Pistons sign duo

DETROIT: The Detroit Pistons officially signed free agents Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva on lucrative multi-year contracts on Wednesday, a week after agreeing terms with both players.

Although financial details were not revealed by the team, local media estimate Gordon's deal to be worth $55 million over five years and Villanueva's $35 million for the same period.

"We are excited to add two talented players in Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva," Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said in a statement.