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It’s basically set in stone now. Because  the Pistons have reached agreement with Ben Gordon on a five-year deal worth 55 million. That is one expensive 6′2ish shooting guard. So a deal must be in the works involving Rip, hopefully probably Tay too. Stay tuned.
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