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Pistons guard Ben Gordon's threes sink to new low

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March 13

Detroit Free Press

"Last year's first-round playoff series between the Celtics and the Bulls became an instant classic. It is remembered for multiple overtimes, late-game buzzer-beaters and a breakout performance from Chicago's rookie point guard Derrick Rose. But go back and look more closely at that series and the most valuable Bull was arguably Ben Gordon, who needed nothing more than a few inches to get a shot off, who drained shot-clock dwindling threes for the better part of two weeks, who led the team in scoring during that series with 24 points a game. The Pistons were hoping that clutch-shooting two-guard was the player they were getting when they signed him in the off-season. At the moment, though, ..."

Gordon, Hamilton start to look good together

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February 23

Detroit Free Press

"For all the consternation about the lack of cohesiveness of shooting guards Ben Gordon and Rip Hamilton, there are signs the two are growing more comfortable. The Pistons' backcourt of Gordon, Hamilton and Rodney Stuckey combined for 68 points in their 109-101 overtime victory over the Spurs on Sunday. Add that to the performance the trio put together down the stretch in a victory at Milwaukee before the All-Star break, and you see there might be something to claims Hamilton and Gordon just needed time together after injuries marred most of the first half of the season. Gordon, who scored 21 points Sunday, was asked about Stuckey's 20-point night when he touched upon his chemistry with ..."

Ben Gordon can do more to create scoring chances

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February 22

Detroit Free Press

"One thing is apparent when examining the disappointing and injury-marred season of Ben Gordon: He tends to be more effective when plays are designed for him. He got into a nice rhythm in Sunday's 109-101 overtime victory over the Spurs by scoring 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting, so he has a game to build on. Most players can score more knowing the play is coming their way, but look at the performance of Bucks forward John Salmons Friday night against the Pistons. He was acquired before Thursday's trade deadline from the Bulls and scored 19 points in 33 minutes in Milwaukee's victory at the Palace."

Pistons' Ben Gordon struggles to get into rhythm without consistent minutes

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February 21

Michigan Live

"After Ben Gordon scored just four points off the bench Friday night in a 91-85 loss to Milwaukee, he was asked if it is difficult to get into a rhythm when he's not getting consistent minutes. "Yeah," Gordon said quickly, then paused long enough to signal that he felt he didn't need to elaborate."

Pistons guard Ben Gordon eager to regain old form

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February 17

Detroit Free Press

"Pistons fans haven't seen the real Ben Gordon -- the electrifying player who lit up Boston in a hard-fought playoff series last season. He averaged 24.3 points and three assists for Chicago during that series, playing so well that Pistons president Joe Dumars made him a priority when the free-agent period arrived, signing the 26-year-old guard July 8. A left ankle sprain and a strained right groin have slowed Gordon, causing him to miss 19 games. In Tuesday's victory over Minnesota, shot 4-for-11 for eight points, dropping his season average to 15.5, his field goal percentage to 42.2% and his three-point shooting to 31.1% -- lower than his career numbers of 43.7% and 41.5%."

Pistons' Ben Gordon for Amare Stoudemire? No truth to that rumor

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February 9

Detroit News

"Stop the celebrations. Stop running through possible lineups in your head. Amare Stoudemire is not coming to the Pistons in that three-way trade rumor that has Pistons fans buzzing. The rumor: The Pistons would send guard Ben Gordon to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers would send forward Andre Iguodala to the Suns and the Pistons would get Stoudemire. If you can get Stoudemire for Gordon, you go for it. But this sounds too much like those old Lindsey Hunter and Terry Mills for David Robinson trade rumors that used to run rampant around here. You are foolish if you think the Pistons can land Stoudemire for Gordon. First, Gordon has been injured most of the season. What good is it for ..."

Pistons' Ben Gordon downplays trade rumors, says they're 'part of our everyday lives'

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February 9

Michigan Live

"The timing certainly seems odd. Early Monday afternoon, guard Ben Gordon was asked if he was at ease this season, his first with the Detroit Pistons, after trade rumors followed him throughout his final season with the Chicago Bulls. Early Monday evening, the Arizona Republic posted a story that included a rumor that Gordon could be a part of a three-team deal that would bring Amar'e Stoudemire to the Pistons. After practice Monday, Gordon said trades and trade rumors are "part of our everyday lives." But he seemed relatively comfortable he would be with the Pistons for the foreseeable future. "My name hasn't been in the talks as much this year, so I haven't had to really think about that ..."

Gordon returns, will play sparingly next few games

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January 30

Detroit Free Press

"The exercise bike behind the Pistons' bench was the initial giveaway. The bike is used when injured players -- particularly those with sore groins -- need to stay loose on the bench. So it wasn't surprising when coach John Kuester said later that Ben Gordon would be in the lineup Friday night against the Miami Heat. His return was little help as the Pistons dropped their fourth straight at home. Gordon, who missed eight consecutive games with a right groin pull, scored 10 points in 13 minutes and provided a brief spark in the first half when he first entered the game. "It was all right," Gordon said. "I didn't play a lot, but it felt good the time I was out there. I just got to try to ..."

Ben Gordon's return is not so happy

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January 30

Detroit News

"Ben Gordon didn't play as much as he wanted during his return to the lineup, but he was not complaining. Gordon played just 13 minutes and scored 10 points during the Pistons 92-65 loss to the Heat Friday night at The Palace. He came into the game during the waning seconds of the first quarter and made his first two shots. "It was all right," he said. "I did not play a lot but it felt good the times I was out there. I just have to build off that and continue with my rehab."

Gordon missed eight games with a right groin strain. He said there also was a slight tear. He rode a stationary bike for much of the game to keep things loose. Usually he sits the ..."

Pistons' Gordon wins court case against fiscal advisers

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January 29

Detroit News

"A federal judge in Chicago has ordered Ben Gordon's former financial advisers to pay him more than $1.3 million in a dispute over a loan but found there was no breach of their fiduciary duty to the Detroit Pistons guard. Judge Charles Kocoras handed down the decision Wednesday in a lawsuit the former Chicago Bulls player filed against California-based Larry Harmon"

Ben Gordon, Will Bynum could be ready for Pistons tonight

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January 27

Detroit Free Press

"Kuester hopes to have guards Ben Gordon and Will Bynum available tonight against Memphis. Gordon has been out with a groin injury, Bynum with a sore left ankle. "They both play with energy," Kuester said. "As we've found out the hard way, it takes time." Gordon said he has tried to help the youngsters from the bench, but as Kuester pointed out, he was brought in to play, not to watch."

Lots of broken down Pistons

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January 20

Michigan Live

"Richard Hamilton (stomach illness) and Chris Wilcox (back) are probable, while Ben Gordon (strained right groin) and Tayshaun Prince (left knee) will be game-time decisions. Will Bynum (left ankle) is listed as out. Kevin Garnett (knee) practiced Tuesday and will travel to Detroit for the game, but he is not expected to play against the Pistons."

Prince's and Gordon's status for tonight unknown

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January 12

Detroit News

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"The Pistons were without Tayshaun Prince, who was ruled out before the game because of a sore left knee. They lost Gordon after six minutes of playing time to a strained right groin. Both players' status for tonight is unknown. "I'm hoping for a speedy recovery," Gordon said. "Obviously, I wasn't able to play much tonight at all. Hopefully, tomorrow I'll have better luck.""

Ben Gordon worried about snapping Pistons' 12-game losing streak, not facing Bulls

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January 11

Michigan Live

"Ben Gordon isn't worried about heading to Chicago to play his former team while his current one is stuck in a long losing streak. He just wants to win somewhere. And soon. "I haven't thought about that," Gordon said. "Having a 12-game losing streak is tough enough no matter where you're playing. Right now we're just trying to get a win wherever we can get it." Gordon is likely to play Monday against the Bulls after suffering a thigh injury Saturday late in Detroit's 104-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He is listed as probable for the game. Guard Rodney Stuckey (knee) also is probable, while forward Tayshaun Prince (knee) will be a gametime decision. Guard Will Bynum (ankle) will travel ..."

Gordon came back too soon to face Bulls

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January 1

Chicago Sun-Times

"In retrospect, Ben Gordon believes his desire to play against his former team caused him to rush back from a sprained left ankle before he should have for the first meeting between the Bulls and Detroit Pistons four weeks ago. ''I definitely did,'' Gordon said Thursday before the rematch between the teams at the Palace of Auburn Hills. ''I was still out there limping. I didn't come back when I was ready and had to sit out nine more games.'' After playing against the Bulls on Dec. 2, Gordon played in another game, then sat for the next nine. He didn't return to action until Sunday, and Thursday's game was just his third since then. ''It just wasn't getting any better,'' he said. ''I had a ..."

Ben Gordon admits playing Chicago Bulls is special

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January 1

Chicago Tribune

"Nearly a month later, Ben Gordon confessed: The Pistons' Dec. 2 visit to the United Center wasn't just another game. It's why Gordon tried to return early from a severely sprained left ankle that night and limped through an 18-point outing against his former team. It's also why, after playing limited minutes during the Pistons' next two games, Gordon sat for another nine before recently returning. "Honestly, when I got in the building, I felt a lot more excited," Gordon said. "I didn't know for sure I was going to play. But that's why I tried to give it a go. I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to go out and play well against my former teammates and get a win. I'm sure they feel the same ..."

Pistons injured players...some will play, some will not

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December 22

Michigan Live

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"Charlie Villanueva said he will play Tuesday despite plantar fasciitis, while Will Bynum said he will play despite tweaking an ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Lakers. "It's frustrating because there's a sharp pain every step I make," Villanueva said. "I can't really move out there. I'm very limited." Villanueva suffered a broken nose this month, but has stopped wearing his protective mask. "I'm done with the mask," Villanueva said. "I graduated from the mask. I'm done with it.""

Richard Hamilton, Ben Gordon not likely to play for Pistons tonight

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December 18

Detroit News

"The Pistons end their three-game road trip, against the Thunder on Friday night, likely without Richard Hamilton and Ben Gordon. Both were participants at Friday morning's shootaround, but didn't do much. "What you saw in New Orleans (on Wednesday) is what you're going to get tonight," said coach John Kuester, noting the lineup against the Hornets was without Hamilton and Gordon. Kuester, though, said both would be re-evaluated before game time. Hamilton tweaked his hamstring Tuesday in Houston. Gordon has missed the last five games with a sprained left ankle."

Pistons' Ben Gordon, Will Bynum go through practice on injured ankles

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December 14

Detroit Free Press

"The Detroit Pistons list guards Ben Gordon and Will Bynum as questionable for Tuesday night's game at Houston, but both were full participants in this morning's practices. Both are nursing sprained ankles. Gordon has missed the past three games and Bynum missed the last two. Gordon already was sitting down when practice was opened to the media, but Bynum was the last player off the floor as he got in some individual work with Pistons personnel."

Gordon hurting

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December 7

Detroit News

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"Gordon's twisted left ankle is giving him problems. Gordon was limited to 11:36 and scored five points, clearly limited by the ankle. "I give him credit for trying," coach John Kuester said. "We have to make sure he's healthy. I told him after the game we appreciate the effort he's giving. I knew he was hurting." The Pistons have a day off today and will practice today before heading off to Philadelphia for a game Wednesday."

Kuester appreciates Gordon's play through pain

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December 6

Detroit Free Press

"Ben Gordon already has endeared himself to first-year coach John Kuester and the Pistons' coaching staff by playing through pain. He said after Friday's game that if the Pistons had a full and healthy squad, he probably would have sat out the past two games, a loss at Chicago and Friday's victory over Milwaukee. "I'm only about 50 to 60%," said Gordon, who is nursing a sore right ankle and was in the training room after Saturday's practice. "I knew the team needed me. We're trying to win some games, and with all the people we have out, I just tried to do as much as I can to help. I'll just try to rest it and keep icing it between games, and it should get better. What I liked is that we ..."

Pistons fall in Ben Gordon's Chicago reunion

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December 3

Detroit News

"Where was the offense going to come from? No Richard Hamilton or Tayshaun Prince. No Charlie Villanueva. And Ben Gordon was less than 100 percent. The situation didn't look promising, and as the evening unfolded, the script went about as expected -- with few places to turn to for points, the Pistons lost to the Bulls, 92-85. "We miss everybody on this team," guard Chucky Atkins said. "We have a lot of young guys that are playing that maybe don't have the experience of some of these other teams. But we don't make excuses and play with what we have." The Pistons (6-12) shot 38 percent from the floor, trailed 24-10 after one quarter to fall into another early hole, and simply lacked the ..."

Ben Gordon, but not Charlie Villanueva, likely to play vs. Bulls

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December 2

Detroit News

"One out of two isn't bad, and that's what the Pistons are probably looking at heading into Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls (8 p.m., Fox Sports Detroit). Ben Gordon (sprained left ankle) reported continuing progress after Wednesday morning's shoot-around and appears ready to play. But Charlie Villanueva (broken nose) probably will need another day or two to recover from surgery. "It's better; today I was able to do a lot more than I did (Tuesday)," said Gordon, who would be making his first appearance in Chicago since leaving as a free agent last summer. "The only thing I haven't tried is all-out sprints and hard cuts, but I feel pretty good right now. "I'm hoping by tonight ..."

Still no word on availability of Pistons' Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva

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December 1

Detroit Free Press

"Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon (left ankle sprain) and forward Charlie Villanueva (broken nose) are still listed as questionable for Wednesday night's game at Chicago. Pistons coach John Kuester said after today's practice that he will know more about their status and the starting lineup after Wednesday morning's shootaround at the United Center. Gordon didn't practice but took part in shooting drills with strength-and-conditioning coach Arnie Kander afterward. He didn't appear to have his customary lift on his jumper, and he wasn't doing any cutting, so he appears iffy to play against his former team."

The vinegar was still lingering from Sunday's loss in Detroit at the Hawks' practice Monday.

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December 1

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"With a full roster, the Hawks lost 94-88 to a Pistons team that was without guards Richard Hamilton and Ben Gordon and forward Tayshaun Prince, a trio who last year averaged a combined 53.2 points. Detroit then lost starting forward Charlie Villanueva in the fourth quarter. The Hawks were still out-rebounded 53-27 and 24-6 on the offensive glass, allowing the Pistons to break a seven-game losing streak. "It gets me frustrated because we have a talented group of guys," forward Josh Smith said. "We're coming to a situation like that, where pretty much all their core scorers are gone. It's kind of disheartening to lose a game like that because when you're going into the postseason and you're ..."

Ben Gordon (ankle) doubtful to play against Hawks

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November 29

Detroit Free Press

"The Pistons list guard Ben Gordon as doubtful for today's home game against the Hawks. But it's apparent that his sprained left ankle isn't as serious as the sprained right ankle that has hobbled Rip Hamilton since the season opener. Gordon didn't practice Saturday but was dribbling and walking without apparent discomfort, so it looks as if the recuperation period from the injury he suffered Wednesday night against the Cavs will be short. In another bit of good news, Tayshaun Prince was going through drills with point guard Will Bynum and strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander after practice, so it appears his back is feeling better. But he still hasn't gone through live drills and ..."

Gordon (ankle) doubtful to play against Hawks

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November 29

Detroit Free Press

"The Pistons list guard Ben Gordon as doubtful for today's home game against the Hawks. But it's apparent that his sprained left ankle isn't as serious as the sprained right ankle that has hobbled Rip Hamilton since the season opener. Gordon didn't practice Saturday but was dribbling and walking without apparent discomfort, so it looks as if the recuperation period from the injury he suffered Wednesday night against the Cavs will be short."

Gordon's injury means first start for Pistons rookie Austin Daye

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November 28

Detroit Free Press

"The youth movement was on display at the Palace on Friday night as Pistons rookie Austin Daye started for the injured Ben Gordon against the Clippers. Gordon, who sprained his left ankle against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, will be re-evaluated tonight. The Pistons' leading scorer is undergoing treatment from strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander. The injury does not appear to be as severe as the ankle sprain that has kept Rip Hamilton out since the opener. Daye and fellow rookies Jonas Jerebko and DaJuan Summers have been filling in for the hobbled Pistons since the season started. Jerebko has been subbing for Tayshaun Prince (ruptured disk) and doing well. The rookie trio starred ..."

Pistons will take on Clippers without Ben Gordon

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November 27

Detroit News

"The Pistons will be without leading scorer Ben Gordon when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night at The Palace (8 p.m., Fox Sports Detroit). Gordon's status is considered day-to-day after twisting his left ankle during Wednesday's loss to Cleveland. Rookie Austin Daye will replace Gordon in the lineup, Pistons coach John Kuester said during the team shoot-around Friday. He said he wanted Will Bynum off the bench, and said veteran Chucky Atkins will see more playing time."

Gordon not likely to play tonight

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November 27

Detroit News

"For the past few seasons, the Pistons have been as sturdy and healthy a team as there is in the NBA. But things have a way of evening out in professional sports. The Pistons are getting their due these days, probably more than their share. Add Ben Gordon to the list of limping Pistons. Gordon went down hard during on his left ankle and sprained it during Wednesday night's game. He's listed as day-to-day, but it's unlikely Gordon will play tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers. If that's the case, he will join Richard Hamilton (severely sprained right ankle) and Tayshaun Prince (small ruptured disc) on the sidelines. "We're dropping like flies," Rodney Stuckey said. "We just have to ..."

John Kuester on all the Pistons' injuries: 'Goodness, gracious'

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November 26

Detroit News

"Tayshaun Prince was sitting next to him with a bad back, and Rip Hamilton was in The Palace nursing a severely sprained right ankle. So you could only imagine what was going through coach John Kuester's mind when Ben Gordon sprained his left ankle in the second quarter of Wednesday's 98-88 loss to Cleveland. "I just went, 'Goodness, gracious,'" said Kuester, who is having a baptism by fire as a first-year NBA head coach. "(But) that's part of the NBA. You never want to see a player go down. (But) our guys rallied and played real hard." Gordon is listed as day-to-day, but judging from the way he was limping after the game, it'll be a surprise if he plays Friday against the Los Angeles ..."

Ben Gordon's injury newest setback for Pistons

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November 26

Detroit Free Press

"You wonder if members of the Pistons wouldn't like a time-out to start this season over again after the latest calamity. You can add shooting guard Ben Gordon, who sprained his left ankle, to the list of injured stars after Wednesday night's 98-88 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James (of course) dominated with a near triple-double of 34 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. But the uncertain status of Gordon for the future dominated talk in the Pistons' locker room afterward. "I went 'Goodness, gracious,' " Kuester said when asked what he thought when he saw Gordon come up lame in the second quarter. "But that's the NBA." Gordon suffered the injury late in the second ..."

Ben Gordon (ankle) injured vs. Cavs

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November 26

Detroit Free Press

"The news keeps getting worse for the Pistons. Shooting guard Ben Gordon is out for the rest of tonight's game against the Cavs because of a sprained left ankle. He suffered the injury late in the second quarter on a drive to the basket. Gordon was able to remain in the game momentarily after a 20-second timeout, but had to be helped to the locker room at halftime. If he misses any significant time, he will join Rip Hamilton (right ankle) and Tayshaun Prince (back) on the sidelines. Rookie Austin Daye got the start at shooting guard to start the second half."

Pistons' comeback crew will have encore

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November 22

Detroit Free Press

"Pistons coach John Kuester just grinned when asked about the possibility of the return of the big lineup that almost pulled off an amazing comeback victory at Portland on Wednesday night. The combination of Charlie Villanueva, Ben Wallace, Austin Daye, DaJuan Summers and Rodney Stuckey did most of the damage in shrinking the Blazers' 22-point lead to one point with 1:05 left. Although Steve Blake's three-pointer killed the comeback attempt, expect to see that lineup on the floor again. "I laugh when y'all say it was the big lineup," Kuester said Friday. "DaJuan and Austin, even though they have size, they are still two and three men. They were playing their normal positions, just so ..."

Gordon's selflessness a nice change for Pistons

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November 21

Detroit Free Press

"With shooting guard Ben Gordon on the bench and the Pistons trailing by 20 at the start of the fourth quarter against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, it looked like the beginning of garbage time. Only Pistons reserves were on the floor. And considering Gordon also was fighting a slight cold, it seemed like a good time to rest up for the last two games of this Western Conference swing. Then the lineup predominantly consisting of Austin Daye, DaJuan Summers, Rodney Stuckey, Ben Wallace and Charlie Villanueva made a stunning rally. After Villanueva's lay-up with 1:05 remaining, the Pistons trailed by only one. They eventually lost, 87-81, but when the Pistons were at their best, Gordon ..."

Ben Gordon wants to do more than just score

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November 13

Detroit News

"Ben Gordon knows he can score, but he wants to be a complete player. That's why his eight assists were almost as important as his 22 points during the Pistons' 98-75 win over the Bobcats on Wednesday night. More importantly, though, Gordon also wants to shed the perception he is a poor defender. He understands defense wins, and he wants to hold his own. "I think the more consistent you are out there and how you play on the ball is important," Gordon said. "It will take me some time to become a better defensive player. I have to be more consistent but it will happen." Pistons center Ben Wallace said Charlie Villanueva and Gordon have the tools to play better defense. It simply wasn't a ..."

Pistons guard Ben Gordon comes up big with 8 assists

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November 12

Detroit Free Press

"Ben Gordon was a gunner in college. He made his name in Chicago as a shooter as well. Wednesday night at the Palace, Gordon dished out eight assists. That led the team and helped Gordon's former college teammate, Charlie Villanueva, to a team-high 30 points. "Those two guys are buying into what we are doing," said Pistons coach John Kuester. He was proud of Gordon's assists. He was proud of Villanueva's defense, which didn't show up in the box score along with all those points, but will show up on film when the coaches break it down. Kuester credits Ben Wallace for helping Villanueva improve his defense. "A lot of this defense, Ben Wallace had corporate knowledge," Kuester said. "Having ..."

Richard Hamilton-Ben Gordon tandem key as Pistons beat Grizzlies, 96-74, in opener

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October 29

Michigan Live

"Ben Gordon and Richard Hamilton are high-scoring guards. When they're on top of their games on the same night, they can be a handful. The Memphis Grizzlies found this out the hard way. The Gordon-Hamilton tandem proved to be too much as the Pistons had little trouble putting away the Grizzlies, 96-74, in their season opener. "I'll give Detroit credit," said Zach Randolph, a Memphis forward from Michigan State. "Richard and Ben (Gordon) were on fire tonight and made tough shots." Hamilton, who left the game in the fourth quarter with a right ankle injury, led all scorers with 25 points, and Gordon scored 22 off the bench as his backup. Detroit has won six of its past eight season openers. ..."

Pistons' Ben Gordon appears ready to work hard for his $55 million

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October 14

Michigan Live

columnist Greg Johnson

"It was a long Detroit Pistons day in the NBA, even as long days go. A 10 a.m. shootaround at the practice facility in Auburn Hills to start. A trip to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids for a 7 p.m. preseason loss to the Washington Wizards (101-98) and a trip back at the end. Pistons coach John Kuester arrived to work at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, and noticed another new face in the franchise also was in the house. Ben Gordon, the new shooting guard -- with the emphasis on shooting -- was, well, shooting. "He's always trying to get better, and he is as hard a worker as I've ever been with in the NBA," Kuester said. Sure enough, he was talking about the big-ticket free agent of the offseason signed to ..."

Guards pace Pistons in preseason win vs. Hawks

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October 12

Michigan Live

"One of Detroit Pistons coach John Kuester's themes is taking advantage of his team's strengths, and his team is blessed at the guard position. Ben Gordon scored 22 points, Rodney Stuckey 20, Richard Hamilton 15 and Will Bynum had 11 as the Pistons raced past the Atlanta Hawks 100-91 in a preseason game at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Sunday night. "I don't want (Stuckey) to slow down," Kuester said. "I don't want Will Bynum to slow down. I don't want (Hamilton) or Ben Gordon to slow down. I want them to be in an attack mode and create things for themselves for others by doing that." Despite a sluggish start and 21 turnovers, Detroit moved to 3-0 in the preseason at the expense of a team ..."

Pistons' 3-guard lineup excels

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October 12

Detroit Free Press

"Ben Gordon, Rodney Stuckey, Richard Hamilton and Will Bynum combined to score 68 points in a 100-91 exhibition victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night at the Palace. The Pistons played three guards for half the game, and coach John Kuester was pleased with the results. "Rodney Stuckey went from point guard to three-man," Kuester said. "He didn't care. You know, that's when you know you're starting to have a team, when you start doing things like that." Stuckey scored 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field and did a good job defending forward Marvin Williams, who led the Hawks with 19 points on 7-for-15 shooting in 28:29. "Stuckey, after the first couple minutes of the game, ..."

Gordon scored 22 off bench and Detroit stays unbeaten

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October 12

Detroit News

"Fans got a taste for what Ben Gordon can do for the Pistons on Sunday. Gordon had 22 points off the bench as the Pistons stayed unbeaten (3-0) in the exhibition season with a 100-91 victory over Atlanta. Gordon was 6-of-12 from the floor, including 3-of-6 from 3-point range, and the Pistons pulled away in the second half. Rodney Stuckey had 20 points and Richard Hamilton 15 for the Pistons. Will Bynum scored 11 as the backcourt combined for 68 points. Marvin Williams had 19 points for the Hawks. The Pistons play the Washington Wizards Tuesday in Grand Rapids."

For Pistons' Gordon, British squad must wait

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September 9

Detroit Free Press

"Great Britain opened the European championships with a loss to Slovenia on Monday. The result might have been different if a Pistons newcomer had suited up for the Brits. Free-agent acquisition Ben Gordon, who was born in London, is eligible to play for the British national team. He played for the United States at the 2003 Pan-Am Games, but the Brits want to field a competitive team for the 2012 Olympics in London. Gordon eventually might join the British national team, but he told Hoopshype.com he had other priorities this summer. "I'm definitely on board to play for Great Britain," he said. "But I didn't want to make a commitment as far as when I was going to play until I felt I was ..."

Ben Gordon wants to show his 'overall game' with Pistons

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September 8

Detroit News

"Starting, or coming off the bench? Ben Gordon isn't sure yet what Pistons coach John Kuester envision for the high-scoring guard. But Gordon is ready for either role. "A lot of that comes from the coach. I learned that early. It's going to be the coach's decision at the end of the day," Gordon told hoopshype.com. "I've been on teams where I led the team in scoring, but I was coming off the bench. I've been on teams where I started. It's just whatever makes the team better and the coach feels is more helpful for the team." Known as a scorer -- he has averaged 18.5 points over five NBA seasons in Chicago -- Gordon is optimistic he'll be able to display more of his all-around game with the ..."

Ben Gordon points out he's more than a shooter

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August 23

Detroit Free Press

"It appears the Pistons won't sign a third point guard before the season opener Oct. 28 at Memphis So, as of now, Rodney Stuckey will be the starter and Will Bynum, coming off an impressive season, will be the main backup. One reason the Pistons might feel a true third point guard isn't necessary is the signing of free-agent Ben Gordon. Known primarily as a scorer during his career with the Bulls, Gordon talked about playing some point at his introductory news conference in July, and his agent, Raymond Brothers, has echoed those sentiments. And in a recent interview with Dime Magazine, Gordon emphasized he is more than a shooter. "In Chicago, scoring was what I was asked to do," Gordon told ..."

Reinsdorf's knock aside, Ben Gordon's a threat

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August 9

Detroit Free Press

"Don't be fooled by Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf's veiled knocks at Pistons free-agent acquisition Ben Gordon. Reinsdorf recently told the Chicago media that the Bulls decided to pass on Gordon a long time ago since they were set with a backcourt of Derrick Rose, Kirk Hinrich and John Salmons. He added: "Ben wasn't going to get a whole lot of playing time. It was going to be diminished. So Ben really no longer fit. Ben's a terrific player. But Ben needs minutes. He would not have been happy with the minutes he was going to get." Reinsdorf makes it sound as if Gordon would have been playing only during garbage time for the Bulls. But that's highly unlikely for a guy who carries an ..."

Gordon, Villanueva set to join fold

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July 8

Detroit Free Press

"Remember Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva? You probably haven't given the two free agents -- who agreed to join the Pistons last week -- much thought as the team searched for a replacement for coach Michael Curry, who was fired the day before free agency began last week. But today marks the end of the league moratorium meaning they and players throughout the league are free to sign contracts and teams can conduct trades. Villanueva, a 24-year-old free-agent forward who is leaving the Milwaukee Bucks, has been active at Twitter.com since agreeing to a five-year, $35-million deal and told everyone he flew to Detroit on Tuesday. Gordon, a 26-year-old guard, agreed to a five-year, $55-million ..."

Ben Gordon says Bulls never made offer

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July 3

Detroit Free Press

"A day after jumping to Detroit, Ben Gordon told a Chicago radio station today that the Bulls never made a contract offer even though general manager Gar Forman claimed re-signing him was their No. 1 priority. "I mean they didn't pursue me at all. They didn't even make an offer so it was pretty much a one-man race," Gordon told ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago. Gordon agreed to a five-year deal worth $50-plus million with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday after leading the Bulls in scoring the past four seasons. Under league rules, that deal can't be announced until next week. The Detroit Free Press reported the five-year deal is worth $55 million. Gordon and the Bulls had tried to negotiate ..."

College teammates to be reunited with Pistons

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July 2

Detroit Free Press

"Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars rolled up his sleeves on the first day of NBA free agency and grabbed two young up-and-coming players. The Free Press learned Wednesday evening that the Pistons made major moves to shore up their three-point shooting and perimeter athleticism by agreeing to deals with coveted free agents Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva. And while teams can't publicly comment on free agents until July 8 -- the first day players can sign -- the Gordon deal is believed to be worth $55 million over five years and Villanueva's is thought to be worth $35 million over five years. And just like that, Dumars accomplished his goal of adding two major pieces in ..."

Sources: Pistons, Ben Gordon agree to $50M deal

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July 1

Detroit News

"The Pistons have reached an agreement with free-agent guard Ben Gordon. The Pistons offered Gordon a five-year deal worth more than $50 million. According to sources on both sides, Gordon accepted the parameters of the deal. No deal can be signed until July 8. Gordon and Charlie Villanueva showed up at the practice facility Wednesday to meet with president Joe Dumars. Negotiations with Villanueva were ongoing. Gordon and Villanueva, teammates on the 2003-04 Connecticut team, have been the top free-agent targets for the Pistons for a couple weeks. Gordon, 26, averaged 20.7 points for the Bulls last season, and was brilliant in the seven-game playoff series against the Celtics, averaging 24 ..."