Source: Pistons add Gordon, Villanueva
July 1, 2009
DETROIT (AP)—A person with the knowledge of the negotiations says the DetroitPistons have agreed in principle to contracts with free agents Ben Gordon(notes) andCharlie Villanueva(notes).
The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday night on the conditionof anonymity because NBA rules prohibit teams from announcing free agentsignings until next week.
Gordon, the third pick in the 2004 draft by the Chicago Bulls, agreed to a5-year deal for at least $50 million. He was the Bulls’ top scorer the past fouryears and became an unrestricted free agent after the season. Chicago officialshad said bringing him back next year was a top priority.
The 26-year-old Gordon averaged 20.7 points during the regular season beforescoring 24.3 points during the playoffs when the Bulls lost to the Celtics inseven games.
Villanueva, the seventh overall pick by Toronto in 2005 who has played thelast three of his NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks, also agreed to afive-year deal. His contract is worth at least $35 million.
Villanueva averaged 16.2 points and 6.7 rebounds last season for the Bucks.
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