December 1
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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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 ..."
June 5
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva made the rounds at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn., on Wednesday, taking part in the morning First Take program, doing a chat with ESPN Deportes and also speaking with interviewer Freddie Coleman on the Tirico & Van Pelt Show on ESPN Radio. It's clear that Villanueva is well aware of the Bucks' difficulties in trying to re-sign him this summer, when he will be a restricted free agent. It's possible the Bucks won't even be able to make a one-year qualifying offer of $4.6 million, which they are required to do by June 30 if they want to retain the right to match offers by other clubs. Bucks general manager John Hammond has stated the team will not exceed ..."
April 15
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Charlie Villanueva said it out loud after the Milwaukee Bucks beat Orlando on Monday night in the final game at the Bradley Center this season. "I understand it's a business," the 24-year-old forward said. "Potentially this could be my last home game here. There's a possibility that might be the case, but I hope they bring me back." Villanueva's comments reflect the reality of his situation in the coming offseason. He will be a restricted free agent and is expected to attract offers from a number of other National Basketball Association teams. General manager John Hammond has said he hopes to be able to re-sign both Villanueva and point guard Ramon Sessions, also a restricted free agent. ..."
March 18
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva likes to stay connected. He has a Web site, a MySpace page and a Twitter account. Now he's even more famous. That's because Villanueva sent out a "Tweet" on his Twitter account during halftime of the Bucks-Boston Celtics game Sunday at the Bradley Center. According to team officials, Villanueva, whose Twitter ID is CV31, sent out this message to fans and friends alike shortly after the coaches spoke to the team at halftime: "In da locker room, snuck to post with my twitt. We're playing the Celtics, tie ball game at da half. Coach wants more toughness. I gotta step up." Villanueva kept up his end of the bargain. He finished with 19 points and seven ..."
May 24
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Not a thing has gone according to plan for Milwaukee Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva since his arrival two years ago in a trade with Toronto. So it's not surprising when Villanueva says that he is ready for anything that happens this summer, including another trade. "There are going to be some changes; it's a no-brainer," Villanueva said in a phone interview from his New York home. "I'm starting to hear the same rumors I heard when I was in Toronto. "I can't control that.""