie Villanueva. Not that Villanueva is the second coming of Sheed, or the player Detroit had hoped the now-departed Amir Johnson would become. But he provides size and skill in one body, at a good price ($7 ...
Pistons agree to deals with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva
tonyblogs.net 7/2/2009 — The Detroit Pistons are clearly not going to sit on their hands and watch as the Magic and Cavs get better in the Eastern Conference. The team has come to agreements with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva on multi-year deals, according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports.com .
Ben Gordon's ...
Hello Gordon and Villanueva - Goodbye McDyess
need4sheed.com 7/8/2009 —
It’s Official, The Pistons Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon are Detroit Pistons.
And Dyess is officially off to get his Ice in San Antonio and I wish him the best.
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 ...
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 ...
Should Ben Gordon Have Stayed in Chicago? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 7/2/2009
Anyone who watched Chicago's cardiac performances in what has been called one of the best NBA playoff series of all time, this year—taking the defending champion Celtics to the last second of regulation—or to overtime in all but one ...
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 ...
