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Rodney Stuckey's $8.5 million contract for 2013-14 can be bought out for $4 million. Viacheslov Kravtsov's $1.5 contract can be bought out for $500,000. Charlie Villanueva's $8.58 million contract is the only one on the team that's amnesty-eligible. Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Charlie Villanueva, Rodney Stuckey, Vyacheslav Kravtsov 

Stuckey's lackluster play earned him a first-half benching by assistant coach Brian Hill, which extended Stuckey's streak to three games without a field goal. It has been nine days since Stuckey last made a basket from the field, when he scored six points on 3-for-7 shooting March 1 at New Orleans. "I probably wasn't being aggressive," Stuckey said softly about his benching. "We did a good job of picking up the slack in the second half. We came in with some good energy defensively. We came down there knocking down shots as well, so we almost had a chance to win the game." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

If the Pistons can off-load Rodney Stuckey and his $8.5 million team option for next season or Charlie Villanueva and his $8.5 million team option for next season before the trade deadline they could add to that number significantly. League sources peg Stuckey as the easiest chip to move and there is a belief that Detroit is more than open to a deal involving one or both. HoopsWorld

Detroit Pistons, Trade, Charlie Villanueva, Rodney Stuckey 

The Pistons can trade Rodney Stuckey, a long-standing problem for coaches in Detroit, now that they’ve landed a true point guard in Jose Calderon. New York Daily News

Detroit Pistons, Trade, Rodney Stuckey 

Meantime, Singler's backup appears most likely to be Rodney Stuckey, who also is playing as backup shooting guard. "L (Lawrence Frank) said that to me as well, so I've just got to be ready for anything," Stuckey, who began his career as a point guard, said of potentially extensive playing time at small forward. Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

All appeared normal for the Pistons two nights after Frank deactivated Stuckey in the Pistons' victory at Orlando. It was confirmed minutes later when Frank told the media Stuckey would assume his spot in the playing rotation against the Bucks later that evening. Neither would disclose the reason for the disciplinary measure, but both admitted there was a difference of opinion. "Things happen every single day," Frank said. "So with it, you deal with it and you move on. "I'm one of those guys, I put it out there and we move on. There's no grudges; you just move from it." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Lawrence Frank, Rodney Stuckey 

Stuckey was in a joking mood with reporters, who noted his missing front tooth from a collision in December. He said he has a retainer and has to wait a little bit for a more permanent solution, saying he wasn't cool with the hockey-player look. But kidding aside, Stuckey said he was cool with Frank. They hashed out their issues during an optional workout Monday afternoon and all issues are apparently resolved. "We good," Stuckey said. "Me and (Frank) are fine. Sometimes you have disagreements with one another. He did what he had to do, and I respect that." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Lawrence Frank, Rodney Stuckey 

Vincent Goodwill: Frank on Stuckey: "Things happen every single day. You deal with it and you move on." #Pistons Twitter @vgoodwill

Detroit Pistons 

Vincent Ellis: Stuckey: "We good. Me and (Frank) are fine. Sometimes you have disagreements with one another. He did what he had to do and I respect that." Twitter @Vincent_Ellis56

David Mayo: Asked Dumars, via text, if there's a #Pistons trade brewing with Stuckey (healthy inactive tonight vs. #Magic.) "Not at all," he replied. Twitter @David_Mayo

Detroit Pistons, Trade, Rodney Stuckey 

Evan Dunlap: Per @Vincent Goodwill: Stuckey to play for Pistons tonight, but he volunteered to come off the bench. Kyle Singler remains in starting lineup. Twitter @BQRMagic

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, Kyle Singler 

Vincent Ellis: Corey Maggette said Stuckey is dealing with an ear infection. Had been describes "migraines." #Pistons Twitter @Vincent_Ellis56

Detroit Pistons, Corey Maggette, Rodney Stuckey 

"I feel like I'm not in a rhythm at all," Stuckey said about his poor shooting. "I just feel like last year, I was having the ball in my hand, being able to create, and play in transition. Coming in the second quarter when Brandon Knight went to the bench last year, being the point guard, and being able to use my post position on smaller guards, I just feel like I'm not using that right now. " TalkBasket

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, Brandon Knight 

Vincent Goodwill: Jonas Jerebko and Rodney Stuckey said if the #Pistons don't make the playoffs then the season is a failure Twitter @vgoodwill

Detroit Pistons, Jonas Jerebko, Rodney Stuckey 

Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey never has been the outspoken type. The sixth-year guard could almost be termed reclusive; he prefers to stay out of the spotlight. But in recent time, he's taken steps to come out of his shell, to tell his seldom-heard personal story — and to help Detroit youngsters. Stuckey made a $10,000 donation to Blackwell Institute, a school on Detroit's deep east side, and spoke to the students Thursday about the importance of education. Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

Wroten believes he's ready for the NBA partly because he's worked out with NBA guards such as Nate Robinson, Jamal Crawford, Brandon Roy and Rodney Stuckey. Scouts say Wroten's shooting can be fixed and is not a major concern, given his intangibles. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Draft, Nate Robinson, Brandon Roy, Jamal Crawford, Rodney Stuckey, Tony Wroten 

Rodney Stuckey: “Our goal next year is to get back to the playoffs. That's our goal. We know what we have to do. We'll see who we get in the draft, see what changes we make, hopefully we get Kyle Singler back next year, and hopefully we'll get there.” Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, Kyle Singler 

In the other video, Stuckey talked with Rick Mahorn, now part of the team's broadcast crew, about being a father and his post-NBA plans. Stuckey said his daughter, Lexi, enjoyed coming to the games, which was no surprise. Then the discussion turned to what Stuckey, 26, would do after his playing career. "I love working with kids, so hopefully doing something that's in that field," he said. "Or being an assistant coach or something. I don't want to be a head coach, but I can be an assistant coach. Maybe for a college team or something like that. I think that would be fun." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Coaching, Rodney Stuckey 

Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey told Pistons.com he plans to be around the team's practice facility quite a bit this summer. Aside from a July trip to Sweden with Jonas Jerebko as his tour guide and a Memorial Day visit home to Seattle, Stuckey plans to be in Auburn Hills working on his game. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

"Later in the summer, I'm going to try to get the guys back out to work out here for at least a month," Stuckey told Pistons.com. "We'll have our draft picks here as well, hopefully. Just try to change the atmosphere around in here. The chemistry is there, but just getting in work together will be good for us." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey