Ron Artest coming to Cleveland?

[Thunder Dan]

The Cavaliers have a lot of options in free agency, but one of their first calls was somewhat surprising.

According to several league sources, the Cavs have been been in contact with Houston Rockets free agent forward Ron Artest. It even included a face-to-face pitch from LeBron James on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, as both were in Southern California for various events.

Artest, who is an unrestricted free agent after his contract that paid him $7.4 million with the Rockets expired, is being courted by several teams. Artest is believed to prefer to play for a championship contender and in addition to the Rockets the Cavs may be getting some competition from the Boston Celtics for his services.

With the Rockets facing the uncertain injury status of stars Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, it is unclear how hard they will try to push to re-sign Artest. They are pursuing Orlando Magic free agent center Marcin Gortat.

The Rockets have had interest in Cavs free agent Anderson Varejao in the past, which opens up some possibilities of a sign-and-trade scenario - though the Cavs have said they want to re-sign Varejao.

Artest played for coach Mike Brown when Brown was the associate head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 2003-05. He is the type of forward the Cavs would be interested in. He has the ability to stretch the floor because he has range to out to the 3-point line. He is an excellent defensive player and a former NBA Defensive Player of the Year who can guard a wide variety of defenders, which would fit nicely with James, who can do the same.

What isn't clear is how Artest would fit with the Cavs. He does not have a background that fits the type of players the Cavs usually attempt to acquire. In addition to his role in the infamous brawl in Detroit five years ago, has been suspended for pleading no contest to a domestic violence charge two years ago. In all, he's been suspended nearly a dozen times by the NBA.

However, he has been a good citizen for the last two years and helped carry the Rockets into the second round of the playoff last season.

He averaged 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Rockets in 2008-09.

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2009/07/a_curious_courtship_ron_artest.html

[KSeal]

He's coming to Cleveland just like CV was.

[Thunder Dan]

all I know that if there is a god in this world, there will be a sign and trade with the Cavs and Rockets which will be similar to the Shaq trade. I hope, I pray that there sign and trade is Z and Wally or something stupid so I can laugh and laugh at Rockets fans

[ginobili's bald spot]

When I thought of the Cavs needs going into this offseason the first position that popped into my head was small forward.

[Spursfan092120]

Seems like Boston wants every PF FA in the league if you ask the "experts."

[Thunder Dan]

When I thought of the Cavs needs going into this offseason the first position that popped into my head was small forward.

I think they would move Lebron to SG, but I was thinking the same thing. They just need size really

[KSeal]

Seems like Boston wants every PF FA in the league if you ask the "experts."

I've just heard they're going hard after Sheed, which is a good move for them.

[Spursfan092120]

I think they would move Lebron to SG, but I was thinking the same thing. They just need size really
They want to move Lebron to PF....

[scottspurs]

I've just heard they're going hard after Sheed, which is a good move for them.

And you heard that from who?

[Kindergarten Cop]

And you heard that from who?

I think the poster is referring to Boston (in regards to going after Sheed) - and it has been widely reported that they are.

[Spursfan092120]

I've just heard they're going hard after Sheed, which is a good move for them.
Ask Boston fans and they don't think so. I've only seen one Boston fan on here so far that thinks Rasheed would be a good move. And they're not the only ones that think it's a bad move.

http://dimemag.com/2009/07/this-would-be-a-mistake-for-the-celtics/

[sook]

all I know that if there is a god in this world, there will be a sign and trade with the Cavs and Rockets which will be similar to the Shaq trade. I hope, I pray that there sign and trade is Z and Wally or something stupid so I can laugh and laugh at Rockets fans

You are quite the dumbass, who the fuck does your team have that we could possible want...outside of lebron?


Once Artest/if artest is signed thats it.


Besides, I'd rather see him on the lakers than watch the team he's on lose to the magic again

[KSeal]

And you heard that from who?

Ric Bucher, and that other douche for ESPN.

Apparently KG is trying really hard to get him to come to Boston, I guess they're good buddies.

[KSeal]

Ask Boston fans and they don't think so. I've only seen one Boston fan on here so far that thinks Rasheed would be a good move. And they're not the only ones that think it's a bad move.

http://dimemag.com/2009/07/this-would-be-a-mistake-for-the-celtics/

The fans won't be the ones that make the decision, the Celtics are. If they think it's a good move, which they apparently do, they'll make that move. They need another big and a rotation of KG, Perkins and Sheed sounds damn fine to me.

[sook]

If Ron doesn't sign with houston he's signing with LA..


Besides his twitter said he wouldn't do any mid level shit, if Cleveland wants to sign him to 10 + mil, they are welcome to

[Thunder Dan]

You are quite the dumbass, who the fuck does your team have that we could possible want...outside of lebron?


Once Artest/if artest is signed thats it.


Besides, I'd rather see him on the lakers than watch the team he's on lose to the magic again

Singed DuncanOWNSKobe in February

Rockets going into rebuild mode

[Spursfan092120]

The fans won't be the ones that make the decision, the Celtics are. If they think it's a good move, which they apparently do, they'll make that move. They need another big and a rotation of KG, Perkins and Sheed sounds damn fine to me.
Do you think Sheed wants to be a bench player on the Celtics or a starter in San Antonio? Keep in mind he's already said he wants to play in warmer weather than Detroit, and he begged Detroit to trade him to San Antonio during last season.

[Thunder Dan]

If Ron doesn't sign with houston he's signing with LA..


Besides his twitter said he wouldn't do any mid level shit, if Cleveland wants to sign him to 10 + mil, they are welcome to

that's why everyone is saying a sign and trade. Names being floated around are Anderson Varajeo, Zydrunas Ilgakas, and Wally Szerbiak (also a s/t)


man would you look good in a Wally jersey

[ginobili's bald spot]

If Ron doesn't sign with houston he's signing with LA..


Besides his twitter said he wouldn't do any mid level shit, if Cleveland wants to sign him to 10 + mil, they are welcome to

How would he sign with the Lakers if he's "not doing any mid level shit"? He probably wouldn't have a choice since hardly any teams have cap space. But it's a moot point since I'm sure he'll re-sign with Houston.

[mystargtr34]

I dont know about this. Theyve already removed one shooter from the starting line up by replacing Big Z with Shaq, and now they want to put another guy who needs the ball in his hands to be effective and cant really shoot.

Plus, they already played a combination of Varejao/Wallace at the 4, who cant shoot. You have to play to LeBron's strengths and surround him with shooters, or guys that will allow him to get to the rim the easiest way possible.

[sook]

that's why everyone is saying a sign and trade. Names being floated around are Anderson Varajeo, Zydrunas Ilgakas, and Wally Szerbiak (also a s/t)


man would you look good in a Wally jersey

The rockets aren't looking into financial room, they have more than enough cap for the 2010 season anyways, Yao brings a lot of money in from china

Let me guess this must be your credible source that cited the Amare to cleveland rumor, i mean you really can't be that stupid? :lol

[sook]

How would he sign with the Lakers if he's "not doing any mid level shit"? He probably wouldn't have a choice since hardly any teams have cap space. But it's a moot point since I'm sure he'll re-sign with Houston.

Thats what I said, he said he wasn't interested in mid level shit, so even if he was, LA would be on his list before Cavs

[Thunder Dan]

if Wally is traded for Artest I will be like a kid on Christmas. I will buy Wally jerseys for Sook and Indazone my 2 Rockets buddies.

[sook]

That might be possible if Chris Wallace or Danny Ferry was our GM.

[Thunder Dan]

The rockets aren't looking into financial room, they have more than enough cap for the 2010 season anyways, Yao brings a lot of money in from china

Let me guess this must be your credible source that cited the Amare to cleveland rumor, i mean you really can't be that stupid? :lol

your team just lost their centerpiece for the year, guys don't want to come to Houston and lose, they want to come to Cleveland and join the party

[sook]

your team just lost their centerpiece for the year, guys don't want to come to Houston and lose, they want to come to Cleveland and join the party

Yao is set to be coming back the 2nd half of the season, besides we aren't going to rely solely on that. We are probably going to look into some major trades. You are forgetting that our team even without Yao took the best team in the league to 7 games. No fluky Cleveland shit everybody knew about.

[sook]

Yao sucks and the rockets don't need him. Just under mcgrady they have had a 68% winning record since he got here.

[KSeal]

Do you think Sheed wants to be a bench player on the Celtics or a starter in San Antonio? Keep in mind he's already said he wants to play in warmer weather than Detroit, and he begged Detroit to trade him to San Antonio during last season.

We all know, Sheed is a Spur and they'll win the Championship.

All I know is the Celtics have shown far more interest as of now then any other teams and if he has buddies on the team and is guaranteed a certain amount of minutes he could go there. I have no clue what Sheed wants or is thinking.

[Kobe™]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/WestSiDeRiDa84/yeeeeeeee.jpg

[Thunder Dan]

please god, I don't even want Artest, but please, please include Wally in the trade for him.

[TheSpursFNRule]

When I thought of the Cavs needs going into this offseason the first position that popped into my head was small forward.

Haha! One of the best posts.:toast

[Thunder Dan]

Sook, just imagine though if Artest was signed and traded to the Cavs for Wally/Z/JJ Hickson.....would you jump off a bridge? Be serious with your answer

[Spursfan092120]

We all know, Sheed is a Spur and they'll win the Championship.

All I know is the Celtics have shown far more interest as of now then any other teams and if he has buddies on the team and is guaranteed a certain amount of minutes he could go there. I have no clue what Sheed wants or is thinking.
says who? ESPN? ESPN doesn't have contact with Rasheed Wallace, so how do they know Boston has shown more interest? And if you know as much about basketball as you act like you do, you would know that San Antonio never reports the people they're going after, yet somehow the media knows they're going after Rasheed, so if the media found out about it, San Antonio must be going hard. Pop loves Rasheed, Rasheed loves Pop, Rasheed wants to play next to Timmy...that's all we know. Not saying he won't end up in Boston...just saying I wouldn't say Boston is going harder than anyone just because Ric Bullshit Bucher says it, while Broussard is saying the Spurs are more likely his destination.

[ginobili's bald spot]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/WestSiDeRiDa84/yeeeeeeee.jpg


I have no idea why you randomly posted this but thanks.

[Spursfan092120]

I have no idea why you randomly posted this but thanks.
lol...no shit...

[sook]

Sook, just imagine though if Artest was signed and traded to the Cavs for Wally/Z/JJ Hickson.....would you jump off a bridge? Be serious with your answer

No, I've already found a new team for next year.

[Spursfan092120]

Yao is set to be coming back the 2nd half of the season, besides we aren't going to rely solely on that. We are probably going to look into some major trades. You are forgetting that our team even without Yao took the best team in the league to 7 games. No fluky Cleveland shit everybody knew about.
I agree that Houston isn't going to rely solely on Yao, but I wouldn't jinx yourself about Yao quite yet. They said he's going to TRY to make it by the 2nd half...he's not set yet..as far as I've heard...of course, I may have missed something.

[Banzai]

http://www.forumammo.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10062/1195436769410.gif (http://www.forumammo.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10062/1195436769410.gif)

[Thunder Dan]

No, I've already found a new team for next year.

you can't just jump on the Cavs bandwagon that easily after all you have said about them

[sook]

you can't just jump on the Cavs bandwagon that easily after all you have said about them

:lol

Not the cavs, trust me, i would only be setting myself up for dissapointment

[Spursfan092120]

:lol

Not the cavs, trust me, i would only be setting myself up for dissapointment
Spurs. :D

[urunobili]

one thing is for sure... with Yao gone he ain't coming back to IAH...

[blademaster]

says who? ESPN? ESPN doesn't have contact with Rasheed Wallace, so how do they know Boston has shown more interest? And if you know as much about basketball as you act like you do, you would know that San Antonio never reports the people they're going after, yet somehow the media knows they're going after Rasheed, so if the media found out about it, San Antonio must be going hard. Pop loves Rasheed, Rasheed loves Pop, Rasheed wants to play next to Timmy...that's all we know. Not saying he won't end up in Boston...just saying I wouldn't say Boston is going harder than anyone just because Ric Bullshit Bucher says it, while Broussard is saying the Spurs are more likely his destination.



How about Danny Ainge showing up at midnight at Sheeds doorstep begging him to play for the C's is that enough proof they are pushing harder?

Don't be so quick do try to discredit someone else fag.

[Banzai]

http://www.forumammo.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10071/f5wu5.gif (http://www.forumammo.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10071/f5wu5.gif)

[KSeal]

says who? ESPN? ESPN doesn't have contact with Rasheed Wallace, so how do they know Boston has shown more interest? And if you know as much about basketball as you act like you do, you would know that San Antonio never reports the people they're going after, yet somehow the media knows they're going after Rasheed, so if the media found out about it, San Antonio must be going hard. Pop loves Rasheed, Rasheed loves Pop, Rasheed wants to play next to Timmy...that's all we know. Not saying he won't end up in Boston...just saying I wouldn't say Boston is going harder than anyone just because Ric Bullshit Bucher says it, while Broussard is saying the Spurs are more likely his destination.



How about Danny Ainge showing up at midnight at Sheeds doorstep begging him to play for the C's is that enough proof they are pushing harder?

Don't be so quick do try to discredit someone else fag.

[Spursfan092120]

How about Danny Ainge showing up at midnight at Sheeds doorstep begging him to play for the C's is that enough proof they are pushing harder?

Don't be so quick do try to discredit someone else fag.
fag? What are you, 12? Nice troll, loser. Oh, and by the way, Rasheed said he didn't want anyone contacting him after midnight when free agency started, so all that trip probably did was piss him off.

[Spursfan092120]

KSeal...really? You're better than that..you're going to use HIS answer as yours? lol..that's horrible dude. I thought I was going to actually have a good conversation with you about this. And how do you know Pop wasn't there too?

[KSeal]

fag? What are you, 12? Nice troll, loser. Oh, and by the way, Rasheed said he didn't want anyone contacting him after midnight when free agency started, so all that trip probably did was piss him off.

http://www.celticsblog.com/2009/7/1/933389/sheed-got-a-midnight-visit-from

This is making more of a push for Sheed then anything the Spurs have done that I'm aware of.

[KSeal]

KSeal...really? You're better than that..you're going to use HIS answer as yours? lol..that's horrible dude. I thought I was going to actually have a good conversation with you about this. And how do you know Pop wasn't there too?

He said everything I needed to say, you're such a homer it's pointless to have a conversation with you anyways. Everything you say is just bullshit that favors the Spurs.

[Spursfan092120]

http://www.celticsblog.com/2009/7/1/933389/sheed-got-a-midnight-visit-from

This is making more of a push for Sheed then anything the Spurs have done that I'm aware of.
read my post above this one...and the fact remains, all that probably did was piss Rasheed off, after he said he didn't want anyone to contact him. But how do you know that Pop wasn't there too?

[Spursfan092120]

He said everything I needed to say, you're such a homer it's pointless to have a conversation with you anyways. Everything you say is just bullshit that favors the Spurs.
lol..yeah..I'm such a homer...you obviously don't read anything I say...I'm the guy who said Kobe Bryant is the best player in the league. I'm the guy who congratulated the Lakers all through the playoffs, even though I didn't want them to win. And how is anything I've said in favor with the Spurs? All I said was to not read into everything you see online...they're not with the stars..they're not with the agents..they don't know everything. The Spurs could be in constant contact with Rasheed. Pop could be at Rasheed's house right now. Rasheed could be at Pop's house right now...we know nothing..and we won't know anything until it happens. Not saying he won't sign with Boston..just saying we know absolutely nothing about it..the only one who knows is Rasheed, so unless you're Rasheed, you don't know anything. I know you're just hatin, and you're probably praying the Spurs don't sign Rasheed, so you're on your defenses, but at least TRY to make some sense.

[KSeal]

read my post above this one...and the fact remains, all that probably did was piss Rasheed off, after he said he didn't want anyone to contact him. But how do you know that Pop wasn't there too?

:lmao

You can't be serious, you're such a fucking homer it's shameful.

[Spursfan092120]

:lmao

You can't be serious, you're such a fucking homer it's shameful.
If someone went out of their way to do something you asked them not to do, would it piss you off? And you calling someone else a homer is the real shameful thing.

[KSeal]

If someone went out of their way to do something you asked them not to do, would it piss you off? And you calling someone else a homer is the real shameful thing.

Holy shit, nice comeback bro.

Yeah, someone showing you love to the level they go and visit you as soon as they can to try and get you to come to their team, how mad Sheed must be.

[Spursfan092120]

Holy shit, nice comeback bro.

Yeah, someone showing you love to the level they go and visit you as soon as they can to try and get you to come to their team, how mad Sheed must be.
Selective reading. Rasheed asked teams not to disturb him after midnight when FA started...they did. That might upset him. It might not, as well. Like I said..I'm not saying he won't sign with Boston, but you can't listen to the biased media on who is pushing harder. Broussard is saying the Spurs are pushing harder..Bucher is saying Boston is....you pick Bucher..that's fine.

[KSeal]

Selective reading. Rasheed asked teams not to disturb him after midnight when FA started...they did. That might upset him. It might not, as well. Like I said..I'm not saying he won't sign with Boston, but you can't listen to the biased media on who is pushing harder. Broussard is saying the Spurs are pushing harder..Bucher is saying Boston is....you pick Bucher..that's fine.

I hope Sheed lands in SA, I really do. I'll I'm saying is from what's been reported KG has called Sheed a ton to try and get him there and Danny went and talked to him the second he could. I haven't heard any reports like that from the Spurs. That doesn't mean he's going to sign with either of those teams, he could end up in Cleveland or Orlando but as of right now it seems like the Celtics feel they need to counter with what the Cavs and Magic have done and are going hard for Sheed. That kills you, so you're trying your hardest to deflect it, it makes sense coming from someone like you.

[VivaPopovich]

i think artest stays in houston

i can see it in his eyes in the LA series. he's relatively tamed now. i think he's found a home.

[Spursfan092120]

I hope Sheed lands in SA, I really do. I'll I'm saying is from what's been reported KG has called Sheed a ton to try and get him there and Danny went and talked to him the second he could. I haven't heard any reports like that from the Spurs. That doesn't mean he's going to sign with either of those teams, he could end up in Cleveland or Orlando but as of right now it seems like the Celtics feel they need to counter with what the Cavs and Magic have done and are going hard for Sheed. That kills you, so you're trying your hardest to deflect it, it makes sense from someone like you.
Someone like me? Listen, baby boy, you don't know me. You don't know anything about me, so don't tell me what "someone like me" would do. Second off, I ain't tryin to fight with you...I'm trying to say that none of us know anything about what's really going on. In every FA period, the Spurs have never showed their cards. They've never said what they've done to sign someone...it's always hidden. And who is reporting that KG called Sheed? KG? Sheed? And how do we know Duncan isn't calling Sheed? Duncan and Sheed have always been good friends, a lot longer than KG and Sheed. Don't act like you're behind the scenes and you know what's going on..you don't know a damn thing...just like I don't. And don't patronize me. You don't want Rasheed in SA...you want Bonner to keep starting. You're full of shit.

[Spursfan092120]

Cat fight...:lol
naw..I'm not fighting with him...just trying to explain that we know nothing about what's going on, and dude attacked me. Is Artest interested in LA? Have you heard anything?

[dirk4mvp]

Good thread.

[Spursfan092120]

This 5 minutes ago from Ron Artest's Twitter...

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)THANKS ALOT HOUSTON.:) I HAD ALOT OF FUN:)

Hmmm

[ginobili's bald spot]

This 5 minutes ago from Ron Artest's Twitter...

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)THANKS ALOT HOUSTON.:) I HAD ALOT OF FUN:)

Hmmm

So.... Cleveland?



Seems like a bad idea to me.

[Roxsfan]

all I know that if there is a god in this world, there will be a sign and trade with the Cavs and Rockets which will be similar to the Shaq trade. I hope, I pray that there sign and trade is Z and Wally or something stupid so I can laugh and laugh at Rockets fans

fuck off. Ron will go to LA or Boston b4 he goes to Cuntland.

[Kindergarten Cop]

This 5 minutes ago from Ron Artest's Twitter...

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)THANKS ALOT HOUSTON.:) I HAD ALOT OF FUN:)

Hmmm

Are you sure that is really his Twitter account? That just sounds like a strange screen name to me.

[ginobili's bald spot]

:lol Where does all this hate between Thunder Dan and Rocket fans stem from? It's been going on for a long time.

[ginobili's bald spot]

Are you sure that is really his Twitter account? That just sounds like a strange screen name to me.

Look in the top right hand corner where it says verified account. That's how you know.

[Allanon]

Ain't going to happen but a lineup like this is pretty scary:

Shaq
LeBron
Ron Ron
West
Mo Williams

With Ron Ron, they don't have to worry about MoWest being two short unless they run into a team with a bad-ass SF & SG combo.

[dirk4mvp]

:lol Where does all this hate between Thunder Dan and Rocket fans stem from? It's been going on for a long time.

They get their laced panties bunched up when he starts talking shit about Yao being a commie.

[Roxsfan]

I cream my laced panties when he starts talking shit about Yao being a commie.

fixed

[Spursfan092120]

Are you sure that is really his Twitter account? That just sounds like a strange screen name to me.
Pretty sure it's his official account.

[Spursfan092120]

So.... Cleveland?



Seems like a bad idea to me.
Yeah it does...but Ron Ron is pretty crazy..I could see him doing it.

[monosylab1k]

This literally just came out on Artest's Twitter page not 30 seconds ago.


i just signed my deal. we ballin tonight. champagne on me

[monosylab1k]

Right after he said he drove to Vegas from LA

[Spursfan092120]

ok...definitely wondering what is up..this is from Ron's Twitter...

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)what is the best restaurant in vegas? i just drove here from la
5 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432024184) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)i just signed my deal. we ballin tonight. champagne on me
half a minute ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432086150) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)

I don't know what this means...what "deal" is he talking about?

[Spursfan092120]

Right after he said he drove to Vegas from LA
lol...yep...

[monosylab1k]

If that faggot signed with the lakers....

[Spursfan092120]

If that faggot signed with the lakers....
Actually...I'm pretty sure he was gonna resign with Houston...they were looking at a 3 year deal, I'm pretty sure...

[robbie380]

ok...definitely wondering what is up..this is from Ron's Twitter...

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)what is the best restaurant in vegas? i just drove here from la
5 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432024184) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)i just signed my deal. we ballin tonight. champagne on me
half a minute ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432086150) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)


I don't know what this means...what "deal" is he talking about?



fox26 in houston reported morey only offered artest a 1 year deal. it was good while you were here ron. clearly we are going to tank/rebuild next year.

[Allanon]

More From Ron's Twitter

I'm signing my new deal as I'm Twittin'..2 minutes ago from mobile web

"THANKS ALOT HOUSTON.:) I HAD ALOT OF FUN:)"

[Spursfan092120]

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)I'm signing my new deal as I'm Twittin'..
3 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432152147) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)I'm Sooo Happy (Tears comin' Down My Face.)
less than a minute ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432175344) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)

I swear..if it's some kind of record deal or some shit...

[Spurtacus]

I call lies on that Twitter account.

[monosylab1k]

It would be funny if he was actually signing with the Thunder, getting Laker fans all blue balled as a joke.

[Banzai]

Twitter can't be reliable.

[Spurtacus]

It would be funny if he was actually signing with the Clippers, getting Laker fans all blue balled as a joke.

Fixed.

[Spursfan092120]

I call lies on that Twitter account.
It's verified as his account..so if anything it's him fucking around.

[Spursfan092120]

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)Go to 1140 THTK Radio in Sacramento for the lastest Updates on My New Multi-Hundred Thousand Dollar Deal!!!less than 10 seconds ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432229392) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)

[Allanon]

"I'm Sooo Happy (Tears comin' Down My Face.)"

Sounds like a signing to a contender.

[Spurtacus]

It's verified as his account..so if anything it's him fucking around.

I guess he's being Ron Ron then.

[Kindergarten Cop]

How can he "sign" a deal before July 7? He can verbally commit, but not sign anything yet. I too am seriously doubting the authenticity of the Twitter account.

[robbie380]

one of the guys who is on the local nbc houston sports production team calls bs on this twitter.


the reason....you can't sign until the 8th. so him "signing" a deal now would be complete bs.

[Spursfan092120]

He must mean KHTK

[Spursfan092120]

How can he "sign" a deal before July 7? He can verbally commit, but not sign anything yet. I too am seriously doubting the authenticity of the Twitter account.
The account is authentic..but he could be fucking around.

[Kindergarten Cop]

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)Go to 1140 THTK Radio in Sacramento for the lastest Updates on My New Multi-Hundred Thousand Dollar Deal!!!less than 10 seconds ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432229392) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)

Multi-Hundred Thousand Dollar Deal?:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

[Spursfan092120]

bringing the station up online...gonna listen and see if anything is said.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Does anyone not remember Tardemire fucking around on his Twitter about being traded to LA? Twitter should just be ignored.

[Allanon]

Players can physically sign prior to July 8th. It just won't become official until then.

[KSeal]

Fucking Ron, Tweet who you signed with or stop fucking around!

[Spursfan092120]

Does anyone not remember Tardemire fucking around on his Twitter about being traded to LA? Twitter should just be ignored.
well..some people on there are actually honest...but it is a good site for people to fuck around with their fans on...

[robbie380]

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/6507729.html

While the Rockets made their pursuit of a center their top free agent priority, Ron Artest seemed ready to move on when a message appeared on Twitter late Wednesday attributed to him.

The message — "THANKS A LOT HOUSTON I HAD A LOT OF FUN." — seemed to indicate that Artest had chosen to sign elsewhere. The Rockets, however, were given an indication that Artest did not write the message.

Artest’s agent David Bauman had said that returning to Houston was Artest’s top choice and that he did not expect or request a late Tuesday meeting when the free agent period was ready to begin.

The Rockets, however, had made their pursuit of Orlando center Marcin Gortat their top priority.

Artest averaged 17.1 points on 40.1 percent shooting , 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists last season, initially coming off the bench when Tracy McGrady and Shane Battier were healthy but then picking up an increasingly important role throughout the season after McGrady was unable to come back from his knee problems.

The Rockets had traded last season’s first round pick, Donte’ Greene, and this season’s first-round selection to get Artest.

[Spursfan092120]

Artest is on the station...

[Allanon]

Artest is on the station...

Report what you hear please.

[Spurtacus]

You've just been.....

























































TWEETED

[Spursfan092120]

FUCK!! Ron told the guy he signed a deal. The radio dude said "Let me make it clear..this is a music deal, right?" And Ron said "I'm going to tell you at the end of the show..I signed a deal." It's gonna be a fucking record deal. He's doing an interview. All he's talking about is music...but he won't say what kind of deal he signed...

[Spursmania]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitter_production/profile_images/249186620/1243083671ronkimsha1_bigger.jpg (http://twitter.com/account/profile_image/96TruwarierQB?hreflang=en) 96TruwarierQB








Go to 1140 THTK Radio in Sacramento for the lastest Updates on My New Multi-Hundred Thousand Dollar Deal!!!6 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432229392) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)
I'm Sooo Happy (Tears comin' Down My Face.)10 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432175344) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)
I'm signing my new deal as I'm Twittin'..12 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432152147) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)
i just signed my deal. we ballin tonight. champagne on me18 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432086150) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)
what is the best restaurant in vegas? i just drove here from la23 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432024184) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)
THANKS ALOT HOUSTON.:) I HAD ALOT OF FUN:)about 3 hours ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2430248481) from web



This just seems like he's screwing around, especially with the hundreds of thosand dollar comment.

[Kindergarten Cop]

I'm thinking that it has something to do with his music career and he is using the mystery of it all to draw publicity. Why would he state that it was a "Multi Hundred Thousand Dollar" deal? Perhaps he is just bored and thought he'd mess with people.

[Spursfan092120]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitter_production/profile_images/249186620/1243083671ronkimsha1_bigger.jpg (http://twitter.com/account/profile_image/96TruwarierQB?hreflang=en) 96TruwarierQB








Go to 1140 THTK Radio in Sacramento for the lastest Updates on My New Multi-Hundred Thousand Dollar Deal!!!6 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432229392) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)
I'm Sooo Happy (Tears comin' Down My Face.)10 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432175344) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)
I'm signing my new deal as I'm Twittin'..12 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432152147) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)
i just signed my deal. we ballin tonight. champagne on me18 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432086150) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)
what is the best restaurant in vegas? i just drove here from la23 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2432024184) from mobile web (http://twitterhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/twitter-via-mobile-web-mtwittercom.html)
THANKS ALOT HOUSTON.:) I HAD ALOT OF FUN:)about 3 hours ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2430248481) from web



This just seems like he's screwing around, especially with the hundreds of thosand dollar comment.
record deal.

[Spursmania]

lol...:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Spursfan092120]

If anyone wants to listen....here's the link..

http://player.play.it/player/player.html?v=4.7.121&id=64&onestat=khtk

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

:lmao Ron Artest is a lot smarter than I gave him credit for.

[Spursfan092120]

Ron said "Everything is great in Houston"
"I was blessed to be a part of the Houston Rockets...they turned my whole career around."

[Spursmania]

haha, I didn't know Artest can sing.

[Spursfan092120]

Everything's in past tense...
"It's a tough situation when you leave your friends."
Some dude asked him to come to LA, and he talked with him for a minute on the radio.

[Spursfan092120]

haha, I didn't know Artest can sing.
he raps...not good, but he raps.

[KidCongo]

Blessed to be apart of the Houston Rockets. They turned my whole career around. Theres options and who knows whats gunna happen.

[Spursfan092120]

I don't think he's decided...he said "It's gonna be tough...no matter happens, I'm enjoying this. I have to make a decision."

[Allanon]

he raps...not good, but he raps.

Thanks for the radio link.

Just heard "just bs'ing the fans".

[Spursfan092120]

Just admitted that he's feeding his fans on Twitter a bunch of BS...Houston's going crazy...TV stations are going crazy saying he's done in Houston and all because of a few Tweets...lol...this is hilarious.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

he raps...not good, but he raps.


He's one of the worst rappers I've ever heard.....and yes I've heard Baby Bash and he's even worse.

[Spursfan092120]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2241/2429819373_4977e51640.jpg

[Spursfan092120]

He's one of the worst rappers I've ever heard.....and yes I've heard Baby Bash and he's even worse.
Shit...Baby Bash is like Pac compared to Ron Ron.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Mainstream rap in general his horrible these days.....Tupac would be disgusted if he knew the song "boom boom pow" is considered rap.

[Spursfan092120]

radio dude is trying to talk Ron into playing for LA because T.A. is leaving.

[Spursfan092120]

Mainstream rap in general his horrible these days.....Tupac would be disgusted if he knew the song "boom boom pow" is considered rap.
:depressed I know..it's horrible. I have a studio at my house and I had a small independent hip hop label. I record these guys because it makes me some money..but it sucks to see what hip hop has turned in to.

[Spurtacus]

Just admitted that he's feeding his fans on Twitter a bunch of BS...Houston's going crazy...TV stations are going crazy saying he's done in Houston and all because of a few Tweets...lol...this is hilarious.

:rollin

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Shit...Baby Bash is like Pac compared to Ron Ron.


lets not get carried away.....comparing that emotional douche to Pac goes to far regardless.

[Spursfan092120]

Shit..Ron has no idea where he's going..he's just fucking with people.

[Allanon]

We ain't gonna get any news, that bastard.

[Spursfan092120]

lets not get carried away.....comparing that emotional douche to Pac goes to far regardless.
True...but Ron is horrible.

[Spursfan092120]

Record deal...$100,000 for 6 years...I think..couldn't quite understand what he was saying.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

:depressed I know..it's horrible. I have a studio at my house and I had a small independent hip hop label. I record these guys because it makes me some money..but it sucks to see what hip hop has turned in to.


It's one thing to see some guy you never heard of suck.....but it get more pissed off every time Eminem comes out with a new song. How the fuck do you go from the Marshall Mathers LP to doing a song with fuckin Jessica Simpson. It's painful to see the joke that Eminem has become.

[Kobe™]

Ron was radio and Radio guy brought up going to L.A. as an option he jokingly said OK, then he retracted from going on with ball talk.

[Spursfan092120]

It's one thing to see some guy you never heard of suck.....but it get more pissed off every time Eminem comes out with a new song. How the fuck do you go from the Marshall Mathers LP to doing a song with fuckin Jessica Simpson. It's painful to see the joke that Eminem has become.
I hope Em changes shit around...I don't think that was really Jessica though..I think he was making fun of her. I will say "My Mom" wasn't horrible though, on the new album.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I hope Em changes shit around...I don't think that was really Jessica though..I think he was making fun of her. I will say "My Mom" wasn't horrible though, on the new album.

Either way the song sucked. He went from angry, genuine rap to sellout phony rap that 14 year old girls like to hear. "Mockingbird" was horrible. I get a headache listening to that song.

[Spursfan092120]

Either way the song sucked. He went from angry, genuine rap to sellout phony rap that 14 year old girls like to hear. "Mockingbird" was horrible. I get a headache listening to that song.
yeah..I know...I miss Slim Shady...I hope he brings that back...until then, I'll be listening to old tracks of Biggie and Pac.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

yeah..I know...I miss Slim Shady...I hope he brings that back...until then, I'll be listening to old tracks of Biggie and Pac.


Underground rap is the shit these days. Immortal Technique in particular.

[NewJerSpur]

It's one thing to see some guy you never heard of suck.....but it get more pissed off every time Eminem comes out with a new song. How the fuck do you go from the Marshall Mathers LP to doing a song with fuckin Jessica Simpson. It's painful to see the joke that Eminem has become.

I'm not an over-the-top Eminem fan, but it tends to happen either with success and/or complacency.

For example, Common used to be raw lyrically and less predictable....now he's a softer, wacker version of what he was 1995 and up because he's more marketable now and thus more successful.

I rhyme and vowed the same would never happen to me regardless of the circumstances, but their are many artists who peak and then fall off to either try and conform for one last shot at stardom or simply to keep up with the trends....or those that experience success and lose the hunger.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

They conform because that's where the money's at. Plain and simple. They are selling out. I can't imagine Eminem would rather sing "Crack a Bottle" than "Under the Influence", it's easy to tell because of the emotion in his early CD's he doesn't have in his current music.

[R4R]

Either way, Eminem is still a musical genius when it comes to lyrics...but yeah, it's been couple years and I still listen to Em's old hits regularly.

And I hope ronron stays for the year in houston. Love his post-game interviews.

[NewJerSpur]

Yup and the industry is much more "hit-driven" than it was before people knew how to market rap. Now there's a lame formula like in almost every other genre which limits how much can actually get out there at the moment.

[Ditty]

with the whole kobe vs artest thing i cant see artest coming to LA

im sorry to say this about clevland but there kissing ass to keep lebron in town the more i hear these rumors about landing someone the more i want lebron to leave and danny ferry and co. to pay a huge luxary tax

cleveland will not beat a healthy boston team for sure

rashard is going to tear the cavs a new one espiaclly if varejo who i hope goes to dallas was the closest guy to stoping rashard

[Kobe™]

hiphop is down the gutter in the shi*thole.

[Spursfan092120]

Underground rap is the shit these days. Immortal Technique in particular.
Have to check him out...haven't heard of him.

[Spursfan092120]

They conform because that's where the money's at. Plain and simple. They are selling out. I can't imagine Eminem would rather sing "Crack a Bottle" than "Under the Influence", it's easy to tell because of the emotion in his early CD's he doesn't have in his current music.
I miss "Just Don't Give A Fuck"...gonna have to pull that one up real quick.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I miss "Just Don't Give A Fuck"...gonna have to pull that one up real quick.


Role Model is one of my all time favorites.

[Spursfan092120]

Role Model is one of my all time favorites.
HELL yeah.

[Purple & Gold]

I'm not an over-the-top Eminem fan, but it tends to happen either with success and/or complacency.

For example, Common used to be raw lyrically and less predictable....now he's a softer, wacker version of what he was 1995 and up because he's more marketable now and thus more successful.

I rhyme and vowed the same would never happen to me regardless of the circumstances, but their are many artists who peak and then fall off to either try and conform for one last shot at stardom or simply to keep up with the trends....or those that experience success and lose the hunger.

I've been listening to hip-hop a long long time and they all sell out. Except for maybe Chuck D, KRS-1, De La, and Aceleyone. Of course Chuck D, KRS-1, and De La can live on past accomplishments, while Aceleyone never really got paid. Anything Common did after Resurrection except for that joint he did with De La and a couple others pretty much suck.

[Purple & Gold]

Have to check him out...haven't heard of him.

You sleeping check him out

[The Franchise]

Hip hop is almost extinct. The shit they have been churning out the past 20 years is not hip hop.

[Purple & Gold]

Hip hop is almost extinct. The shit they have been churning out the past 20 years is not hip hop.

There's some good shit in there, but I agree most stuff after the mid 90's is trash.

[Kindergarten Cop]

Apparently the Knicks have just signed Artest according to his Twitter account.:lol

http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB

I just signed with the Knicks for 12 milion, Thanks Donnie Walsh!!!

[Spursfan092120]

You sleeping check him out
no doubt...will do.

[Spursfan092120]

Apparently the Knicks have just signed Artest according to his Twitter account.:lol

http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB

I just signed with the Knicks for 12 milion, Thanks Donnie Walsh!!!
Dude's gone off the deep end. He's got a friend of his and he and Ron are messing around with his fans.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

There's some good shit in there, but I agree most stuff after the mid 90's is trash.

I think early 2000's was when it really went South.

The turning point in my book was that Usher song "yeah", Usher was a joke up until that point and singing a song about hanging out in the club and doing nothing made him famous. Since then hip hop is mostly songs about events that occur in a club.

[Spursfan092120]

I think early 2000's was when it really went South.

The turning point in my book was that Usher song "yeah", Usher was a joke up until that point and singing a song about hanging out in the club and doing nothing made him famous. Since then hip hop is mostly songs about events that occur in a club.
Naw..Usher wasn't a joke..he just wasn't (and still isn't) hip hop. He's R&B. He had some good shit before that. You got it Bad, You Remind Me...tracks like that...for some reason, he decided to put that track out, and people thought that was hip hop now...bullshit.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Naw..Usher wasn't a joke..he just wasn't (and still isn't) hip hop. He's R&B. He had some good shit before that. You got it Bad, You Remind Me...tracks like that...for some reason, he decided to put that track out, and people thought that was hip hop now...bullshit.

IMO all those songs were shit :lol.....I don't listen to music to listen to people vent their emotions about love, women do that enough already.

[Ghazi]

Rap is DEAD

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Rap is DEAD


Fuck you you little fairy.

[NewJerSpur]

I've been listening to hip-hop a long long time and they all sell out. Except for maybe Chuck D, KRS-1, De La, and Aceleyone. Of course Chuck D, KRS-1, and De La can live on past accomplishments, while Aceleyone never really got paid. Anything Common did after Resurrection except for that joint he did with De La and a couple others pretty much suck.

AAAAAAAAAMEN.....especially that last sentence. Resurrection is my favorite album to date across any genre. The Hireoglyphics have stayed true as well, but mostly all artists fall into the death trap at some point and time. First I find out you're a 'Hawks fan now this nugget of Hip hop info P&G....ditch the Lakers and we'll practically be brothers separated at birth. :lol

:toast

[NewJerSpur]

There's some good shit in there, but I agree most stuff after the mid 90's is trash.

Again :tu. The gateway to any type of mainstream exposure for artists that couldn't be pigeon-holed began to swiftly close shortly after the mid '90s.

[Spursfan092120]

Rap is DEAD
It's hibernating....

[Spursfan092120]

IMO all those songs were shit :lol.....I don't listen to music to listen to people vent their emotions about love, women do that enough already.
lol...it's all good. Being a label dude, it's in me to like pretty much all music, and as far as R&B love type songs go, Usher was the shit.

[Purple & Gold]

I think early 2000's was when it really went South.

I can agree with that there's still some good shit out there and stuff that still comes out but not like before when there was fat shit coming out all the time. Hip-hop just got to big and everybody wanted a piece. But people will always be rhyming over beats so it will never die.

[Spursfan092120]

I can agree with that there's still some good shit out there and stuff that still comes out but not like before when there was fat shit coming out all the time. Hip-hop just got to big and everybody wanted a piece. But people will always be rhyming over beats so it will never die.
exactly

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

My favorite album is easily Marshall Mathers LP. That album had such an influence it's not even funny. When me, along with every other Jew I know that lives in North Central Phoenix started listening to rap because of that CD, it just shows how much of an influence it had.

[Heath Ledger]

Your response to me pretty much makes you look like an even bigger troll.
Take off the homer glasses Sheed ain't gonna play in the land of steers and queers.

[NewJerSpur]

As long as there are people in different corners of the world breaking, graphing, scratching, and rhyming Hip Hop the artform/culture will never die. The Hip hop INDUSTRY is what it is: a cashcow that goes with the hottest trend. As my man Crooked I once said, "I'll be busting even after have the major labels stop financially backing this rappin'."

[duncan228]

Pardon the interruption. :)

Agent: Artest mulling options in free agency (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Agent_Artest_mulling_options_in_free_agency.html)
By Chris Duncan

If LeBron James or Kobe Bryant are looking for a little help, Ron Artest is taking calls.

The Rockets star forward, an unrestricted free agent, will consider a team’s chances of winning an NBA championship when deciding where he’ll bring his skills next season, his agent says.

David Bauman said Wednesday that his client would like to return to Houston, but Artest would also think about signing with a contending team — and that might rule out the Rockets if Yao Ming’s broken left foot keeps him out for the season.

Bauman wouldn’t say which teams have contacted him about Artest. But he said he would expect Artest to talk to James and Bryant if the Cavaliers or Los Angeles Lakers were interested in him.

“All the superstars are very savvy and great recruiters,” Bauman said. “The superstars are sometimes even better recruiters than the general managers or their staffs. Between Kobe and Ron or LeBron and Ron, there are always conversations that occur. I think I’ll just leave it at that at this point.”

The Plain Dealer of Cleveland, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that James and Artest met Tuesday in Los Angeles. James, the league MVP, was in Los Angeles on Sunday for the BET awards. Bauman declined to comment on the report.

Artest earned more than $7 million last season. Houston general manager Daryl Morey said he has contacted Bauman, but Artest’s agent would not comment on the progress.

Houston television station KRIV, citing unidentified sources, reported the Rockets would only be willing to offer Artest a one-year deal.

Cleveland would be an intriguing option, where Artest could round out a formidable trio with LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal.

Another enticing possibility is the Lakers. The NBA champs may lose free-agent swingman Trevor Ariza.

All of this could deepen the misery for the Rockets, who already expect to be missing Tracy McGrady for the first half of next season as he tries to come back from microfracture surgery on his left knee. The team is waiting for more medical opinions on Yao’s fractured left foot, which a team doctor said this week could threaten his career.

The Rockets also are looking to sign Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat.

Morey launched an all-out bid Wednesday to land Gortat, best known as the backup to Magic superstar Dwight Howard. The Dallas Mavericks are interested, too, and maybe there are others.

But Morey made the hard pitch, showing up at Gortat’s home in Orlando just after midnight at virtually the exact minute teams were officially allowed to begin negotiating with free agents.

Morey said the Rockets made Gortat an offer but would not divulge details.

The 6-foot-11 Gortat averaged just 3.8 points and 4.5 rebounds a game last season.

[Purple & Gold]

AAAAAAAAAMEN.....especially that last sentence. Resurrection is my favorite album to date across any genre. The Hireoglyphics have stayed true as well, but mostly all artists fall into the death trap at some point and time. First I find out you're a 'Hawks fan now this nugget of Hip hop info P&G....ditch the Lakers and we'll practically be brothers separated at birth. :lol

:toast

Yeah Resurrection is probably my favorite Hip-Hop album out there. It's between that one and Low End Theory. Every song in Resurrection has truth and his rhyming and flow was top notch. Not to mention the sick ass beats. Classic album no song has to be skipped. I used to listen to that shit all the time.

But yeah it sucks where artists sell out, but I guess they gotta get paid. Just like sports. It's still a business. As for the Lakeshow next year should be more exciting. The addition of Jefferson was a really nice move for your team and if they can pick up a legit big man to pair next to Duncan then they will be tough to beat. Of course I'll be rooting against it, cause I'd hate to see Tim get some actual help down there. That's pretty much the only thing between the Lakers and the Finals again.

And yeah the Seahawks made some nice moves I can't wait till it starts. If Hasselbeck can stay healthy I see us going deep in the playoffs. Getting Denver's pick next year was also genius. I've always hated the Broncos so this is even sweeter. That could end up being a very high pick. And the Cardinals will fall to earth again. Seahawks should take the West no problem. :toast

[Purple & Gold]

As long as there are people in different corners of the world breaking, graphing, scratching, and rhyming Hip Hop the artform/culture will never die. The Hip hop INDUSTRY is what it is: a cashcow that goes with the hottest trend. As my man Crooked I once said, "I'll be busting even after have the major labels stop financially backing this rappin'."

Hip-Hop in other countries is like it was 20 years ago here. There's some fat shit out there. They live and breathe it like they used to do here. They doing the whole 4 Pillars of Hip-hop. So it'll come back here, the influence is way too big.

[stretch]

Hip-Hop in other countries is like it was 20 years ago here. There's some fat shit out there. They live and breathe it like they used to do here. They doing the whole 4 Pillars of Hip-hop. So it'll come back here, the influence is way too big.

There is good hip hop still here. Just people here are too stupid to realize what good hip hop is. First, they are more interested in the whole "street", "hood", or "money, hoes and dro" image bullshit. Second, they don't take time to actually listen to some of the things or the hidden messages that the truly good rappers have to say (Lupe, Jay, Talib, Mos Def, etc...)

I still think its hilarious how much Lupe gets overlooked. The man is possibly the best lyracist that music has ever seen. But people are too ignorant to look deeper, but rather see "skateboarding" and the fact that he didn't grow up selling drugs, or in some shitty neighborhood, and suddenly think that he isn't "real", which is the stupidest shit ever. But to each their own opinion.

[monosylab1k]

listen to the cool kids

[slammmyj22]

Good signing if they can pull it off, a starting 5 of Shaq,Lebron, Mo Will, Artest would be pretty tough

[Jace]

If they get Artest, they have to be the big favorites to win next year

[ginobili's bald spot]

Underground rap is the shit these days. Immortal Technique in particular.

:toast

[Spursfan092120]

I think I've officially decided that Ron Ron is insane...he can't spell, and he keeps talking about signing with different teams, and his multi thousand dollar deal...

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)my agent TYRESE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE BEST IF I SIGN WITH DENVER. HE SAID THE NEXT TRANSFORMERS MOVIE WOULD BE FILMED IN MOUNTAINS3 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2440386317) from web

96TruwarierQB (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB)i just signed a multi hundred thousand denver nuggets. im so happy6 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB/status/2440350264) from web

[Spursfan092120]

Lupe, Jay, Talib, Mos Def
:tu +1000000000

[rayray2k8]

Is he still coming??

















lol cavs

[resistanze]

lol, Charlie Villaneuva

lol, Ron Artest

[Thunder Dan]

lol Raptors whole Franchise

lol thinking Richard Jefferson is the key to a championship

[sook]

lol no championship whatsoever in 40years

[Thunder Dan]

lol we got Lebron James and your whole team is in suits by May

[The Franchise]

lol we got Lebron James and your whole team is in suits by May

Lol this entire stupid thread.
Lol 2009 Shaq making you a champion.
Lol Cleveland.

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lol cramps and hype.
:lol