Ron Artest IS opting out of his contract

[DPG21920]

Peter Vecsey says so...

http://www.nypost.com/seven/06242008/sports/its_draft_y_in_here__116871.htm?page=2

[bigdog]

if Vecsey is reporting it then it's probably not true, but I guess wait and find out.

Peter is usually full of sh**

[DPG21920]

Even if it is true, I think he will be a Laker. That would be terrible, especially if he is willing to just take the MLE.
Bynum
Gasol
Odom
Artest
Kobe

[DPG21920]

When is the opt out deadline? Is it June 30th?

[bigdog]

if he's getting the MLE from the Lakers then they won't resign Vujacic.

They will resign Vujacic.

[tlongII]

If Vecsey said it it can't be true.

[T Park]

Then Artest is staying in Sacramento then :lol

[MoSpur]

The Spurs should make a run at him and I bet they will if this rumor is true.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Derrick Coleman needs a new appendix!

[bigdog]

Of course, there's no doubt they would make a run at him if it's true, but since it's likely not true, we can forget about it.

Artest said he wouldn't opt out to take an MLE deal, so if he thinks someone can offer hum a max deal, he's wrong, so the Spurs should take advantage IFFFFF it's true.

[MoSpur]

I read somewhere that just yesterday that Artest said something like not in 3 million years would he opt out and take less money to go to a contender.

[Kindergarten Cop]

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/artest-wont-take-paycut-for-chance-at-nba-title-18462

Artest Won’t Take Paycut For Chance at NBA Title
When it comes to getting a shot at an NBA championship, Ron Artest is willing to wait if the money ain’t right.


“It looks like I’m gonna be a King next year. I haven’t seen anything change as of yet. Looks like I’m gonna be a Sacramento King. The Sacramento Kings are a good organization.”


“We’re not gonna opt out the contract right now, ’cause it just doesn’t make much sense. The whole market’s kind of messed up right now. You know, it’s not bad, the Kings still treat me good … i’m not gonna complain too much, things are going pretty good.”

Ireland: “Would you be willing to take less money to go to a contender?”

Artest: “Oh, never. Not in a million years. Actually, not in 10 million years.”

Ireland: “Really?”

Artest: “Make that more like 3 million years.”

[1Parker1]

Aw man, if he ends up going to the Lakers you can go ahead and pencil them in for the Finals next season. :pctoss

[DPG21920]

well only time will tell........

[SenorSpur]

This guy is such a flake, his story seems to change week-to-week, day-to-day. I don't kow if he'd be an asset or a liability here.

[Kindergarten Cop]

This guy is such a flake, his story seems to change week-to-week, day-to-day. I don't kow if he'd be an asset or a liability here.


You may be right about him being a flake, but I have yet to read a quote from him saying that he is changing his mind - only a bunch of speculation from pundits. Vecsey appears to be talking out of his ass on this one.

[T Park]

Aw man, if he ends up going to the Lakers you can go ahead and pencil them in for the Finals next season. :pctoss

Yeah cause hes such a stabilizing influence.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Yeah cause hes such a stabilizing influence.

Well he and Kobe could bond immediately swapping stories about court appearances and constantly changing what you tell the media.

[Tully365]

Ron Artest raises the anxiety level of every GM in the league. People are terrified at the idea of having to manage him on their team, but also equally terrified at the idea of the competition landing him & having to play against him. Cormac McCarthy should write a novel about this guy...

[xtremesteven33]

its funny, the only guy who would lie more than vescey is artest.

i believe vescey in this case.

Artest will be a Free Agent, next year.

Lakers,Mavericks and Spurs.....start your Engines....

[T Park]

Well he and Kobe could bond immediately swapping stories about court appearances and constantly changing what you tell the media.

Him and Phil could swap "medicinal" suggestions as well.

[jack sommerset]

Don't rule out the Pistons. They want changes and the brawl was a joke so that won't play into it. They would not have to trade anyone.

[Fabbs]

Peter Vecsey says so...

http://www.nypost.com/seven/06242008/sports/its_draft_y_in_here__116871.htm?page=2
Do not post things like this in the subject line.
Asshole. :lol

[DPG21920]

whats wrong with that

[JamStone]

Seeing how he wants to get butt sexed by Kobe, if he does opt out, I think the Lakers are the best bet where he'll land.

[m33p0]

our daily dose of the ron artest-drama continues.

[Pucho!!!]

Even if it is true, I think he will be a Laker. That would be terrible, especially if he is willing to just take the MLE.
Bynum
Gasol
Odom
Artest
Kobe

1 the lakers r gonna prolly try and keep the same team they had this year, 2 artest stated he would not take an MLE and 3 the lakers cant afford him and SAC dont want odom. What, odom for artest? what a downgrade! Trading an underpaid, tough, versatile SF for a soft, crappy SF, only benefits the Lakers.

[rj215]

Seeing how he wants to get butt sexed by Kobe....

I didn't know Artest was a blonde from Colorado :p:

[SKINNYPIMP210]

I didn't know Artest was a blonde from Colorado :p:

HAHA! That was good!

[my2sons]

In a rebuttle article, Peter Vescey announces that Ron Artest is definitely Not opting out of his contract, that way he can come out on NBA TV and say I told you so...details to follow

[AC#21_TD ERA]

Get the Ron Ron to San Antonio. Whats R.C Internationlford waiting for. Get on the phone and try to talk him in 2 coming to San Antonio. R.C better pick up his game. He is shitting me.

[Spurtacus]

I'm optimistic. I think he will opt out and join a contender.

[angelbelow]

+1 to all who said Vecsey is usually full of shit.

[mojorizen7]

My $$$ is on Ron Ron winding up in S.A.
The Lakers are prob gonna bank on Bynum & Ariza providing them with enough to get them over the top.

[Marcus Bryant]

Ron would eat Farmar.

[Kindergarten Cop]

Ron would eat Farmar.

On wheat bread with mayo?