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I certainly hope he does not end up in Denver.
I'm very interested in seeing what Artest could do in a Spurs uniform.
We won't be able to do much if Nuggets are offering Kleiza
I certainly hope he does not end up in Denver.
Im looking forward to the possibility of an Ai/Artest/Melo/Kmart/Camby starting 5
Worst case scenario is it blows up and Artest walks at the end of the season. Losing LK would suck but the payoff may be worth it
Are all of those guys going to play 48 minutes?Im looking forward to the possibility of an Ai/Artest/Melo/Kmart/Camby starting 5
Worst case scenario is it blows up and Artest walks at the end of the season. Losing LK would suck but the payoff may be worth it
Denver is too combustible a team for Artest to work well. His tendency to bust plays won't be capped and there's no strong personality to keep him in check - the coach is permissive, and AI is a great player but doesn't keep guys in line. Giving up a decent prospect like Kleiza for only the next few months isn't a great idea, either.
Knowing the Nuggets, they would try to sign him to a long-term deal and then attempt to trade K-Mart or Nene for some expiring deals....
Bottom Line: With the Nuggets, I don't think he'd be a rental. They'd sign him to a long-term deal and then have buyer's remorse halfway through the next season.
I have some hope Spurs won't have to deal Splitter if the deal happens.
First, Kings still have 2 young bigs with Shelden Williams and Spencer Hawes.
Second, Splitter still has a contract and a buyout in Europe. Splitter will lose a lot of money if he decides to come in NBA instead of staying in Spain. He is ready to make that sacrifice for Spurs but it's not sure that he will be ready to make it for Kings. If Kings gets Splitter rights, there is a chance that they never get Splitter. A first round pick is a more sure thing for them.
I'd rather see the Spurs move their pick from '09.
I'd give them Mahinmi as a tie-breaker w/ the Nuggets offer.
Everyone here thinks I love ballas, but I think Artest would be too much on the Nuggets, because those players aren't exactly model citizens.Im looking forward to the possibility of an Ai/Artest/Melo/Kmart/Camby starting 5
Worst case scenario is it blows up and Artest walks at the end of the season. Losing LK would suck but the payoff may be worth it
You can see Artest getting into trouble with those guys, but not so much with the classy, disciplined Spurs.
I have a gut feeling, that the Spurs only get Artest if they include Splitter...
Think y'all are forgetting something..Karl is very high on their draft pick Axel Hervelle who plays for Real Madrid. Why would he want Splitter? Maybe an upgrade but like i said they really like the Belgian.
You could be right. I just think that Splitter is an asset teams might be interested in. He is a great talent. That, along with picks and expiring contracts could be intriguing for teams.
Barry/ Elson+ Splitter+ pick really fits the formula of capspace and talent.
That said, I hope the Spurs keep Splitter. I could very very well live with them trading Mahinmi.
Fvck it... the Spurs are built to win now.
Right, so don't throw away your young talent.
You are willing to trade the same pick for ol' @ss Thomas.
Be consistent.
For a need, sure. For a fetish, no.
That was good.
Man, let me posit this...
If the Spurs try for Thomas and can't make it work and then "settle" for trading for Artest, would you still be terribly upset?
That was good.
Man, let me posit this...
If the Spurs try for Thomas and can't make it work and then "settle" for trading for Artest, would you still be terribly upset?
Why would I be "upset"? It is what it is. Basketball.
Let me push it...
Would you be happy with the deal or wish it was not done?
Again, presuming they exhausted all other options.
Spurs/Kings nearing deal?
The latest from Sac Bee's Sam Amick:
12:22 p.m.
The Spurs may be nearing a deal for Artest, although it's also believed Denver may finally be willing to give up Linas Kleiza. Of course, my flight from Portland to Sacramento is at this very moment, so we'll see where things stand when I land.
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/
Holy crap.
This trade talk is for real, I guess. This is now the fourth or fifth place that I've heard an Artest trade is nearing reality.
Amazing.
Holy . It might happen.
I'll believe it when I see it.
Don't the Spurs get close to a major trade every year?
What's funny is the entry before claiming that Artest demolished the Spurs in the playoffs two years ago.
I'm pretty sure that was Bonzi Wells, unless he's recalling the virtually-crippling hit that Artest put on Parker in Game 6 that seemed to bother Parker throughout the next series.
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