We interrupt the constant flow of rumors to bring you some actual news, even if it was to be expected: Chauncey Billups officially opted out of his contract today, making him an unrestricted free agent beginning on July 1.
This was not a surprise to anyone that has been following the Pistons. Chauncey has said all along that he would explore the open market, and hopes that Detroit will match the best offer he receives. His agent echoed those sentiments today:
"Chauncey's first intention is to come back to Detroit, and we'll continute to explore that as an option, but if we're unable to make a deal with the Pistons my obligation is to look at other possibilities that will provide long-term security for Chauncey and his family."
Billups was due to get $6.8M next season, but now he's probably looking at a contract that should easily exceed $10M per year. I think most Pistons fans want to see Chauncey back in Detroit next year. And with Milwaukee and Charlotte the only teams that can realistically afford to offer Billups a deal in the neighborhood of what he's looking for, I'd say the fans are likely to get their wish.
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. Yes Sir!!! Hopefully he'll be back. GO PISTONS!
Posted at 8:44PM on Jun 25th 2007 by "B"
2. Chauncey has to stay with the Pistons, it just wouldn't be right without him. I love the Pistons!!!!
Posted at 9:12PM on Jun 25th 2007 by Kim
3. Billups's talents have reached their high and are on the way back down. Dumars should not break the bank.
Two years, two straight outs in game six of the confrence finals. Where's Billups!
Posted at 11:43PM on Jun 25th 2007 by smitty
4. Billups on a different team just wouldnt seem right. he need to just stay where he is
Posted at 11:51PM on Jun 25th 2007 by Sharnette
5. Billups needs to stay were hes at ! Detroit is his home !! fire the coach !! and add someone to help him like AI or KB he needs out of laker land anyway ! a lets face it , this year we should have never lost to Cleveland !! If they will do this we will have the next dynisty for a while ! GO PISTONS !!! FROM TENN.
Posted at 9:25AM on Jun 26th 2007 by BLUEWOLF
6. let get him in l.a.
Posted at 10:54AM on Jun 26th 2007 by sedgrick
7. I love the Pistons! Cauncey Billups should stay. The 5 starters should stay together in Detroit. Please don't leave Chauncey, please don't!
Posted at 9:28PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Adrian
8. Joe needs to resign Chauncey. I just wish the Pistons and Chauncey would play with less arrogance. That's my only dislike of Chauncey. We need Mr. Big Shot for the whole game!!! No loli-gagging!!!
Posted at 10:00PM on Jul 2nd 2007 by Stacy
9. Chauncey should definatly stay with Detroit, What would it be without Mr. BigShot??? There are no better point gaurds that we would get and Chauncey is the best and our 5 just works so just leave it alone. Re sign Chaunc.
Posted at 10:56AM on Jul 5th 2007 by alyssa
10. Chauncey Billups I am the biggest fan in the history of the detroit pistons the pistons just wouldn't be the same with out you your biggest fan John Howard
P.S. My e-mail address is doorknob0026@yahoo.com
Posted at 10:55PM on Jul 19th 2007 by doorknob0026
11. Billups ready for a fillup!His cup runneth over.
Would like to see Billups with Fillup in LA.But--
that crybaby may ruin the union.U've got your ring,
Detroit is on the decline,go for the fillup(mo money, mo money).
Posted at 4:46PM on Apr 29th 2008 by moses w