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That was with Parker out. Did he continue to start?
hoopsworld:
The Denver Nuggets remain engaged in trade negotiations with the Sacramento Kings. As of Wednesday morning, the Nuggets had been reluctant to part with Linas Kleiza. However, according to a league source, the Nuggets are now "strongly considering" giving up Kleiza in a deal for Artest.
The source indicated that the San Antonio Spurs have now entered the bidding offering a package of Francisco Elson, Brent Barry and multiple draft picks. The Spurs late interest may have encouraged Denver to consider upping the ante in their pursuit of Artest.
Despite Denver's ongoing interest in Artest, Memphis' Mike Miller has been Denver's number one target from the start. However, one source stated that Miller has "been pulled off the table." The Nuggets made an effort to get him, but it appears they are going to come up short in their pursuit.
If Miller is indeed off the table as league sources have indicated, Artest is the last big name in play for the Nuggets. The argument being made by members of Denver's front office is that Artest is a great player, and if the Nuggets can get a great player by giving up complementary pieces, it's a move they have to get done if they can. It's not that people in Denver don't think highly of Kleiza, but at the end of the day he's currently a backup small forward. The thinking is that if Denver has to give up a couple of reserves and a draft pick to get a player of Artest's caliber, it's a deal they have to get done if they can.
As of this moment, no deal is imminent. And in addition to the Spurs, the Houston Rockets are also believed to be looking into the possibility of acquiring Artest. However, the Nuggets appear to be putting on one last full-court press in an effort to win the Artest sweepstakes.
Stay tuned to HOOPSWORLD for the latest.
That was with Parker out. Did he continue to start?
Yeah, but the Nuggets are being stubborn about Linas.
That's crazy right there both Ron and Manu coming of the bench, that would be one of the best bench in history
If Manu goes to the bench then Finley starts at the 2, per usual. Artest will be the guy to pick up the slack in the swingman rotation with Barry gone and the small ball 4.
No way Udoka's minutes are squeezed. He's already playing over Bowen at the end of the game as it is. Bowen is cleary the odd ducky.
Who started at the point last night?
I know, I'm just saying it would appear the ball is in Denver's court. If they decide to part with Kleiza, I don't think the Spurs can beat that offer.
artest is going to denver.......if klezia is the only thing holding back artest...they would be stupid if they dont get him
If the Spurs do this then they are going to minimize the potential damage that Artest could do if he has a meltdown. So he comes off the bench.
Jacque Vaughn.
the name is splitter
Bonzi for Artest!
On a more serious note, it would suck if the Rockets used Scola to nab Artest.
I'd see us starting Artest against Dallas... Artest on Dirk would be deadly.
I foresee endless future posts about Pop's stubborn refusal to start Artest if this trade goes down.
It's a done deal we got Artest. I have no proof. Just pulled the magic cards!!!
artest will just give us different line up options in the playoffs...sometimes have manu off bench...and small ball put artest at 4 etc.
Source: Artest Will Stay with Kings
Posted: 2/20/2008 11:35:00 AM
Source: Denver Post
Sacramento's Ron Artest is a possibility for Denver. But a source close to Artest said Denver has yet to contact Artest's management. And the source said his gut says Artest will remain with the Kings, notably because Artest can option out of his contract at season's end.
That said, Denver does have lucrative pieces for Sacramento, notably the budding youngster Linas Kleiza, an expiring contract in Eduardo Najera's and a 2008 first-round draft pick.
If Artest comes, I don't think he'd start at first because the Spurs don't hand newcomers starting spots (don't point out Damon, Tony was hurt).
But if the Spurs want to go small against teams, they can just start him at PF. The Spurs bigs suck anyway.
Eventually, Manu/Bowen could start with Fin/Artest off the bench. Or they can move Manu back to the bench in favor of Artest.
I am still not sold that the deal will get done, because I think Denver will eventually give up Kleiza. Unfortunately for the Spurs, a broken down Barry and bad player in Elson might not be enough to get the deal done. Maybe they'd throw in Mahinmi or Splitter, who knows.
Sacto would be counting on a sign and trade possibility then. But if they can't find a deal now...
Yeah. Stephen Jackson eventually started.
Talent wins out.
Then he left. That shows the inefficacy of acquiring young talent through free agency.
Yeah he sat on the bench for an entire year though. Artest (likely) won't be here next year.
I just don't want him to come over here and up the chemistry.
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