magicbalala245 Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 There is a growing belief around the league that Charlie Villanueva has moved ahead of Hedo Turkoglu on Detroit's wish list. Chicago's Ben Gordon remains the perimeter player deeply coveted by the Pistons, but the prospect of a Gordon-and-Villanueva combo would be cheaper than trying to sign Gordon and Turkoglu with their nearly $19 million in projected salary-cap space. So look for the Pistons to take that approach -- or pursue a Gordon-and-Paul Millsap combo -- while they also decide between Doug Collins and Avery Johnson as their next coach. That has established Portland as the most determined Hedo suitor on the market, which the Blazers made clear by reaching out immediately in the early, early minutes of Wednesday to Turkoglu's agent Lon Babby. Besides Detroit, Toronto (which would likely have to get sign-and-trade creative) and Sacramento (which would have to show an unexpected willingness to spend) also continue to be linked with the Magic's outgoing closer. Did someone say outgoing? Sorry, Magic Kingdom. Despite Dwight Howard's televised pleas Tuesday night for Turkoglu to stay, pretty much no one I've spoken is suggesting realistic scenarios that enable Orlando to afford keeping him after the financial commitment it took on in trading for Vince Carter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N4S Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 I have a feeling Detroit will be back in the ranks next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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