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Former Piston Dinwiddie needed trade to Chicago for more playing time: Spencer Dinwiddie says he didn’t request a trade from the Detroit Pistons. But the first draft pick of the Stan Van Gundy era readily admits that after two seasons of sparse playing time, he was ready for a change. So when the Pistons traded the young point guard to the Chicago Bulls last month, Dinwiddie welcomed it. -- Detroit Free Press Pistons sign top pick Henry Ellenson to four-year deal: The Pistons surprisingly got their versatile big man last month in the first round of the NBA draft. And now they have him signed to a rookie contract. The team announced Tuesday they have signed Henry Ellenson to a contract, completing their draft class, as second-round pick Michael Gbinije already signed last week. Ellenson’s deal is likely worth around $8 million over four years, fitting with the rookie pay scale. -- The Detroit News Henry Ellenson's rookie contract may signal end to Pistons' summer business: First-round draft pick Henry Ellenson has signed his Detroit Pistons rookie-scale contract, which could finalize the team's summer business. Ellenson's signing was announced by the team today. The power forward from Marquette was the No. 18 overall pick in the June 23 NBA draft. -- MLive.com
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