Random News Shit: NBA Free Agency Edition

1) Pistons Snag Ben Gordon & Charlie Villanueva
After firing coach Michael Curry, the Detroit Pistons have picked up 2 free agents in Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva. They both are getting 5-year deals, but Gordon's is worth $55 million while Villanueva's is worth $40 million.

Now, I'm not sure how good or bad this makes them, but it should be interesting to see what the 09-10 Pistons look like come November.

2) Turkoglu Meets With Blazers
He just better go whenever the money is because the Magic have already made their move and basically told him it didn't matter if he stays or goes. Good luck to Turk, but I think that was the last time we'll see him in the Finals.

3) Ariza Leans Toward Leaving Lakers
Well can't say I didn't see this coming. Trevor Ariza will be the 2008 James Posey to the Lakers 2008 Celtics. That meaning Ariza will come to some team that looks to be on the raise...and suck. While the Lakers will start out hot and then struggle and ultimately not repeat. That's my prediction for next season.

4) Kidd Meets With Knicks, Mavs Offer 3-Year Deal
Why would you want to sign Jason Kidd to a 3-year deal?? Mark Cuban does know Kidd is 36 years-old, right?? I'd think long and hard about giving him a 1 or 2 year deal, let alone one for 3! That's just insane.

5) Clippers Trade Randolph For Richardson
Damn, what the fuck happened to Quentin Richardson's career?? Homie went from the Knicks to the Grizzlies to the Clippers in one week! They couldn't at least trade him to a contender and let them trade him away so he could at least have said he was with a winning team??

On another note, where is Zach Randolph's career when he's seen basically as the equivalent to Darko Milicic?? Shit is depressing lol.