Yardbarker: Charlie Villanueva

Hoops Matinee: Sixers Pick On Someone (Closer To) Their Own Size in Detroit

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

After narrowly escaping with a win against the worst team in the East missing four of their top six players (though to be fair, the Celtics struggled with that same Nets squad last night--scrappy bunch, I guess), the Sixers have somehow managed to turn a relatively unimpressive start into a winning 3-2 record. Of course, it's hard to judge precisely where this team is at, since the only teams they've played thusfar have been the best (Orlando, Boston), and the worst (Milwaukee, New Y...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 11/6/09

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:00:51 -0500

Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Charlie Villanueva, Detroit Pistons 30 minutes, 28 points, 11-17 FG, 5-6 FT, 1 three-pointer, 5 rebound, 1 turnover Villanueva has been picking up steam the last few games, and it was nice to see him finally put up big numbers. He did [...]

That’s why we need to hang on to Hamilton

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:07:49 -0500

The Pistons need a scoring big. Tayshaun can, theoretically, score down low but we all know what we can expect when we expect Tay to be a scorer. Charlie Villanueva, like Rasheed, seems to be pretty enamored with that three point arc. Since we don’t have “that guy” Rip Hamilton’s scoring is paramount. He’s the key [...]

What To Do With Rip?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:18:44 -0500

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 in major ways to make a lot of sense on this team, much less fit the mold of Dee-Troit Basketball. The real downer for Detroit fans, though, is that this effectively blew their shot at any unchained monstrosities ...

Charlie V still sidelined

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:48:20 -0500

Even though Charlie Villanueva has yet to make his preseason debut, he’s not yet concerned about his hamstring injury. From Vince Ellis of the Free Press: “I’m going to take my time with this,” Villanueva said. “If I still feel like it’s bothering me or something, sit it out.” Villanueva, 24, got in some running Monday. But [...]

Preseason opener tonight against Heat

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:03:18 -0500

Finally, some Detroit Basketball. The Pistons will open up the preseason tonight against the Miami Heat at The Palace. The tip is at 7:30 est. Local fans can watch the game on Fox Sports Detroit, and can be heard on 97.1 (WXYT-FM) The Ticket. Charlie Villanueva is nursing a sore hamstring and is unlikely to [...]

Charlie Villanueva Riche

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:05:00 -0500

Hello there, Mr. Villa...umm...Villanewva? I do hope that's right. I'm Preston Von Grippe, and I just wanted to come and welcome you to the area. It has been AGES since we had a professional athlete around here. They have all the money in the world, but just no taste. Quite a shame. Might I enter your backyard?(Preston opens the gate to the fence and saunters gingerly in to Charlie Villanueva's backyard, where he finds Charlie in his new hot tub.)Oh, for shame, Charlie. Here in th...

Villanueva, Bosh race to 50K on Twitter

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:30:20 -0500

I'll admit it... I'm getting to be a bit of a twitter addict. I know some of you are too *cough* *cough* KWAPT *cough*.

So I'm thoroughly enjoying Chris Bosh and Charlie Villanueva racing to 50,000 followers. Here's Charlie to explain things:

How awesome would it be to see Chris Bosh doing that? Imagine... Bosh doing the "Single Ladies" dance on You Tube... but LeBron not wanting us to see him getting dunked on. I think Bosh wins... because some self-deprecating humor is endearing. Hey 'Bron 'Bron... take some notes here before you completely tarnish your star. Maybe Nike should too... before their meal ticket loses his appeal.

Here's the genius of what these guys are doing. They're marketing themselves as real human beings. It's a great insight into the personal lives of these NBA players. It's access like we've never had as fans... and they can still control their message. They can interact... and on their own terms.

So if you want to be part of the race, you can follow Charlie Villanueva on Twitter here... and Chris Bosh here.

Pistons agree to deals with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:28:00 -0500

The Detroit Pistons are clearly not going to sit on their hands and watch as the Magic and Cavs get better in the Eastern Conference. The team has come to agreements with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva on multi-year deals, according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports.com. Ben Gordon's contract is reportedly a five-year, $55 million deal while Villanueva's pact is also for five years at $35 million. The deals can't become official until July 8th. The Pistons are certainly making ...

Charlie Villanueva will be available

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:48:21 -0500

The Milwaukee Bucks are not going to make a qualifying offer to Charlie Villanueva. That means that a 6-11 guy who averaged 16 points and almost 7 boards will be available.

I think it's a no brainer to pursue him... and hopefully we can afford him. But I think this is one of those deals where we can make a concerted effort to show him he's wanted.

So I want everyone to go on Twitter... and send a message to him that we want him in Boston. He's @CV31. Let's make this happen.

Villanueva Sued Over Alleged Nightclub Assault

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:20:44 -0500

Old Zen kÅ*an: if something happens involving Charlie Villanueva, and he doesnâ€™t Twitter about it, can it be said to really have happened at all? Regardless, weâ€™ve got to report that the Bucks forward is being sued for assaulting a man at a nightclub last February.

Villanueva Tweets Again, Reveals Calhoun's Status

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:58:58 -0500

For the second time in less than a week, Charlie Villanueva has made news “tweeting” from his Twitter.com account. Earlier this week Villanueva was reprimanded by the Milwaukee Bucks for tweeting at halftime of a game against the Celtics. Thursday Villanueva, who played for Jim Calhoun at UConn, was back tweeting. This time it was about the [...]

Cavs Eying Michael Redd?

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:11:08 -0500

It wasn't all too long ago that the Cavaliers were hot on the trail of former Ohio State star Michael Redd. After a little deliberation, Redd decided that he would like to stay in Milwaukee, where he could knock down consistent 20-point games...

Charlie Villanueva's Crib and Birthday Party

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:37:41 -0500

No eyebrows, no problem. CV31 has a sweet crib and a tight knit Dominican family.