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You just have wishful thinking is all.
I have no update as yet on the one-sided Lakers-Kings talks reported on Thursday, but keep an eye on Ronny Turiaf's situation while the waiting game continues.
The Lakers forward has accepted a four-year, $17 million offer sheet from Golden State and the Lakers have seven days to match it. It seems inconceivable that they will and it's to the Kings' advantage if they don't.
If they are to convince the Lakers to take back forward Kenny Thomas in a deal in which Artest would be LA-bound and Lamar Odom would come to Sacramento, they need Turiaf to head for the Bay Area. The Lakers are already near the luxury tax and not looking to go any further, and they may buy into the logic that Thomas - who turns 31 on July 25 - could provide quality defensive-minded minutes off the bench just like Turiaf did.
With the chance to get out of Sacramento and his invisible existence, Thomas may even do a few dances courtside like the jovial Turiaf has been known for. Thomas is owed approximately $18 over the next two seasons, so the lump sum is about equal with Turiaf's offer sheet (albeit in two less seasons). It's the price of doing business if they want to acquire the underpaid Artest ($7.4 million).
Meanwhile, the many who can't envision a Lakers-Kings blockbuster trade of any kind have a valid point. It would go against the NBA grain, but it should be said that any and all theories that the Maloofs simply wouldn't let it happen couldn't be further from the truth. They will pull the trigger if they get what they want.
If not, they'll hope to make something happen with someone else. Among the teams I've been told to keep a serious eye on in the Artest sweepstakes: Dallas, Miami, Phoenix, San Antonio and maybe even Charlotte. I often wonder about Toronto as well, but have yet to hear anything substantial on that front.
* As a quick sidenote, Artest continues to routinely go on the air with KHTK's Carmichael Dave.
The latest from the Ron-Ron show: he's decided to change his name. OK, so technically he wants to go by his middle name of William. The thinking? Since Ron Artest is back to getting so much negative media coverage, maybe going by Bill - as he requested to be called - could give him a fresh start. Never a dull moment... - Sam Amick
You just have wishful thinking is all.
Dear Ron/Bill:
WTF?
Sincerely,
Herschel/Joey/Steve
Wooptie doo! what are we going to trade for him!? We have a .02% chance now at landing him...
maybe sacramento wants bonner, udoka, vaughn, + a 2nd........but then again, when reality comes back to me......i laugh at this outrageously pompous notion.
I just don't see what the Spurs could offer to interest Sacramento-- especially if the Lakers are offering Odom, which would conveniently let the Kings unload the salary of Kenny Thomas too. The Spurs' trade pieces-- Oberto, Bonner, Udoka-- won't get it done, and it would be very un-spur-like to trade future picks or future hopes like Mahinmi for a guy as volatile as Artest.
Odom's contract ends next year, and they have Bynum's MAX deal to fund, something that Kenny Thomas' stinker of a deal will impact. That being said, I hope the Spurs are nowhere near talking about this psycho.
According to HoopsWorld, Artest has been traded to or signed by the Spurs about 257 times in his career.
can anyone see a bonner,oberto for artest scenario? I ain't as up on salary cap rules as others on here. but i tried the real gm trade checker and it worked out. Throw in some picks and the TE?
Maybe we could get Sacto to massage our crackholes at the sametime.
gawd that would be awesome.
The trade i mean, the trade!
Ah. another trade proposition where the Spurs land an all-star type player by dangling Matt Bonner.
If the Spurs just clone Bonner 10 times, they'll be able to trade for the top four or five players in the league.
Do it RC!
Contracts, danielson
but i dont see him on our roster..
lil bit, lil bit
sorry can't/won't believe it....been burned too many times this offseason...
I'll believe it when I see it.
Why make a thread about this? We are not in the Artest sweepstakes or any other sweepstakes for that matter. Quit chasing pipe dreams and look at the reality. We MIGHT sign one more role player but for the most part this season is about developing our young players and hoping they can provide enough lift to get us one or two more rings before the TD/TP/Manu Era ends.
Nuff said. Next!
The Spurs biggest priority now is getting Kurt Thomas inked to a contract. Damn Artest.
so now ron is gonna play the PF position or C position....cos i dont see anymore room for another shrimp on our squad.....
Even if boy III came to us via Finley conditions---why would we want him and how would he fit into any rotation?
We can use Artest to fight Kobe in the playoffs if worse comes to worse
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