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Their only American player for now is James Singleton, but the club is contacting Rodney Stuckey and Delonte West, one of whom may come to China, sources told me. SheridanHoops

Detroit Pistons, Delonte West, Lockout, China, Rodney Stuckey 

Rodney Stuckey: “@Ballislife: Rumor has it that the NBA and NBPA have reached a deal (nothing official has been released though). Can anyone confirm?” Twitter

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Marc Stein: Update on Rodney Stuckey: Guangdong in China still has offer on table to Piston guard but Stuckey held off last week in case lockout ended Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

The Guangdong Southern Tigers in China are making a hard push to sign Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations. ESPN.com

Detroit Pistons, Lockout, China, Rodney Stuckey 

The biggest hurdle for Guangdong to clear, though, is the same hurdle all Chinese teams face when trying to land NBA players: Stuckey would be unable to come back to the NBA until Guangdong's season ends in the spring if he goes through with the deal. If Stuckey elects to sign with the Tigers, he'd be obligated to stay with the Chinese team through the completion of the season in March even if the ongoing NBA lockout ends before that, thanks to rules instituted this season by the Chinese Basketball Association that prevent its teams from offering an in-season out to players signed away from the NBA. The rules state that Chinese teams can likewise only pursue free agents. Stuckey would have been a restricted free agent this summer under the NBA's previous labor agreement. ESPN.com

Detroit Pistons, Lockout, China, Rodney Stuckey 

The NBA lockout might be halting player movement, but the agent shuffle seemingly never ends. Pistons Rodney Stuckey and Austin Daye dumped agents recently. Stuckey fired Steve Banks, and Daye has moved on from Bill Duffy of BDA Sports. Stuckey, who has had multiple agents in his four NBA seasons, has moved on to Leon Rose, who represents stars such as LeBron James and Chris Paul. There was no word on Daye's new agent. Pistons guard Terrico White fired Todd Ramasar before he even got through his rookie season. Ramasar also works for BDA. White, who missed last season with a broken right foot, hired Mitch Frankel of Impact Sports. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Austin Daye, Rodney Stuckey, Agents 

The Pistons have officially tendered guard Rodney Stuckey a $3.8 million qualifying offer, which makes him a restricted free agent. Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

In an expected move, the Pistons will tender guard Rodney Stuckey a $3.8 million qualifying offer this week. The team has until June 30 to do so, which would make Stuckey a restricted free agent. If a team signs Stuckey to an offer sheet in free agency, the Pistons would have a week to match the offer. Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

Villanueva, Rodney Stuckey and Ben Gordon were seated in the fifth row during Gores' introduction. "I'm glad that we can leave the past behind us now," Villanueva said. "He seems like a very passionate guy, a very determined guy. It seems like he'll do whatever it takes in order to win. I'm looking forward to that." ESPN.com

Detroit Pistons, Charlie Villanueva, Ben Gordon, Rodney Stuckey, Tom Gores 

Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey has changed agents — again. Stuckey, who will become a restricted free agent in six weeks if there is no NBA lockout, left Seattle-based Steve Banks in favor of Leon Rose. Rose is the agent for LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Pistons teammate Richard Hamilton. Rose is Stuckey's fifth agent since 2007. Banks, who declined comment, began working with Stuckey when he was drafted by the Pistons and Stuckey was represented by Goodwin Sports Management. Stuckey left Goodwin in September 2009, and he and Banks reunited in January 2010. Stuckey didn't receive a contract extension by the Nov. 1 deadline, making him a restricted free agent. Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, Agents 

There were reports that Stuckey was unhappy about not receiving an extension, especially after Memphis Mike Conley received one days before the deadline (5 years/$45 million). "All Rodney's worried about is the 2010-11 season," Banks told the Detroit News on Oct. 31. "He'll be a restricted free agent and we'll go from there." If Stuckey signs a tender with another team, the Pistons will have seven days to match the offer. Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

Stuckey is a restricted free agent, so he doesn’t have much control over his fate (assuming the next collective bargaining agreement is similar to the current one). Even if he wants to leave, the Pistons have the option of matching an offer he gets elsewhere and keeping him. Joe Dumars has said he wants Stuckey back. Of course, Stuckey could agree to the qualifying offer the Pistons are required to extend to him if they want to re-sign him. That would pay him about $3.9 million next season and allow him to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2012. That seems extremely unlikely. It is much more likely that the Pistons will retain him with a lucrative multi-year deal, whether he first signs an offer sheet elsewhere or re-signs directly with the Pistons. The Pistons appear very unlikely to let him walk for nothing. Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Free Agency, Rodney Stuckey 

Stuckey looked a little overeager at times, with three quick turnovers, but he gave the Pistons 22 points and 10 assists in 34 minutes as they overcame a sluggish first half and snapped a four-game losing streak by beating a diminished New Jersey team – minus All-Star Deron Williams, leading rebounder Kris Humphries and sharpshooter Anthony Morrow – 116-109. “I let my emotions get in the way,” a contrite Stuckey said, referring to last Friday’s loss to Chicago when Stuckey, who had been removed from the game midway through the fourth quarter, refused re-entry two minutes later. “I’m still a young player. I’m passionate about this game, so I just let my emotions get in the way. I got punished and it’s over.” NBA.com

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

“Rodney Stuckey is an integral part of this organization and I think it’s important that messages have to be sent,” Kuester said. “This game is very simple. It’s not about one individual. It’s about being a team.” NBA.com

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

Asked if he received the message, Stuckey said, “Absolutely. Whenever I’m not out there competing with my teammates, it (stinks). Because I want to be out there fighting, as well. I got punished, but everything is good now and let’s move on.” NBA.com

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

Stuckey, who will turn 25 in three weeks, is a restricted free agent at the end of the season, meaning the Pistons can match any offer if he chooses to sign with another club. "Absolutely," said Stuckey when asked if he wanted to return. "At the end of the year I have to sit down with my agent, do what we have to do. But yeah, I want to return. I'm very comfortable here. I love the community, I help out a lot around here." Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey refused to enter the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Bulls, and he did not play in Sunday's 101-90 loss to the Boston Celtics. According to a source familiar with the situation, Stuckey's benching Sunday was discipline by coach John Kuester for refusing to enter the game Friday. Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester 

"This is a growing process, and we've had a slight setback," Kuester said after the game of Stuckey not playing. When asked if things were being handled internally, Kuester said, "Yes". Friday, Stuckey started the fourth quarter and was removed for Tayshaun Prince with six minutes remaining. Kuester called for Stuckey to come in two minutes later, but the guard refused to re-enter. Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Tayshaun Prince, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester 

After Sunday's game, Stuckey repeatedly said "there are six games left." "That's all I have to say," said Stuckey when pressed about it. "Six games left. That's it. I can survive for six games." Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester 

"We all know things need to change around here," Stuckey said. "For next year, I hope things do. I'm not just speaking for myself but my teammates as well. Hopefully changes come." He was asked what kind of change needed to happen. "I'm not getting into all of that," he said. "We have six games left. I'll be here for my teammates." Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester