Charlie Villanueva Signs with the Pistons
July 1, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA News, NBA Teams
On the first day of free agency, the Detroit Pistons had already reportedly agreed to terms with Ben Gordon. Later in the day, the Pistons landed their second players — Charlie Villanueva. According to various reports, Villanueva will receive a contract worth about $7 million per year over five years.
For fantasy basketball purposes, Villanueva’s value goes up following this move. It appears as if he’s finally found a team willing to invest in him and give him the opportunity he needs to succeed. In a per-minute basis, Villanueva has always put good numbers on the board.
Last year, Villanueva averaged 16.2 …read more
Theo Ratliff to the Detroit Pistons – Fantasy Perspective
March 1, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA News, NFL Player Analysis
The latest news out of Detroit indicates that the Minnesota Timberwolves will release Theo Ratliff and the center is expected to sign with the Pistons. Ratliff averaged 6.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 21.4 minutes per game for the T’Wolves.
While the 34-year-old center is no longer a great player, he should fit a role with the Pistons. Detroit has a very young bench and Ratliff should be able to add some veteran savvy to that group.
The problem with Ratliff in recent years has been his health. He has missed an ungodly amount of games as of late. In …read more
