BEN GORDON NEWS
Rip to Joe about acquiring BG
August 27, 2009 by
Pistons Nation
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Not too much going on, but I go a chuckle when reading the following exerts from Keith Langlois’ interview with Joe Dumars.
Dumars recounts Rip’s reaction to the Pistons targeting Ben Gordon:
Rip laughed when I told him that that’s the guy we were talking to. He said...
The Ben Gordon Rumor Wheel Is Spinning
June 18, 2009 by
Pippen Ain't Easy
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We pointed out Sam Smith’s post in our story about the Bulls’ guard workout yesterday. In Smith’s post –which is generating some buzz now — he mentions some Gordon rumors.
General Manager Gar Forman has not come off his stance that he wants to bring Gordon...
Bulls post-draft analysis: huh?
June 25, 2009 by
Blog a Bull
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No trades? Pass on Dejuan Blair twice? Gar Forman looking like a zombie on national television, amazingly talking while John Paxson's lips didn't move?
This was far from Amare.
I suppose July 1st is just around the corner...but that brings us just as close...
Ben Gordon Honored
October 01, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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by Jay Mumford
“He’d just stare at me, he never said a word,” said Brent Ridenhour, physical education teacher at Longfellow Elementary in Mount Vernon, NY.
“Ben Gordon was always about business, from kindergarten onward”, he continued. “He was a great listener and wanted...
Pistons-Bucks Game Wrap
November 01, 2009 by
Detroit Bad Boys
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What Happened
Good question. For the second game in a row, the Pistons were cruising until the second half. The Bucks made some defensive adjustments, but it’s pretty hard to credit defensive adjustments with a 36-14 quarter and 41-14 run overall. Detroit flat out stopped...
Bulls Were Only Going To Offer Gordon $6-7 Million?
There was an interesting piece of information in Mike McGraw’s latest column, and that was that the Bulls were looking to lock Ben Gordon up for $6-7 million.
Chances are, the Bulls would have tried to lock up Gordon for $6 million-$7 million per season, then made other moves...
Gordon Will Not Sign Qualifying Offer With Bulls
August 18, 2008 by
Slam Dunk Central
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The "Chicago Tribune" has reported that Chicago Bulls restricted free agent guard Ben Gordon has stated that he will not sign a one year qualifying offer with the team. Gordon also said that he believes his days being a member of the team from the "Windy City" have...
Bulls draft thoughts: the night before
June 24, 2009 by
Blog a Bull
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I know this is just getting in on the hype...but I do have the feeling (and only a feeling, as I have no sources...I think you have to be nicer) something big will happen on draft night. Namely Amare.
So anything less will be a major disappointment and I'll blog-flog Gar Paxdorf...
Hellos and sad good byes
July 08, 2009 by
Pistons Nation
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As we say hello to the two newest Pistons, Charlie Villaneuva and Ben Gordon, we also are saying good bye to one of the most respected Pistons of all times, Antonio McDyess.
The Pistons held their press conference today for the signings of both BG and Villaneuva at the Palace making...
SL: Nets fans' outrage on display; BG greeted by boos in Chicago
3 days ago by
Ball Don't Lie
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Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your tacos.Steve Politi, The Star-Ledger: "An arena official approached the Julianos and told them [their 'End Ratner's Reign of Error!' sign] was against arena rules. Dave Juliano...
Ben Gordon on ESPN First Take Recap
Ben Gordon appeared on ESPN First Take to discuss him signing with the Pistons. Here is a recap of what he said in the interview.
The Bulls didn’t pursue him much once free agency started. Once free agency started, Detroit showed him the most interest.
Him and Charlie Villanueva...
Ending coming soon for Bulls, Gordon
September 03, 2008 by
BullsHome.com Blog
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Rumors in Greece have Ben Gordon being offered a $5 million dollar contract which his party countered for $7million.
Game Notes: Pistons at Bulls
3 days ago by
SLAM Online
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by Quinn Peterson
For the Bulls, this was a much needed home game. Having been on the road for their annual “circus trip” for the past three weeks, and losers of five straight, being back at the Madhouse on Madison was a definite sign of relief for the them. And it showed...
Reveille
February 03, 2009 by
Josh Q. Public
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Suns 129? Kings 81:? Yup, that score you see there to your left is correct.? The Kings are just awful.? The Kings lost by?forty-eight last night?to the Suns.? Forty-eight!? It?s not the first time either.???That marked the second time this season that Sacramento has lost a game by 45-or-more ...
Gordon Expected To Sign Qualifying Offer With Bulls
September 29, 2008 by
Slam Dunk Central
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After a Summer of uncertainty, it appears that restricted free agent guard Ben Gordon will end up playing for the Chicago Bulls in the upcoming season. The "Chicago Tribune" reported that Gordon has apparently changed his mind and will sign a one year qualifying offer by Chicago.
Gordon’s contract actually worth $58 million, maybe more
July 20, 2009 by
The Scores Report
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When the Pistons signed Ben Gordon, most reports pinned the contract at about $55 million over five seasons. But Chicago Now has the real numbers and they are a bit higher.
09-10 $10,000,000
10-11 $10,800,000
11-12 $11,600,000
12-13 $12,400,000
13-14 $13,200,000 (Player Option)
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SUSPEND HIM!
April 27, 2009 by
Lynchy Right Now
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Why is the NBA not reviewing Ben Gordon's antics after his game-tying three pointer at the end of the first overtime in the Bulls 121-118 victory over the Celtics Sunday afternoon?
www.lynchyrightnow.com
2009 NBA Playoffs First Round: Chicago Bulls 121 vs. Boston Celtics 118 2OT
The Bulls and Celtics participated in their third instant classic game of the series.
This was a game full of lead changed. A Ben Gordon jumpshot with about three minutes left in the third quarter gave the Bulls a 7 point lead, their largest of the game. A few minutes later, at the end [...]
UConn In the NBA - 1/20
January 26, 2008 by
Sox & Dawgs
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Here is a look how the former UConn players fared in last week’s play in the NBA.
Player
Date
Opponent
Mins
Pts
Rebs
Asts
Stls
Blks
Ben Gordon Chicago Bulls
1/13
L vs Atlanta Hawks
29
6
1
2
0
0
1/15
L vs Orlando Magic
15
6
1
1
0
0
1/16
W vs Miami Heat
36
24
3
4
2
0
...
UConn In the NBA - 1/13
January 24, 2008 by
Sox & Dawgs
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Here is a look how the former UConn players fared in last week’s play in the NBA.
Player
Date
Opponent
Mins
Pts
Rebs
Asts
Stls
Blks
Ben Gordon Chicago Bulls
1/8
L vs NY Knicks
34
21
2
1
0
0
1/11
W vs Philadelphia 76ers
36
15
5
5
2
0
UConn In The NBA - 12/23
December 24, 2007 by
Sox & Dawgs
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Here is a look how the former UConn players fared in last week’s play in the NBA.
Player
Date
Opponent
Mins
Pts
Rebs
Asts
Stls
Blks
Ben Gordon Chicago Bulls
12/18
L vs LA Lakers
32
8
1
2
0
0
12/19
W vs Washington Wizards
36
22
6
6
1
0
12/21
L vs Boston Celtics
31
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Ben Gordon says Bulls never made an offer
July 02, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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A day after jumping to Detroit, Ben Gordon told a Chicago radio station Thursday 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...
What To Do With Rip?
October 20, 2009 by
The Sporting Blog
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This probably should've dawned on me while writing my Pistons preview, but alas, the world is fluid and time is an adventure. Joe Dumars has been widely panned for using the cash-formerly-known-as-Iverson to sign Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva. Both guys will have to change...
2009 NBA Free Agents: Where will they land?
May 12, 2009 by
The Scores Report
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Sports2Debate put together an interesting piece outlining where they think players from the free agent class of 2009 will land.
Here are a few of the bigger names:
Jason Kidd – UR
Sacrifices pay to play with Lakers in 2009/2010. Signs a Mid-Level Exception.
Ben Gordon – UR
Utah...
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