Pistons' guard Brandon Knight stung by Hornet's elbow, breaks nose
Trying to win back-to-back games for the second time this season, and minus Ben Gordon (shoulder), Will Bynum (left foot) and Charlie Villanueva, the Pistons continued to suffer from the injury bug when rookie point guard Brandon Knight went down at about the 7-minute mark of the first quarter after receiving a blow to the face and suffered a broken nose in the team's 89-87 victory...
Via Lions Blog
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8 days ago
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Pistons F Villanueva to be sidelined for a few weeks
Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva will not be returning to the lineup anytime soon.
Villanueva is dealing with bone spurs and tendinitis in his right ankle and will have it partially immobilized for a few weeks.
The team said the diagnosis was made after multiple consultations with specialists. Villanueva will be re-evaluated after an unspecified time period.
The 6-foot...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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9 days ago
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9 days ago
Pistons have new plan for healing Charlie Villaneueva's sore ankle
The Pistons have provided an answer -- of sorts -- for the right ankle injury that has limited forward Charlie Villanueva to two games this season. Shortly before Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Palace, the Pistons issued this news release that essentially amounted to Villanueva suffering from tendinitis and bone spurs.
Via Lions Blog
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9 days ago
Pistons' Villanueva to miss at least 'a few weeks'
Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva will miss at least a few weeks due to continued soreness and discomfort in his right ankle, the team announced Friday.
Via Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com
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9 days ago
Charlie Villanueva Injury Update
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons announced today the following injury update regarding forward Charlie Villanueva.
Following repeated imaging studies as well as multiple consultations from foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons, it has been determined that Charlie Villanueva's right ankle soreness can be attributed to a resolving posterior tibial tenosynovitis with small...
Via NBA.com
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10 days ago
Pistons' Villanueva will have ankle partially immobilized for 'a few weeks'
The Pistons announced tonight that -- after "repeated imaging studies as well as multiple consultations from foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons" -- forward Charlie Villanueva's right ankle soreness can be attributed to a "resolving posterior tibial tenosynovitis with small talotibal spurs."
Via Lions Blog
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10 days ago
The Last NBA Free Agent Destination: Detroit
Joe Dumars has his workout cut out for him if he plans on luring any NBA free agents to the Detroit Pistons.
Before Dumars, the president of basketball operations for the Pistons, signed Chauncey Billups to a free agent contract in 2002 -- a signing that was part of a catalyst for Detroit capturing the 2004 NBA Championship -- free agents who flocked to the Motor City ranged...
Via Crossover Chronicles
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Pistons' Ben Gordon: Shoulder is getting better
No Tayshaun Prince, no Ben Gordon, no Will Bynum and no Charlie Villanueva. The shorthanded Pistons continue to lose without a full complement of players.
Via Lions Blog
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16 days ago
At last, Walker D Russell Jr.'s big break arrives with Pistons
"Welcome back, my dude," Charlie Villanueva said as he playfully punched Walker Russell Jr. in the shoulder Friday night in the Pistons' locker room. Russell Jr. might have been in the mood to punch himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming.
Via Detroit Free Press
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23 days ago
At last, Walker D Russell Jr.'s big break arrives with Pistons
"Welcome back, my dude," Charlie Villanueva said as he playfully punched Walker Russell Jr. in the shoulder Friday night in the Pistons' locker room. Russell Jr. might have been in the mood to punch himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming.
Via Lions Blog
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23 days ago
Villanueva Wants To Prove His Worth
Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva hasn’t had a bunch of playing time this season stemming from his suspension at the beginning of the season and an injury to his right ankle.
Because of these setbacks, Villanueva has only played a total of six minutes the past ten games and the lack of playing time has really started to frustrate the veteran forward.
“It’s frustrating because...
Via Hardcourt Mayhem
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January 14, 2012
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January 14, 2012
Villanueva Wants To Prove His Worth
Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva hasn’t had a bunch of playing time this season stemming from his suspension at the beginning of the season and an injury to his right ankle.Because of these setbacks, Villanueva has only played a total of six minutes the past ten games and the lack of playing time has really started to frustrate the veteran forward.“It’s frustrating because...
Via Footbasket
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January 14, 2012
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January 14, 2012
Villanueva Wants To Prove His Worth
Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva hasn’t had a bunch of playing time this season stemming from his suspension at the beginning of the season and an injury to his right ankle.
Because of these setbacks, Villanueva has only played a total of six minutes the past ten games and the lack of playing time has really started to frustrate the veteran forward.
“It’s frustrating...
Via Just Sports And Just Us
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January 14, 2012
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January 14, 2012
Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva's frustrations continue
Charlie Villanueva was eager to make a good impression on new Pistons coach Lawrence Frank. But a three-game suspension to start the season and now a sore right ankle have contributed to Villanueva playing only six minutes through 10 games.
Via Detroit Free Press
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January 13, 2012
Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva's frustrations continue
Charlie Villanueva was eager to make a good impression on new Pistons coach Lawrence Frank. But a three-game suspension to start the season and now a sore right ankle have contributed to Villanueva playing only six minutes through 10 games.
Via Lions Blog
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January 13, 2012
Stuckey back in action for Pistons tonight
Frank also said he didn't know whether forward Charlie Villanueva (sore ankle) will be available, but it appeared unlikely he would play.
Via Detroit Free Press
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January 12, 2012
Stuckey back in action for Pistons tonight
Frank also said he didn't know whether forward Charlie Villanueva (sore ankle) will be available, but it appeared unlikely he would play.
Via Lions Blog
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January 12, 2012
The Pistons vs. The Bucks
The 2-8 Pistons are in Milwaukee to take on the 3-6 Bucks. Milwaukee posted its highest scoring game of the season in improving to 3-0 at home, where it’s averaging 102.0 points on 48.8 percent shooting.
The good: This may sound like a broken record because we don’t have many things happening in the good department so…Greg Monroe. The Bucks
The bad: The Pistons...
Via Need4Sheed
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January 12, 2012
Bucks eager to return home to face Pistons
While the Milwaukee Bucks haven't encountered any success on the road, they've been plenty impressive at home.
Looking to stay undefeated at the Bradley Center, Milwaukee tries to add to the Detroit Pistons' recent woes Thursday night.
The Bucks, who dropped to 0-6 on the road after losing five times on their recently completed trip, bounced back with Tuesday's...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin
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January 11, 2012
Pistons-Bucks Preview
While the Milwaukee Bucks haven't encountered any success on the road, they've been plenty impressive at home.
Looking to stay undefeated at the Bradley Center, Milwaukee tries to add to the Detroit Pistons' recent woes Thursday night.
The Bucks, who dropped to 0-6 on the road after losing five times on their recently completed trip, bounced back with Tuesday's...
Via AP on Fox
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January 11, 2012
Live scoring: Pistons hosting champion Mavericks at Palace
Detroit Pistons Rodney Stuckey and Charlie Villanueva will miss tonight's game against Dallas with injuries.
Via Lions Blog
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January 10, 2012
Live scoring: Pistons hosting champion Mavericks at Palace
Detroit Pistons Rodney Stuckey and Charlie Villanueva will miss tonight's game against Dallas with injuries.
Via Detroit Free Press
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January 10, 2012
Pistons' Stuckey, Villanueva; Mavs' Kidd all out
Detroit's Rodney Stuckey and Charlie Villanueva will miss Tuesday night's game against Dallas with injuries.
Via ESPN
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January 10, 2012
Pistons' Stuckey, Villanueva still out (AP)
Detroit's Rodney Stuckey and Charlie Villanueva will miss Tuesday night's game against Dallas with injuries. Jason Kidd is out for the Mavericks, missing his second consecutive game with a lower back problem. Dallas coach Rick Carlisle has said the 38-year-old guard isn't likely to play Wednesday night at Boston either.
Via Yahoo! Sports
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January 10, 2012
The Pistons vs. The Bulls
The 2-6 Pistons are in Chicago to take on the 7-2 Bulls. The Pistons will again be without Rodney Stuckey as well as Charlie Villanueva, both out with injuries.
With players out for Detroit, guys like Tayshaun Prince really need to step up their games to contend with a very good Bulls team. This will be the last time I’m going to call out Ben Gordon…if he doesn’...
Via Need4Sheed
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January 09, 2012
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