Spurs Want Ron Artest? (Rumor? Need ESPN Insider)

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I just hope he doesn't take too many ill advised shots. His D is always great, and he can def. score, but sometimes he can be a black hole on offense.


Anyways, I doubt this trade will happen anyway, Denver probably has the more attractive pieces.


But I would totally welcome him to SA if this was even a possibility

This trade would hinge on the ideal playing out...

With Artest he adds a lot of depth he'd have to accept his lesser role as an offensive piece with good guidance...if he "gets it" and doesn't need touches to feed his ego we'd definitely be leapfrogging into a better position (although I still think we need one more big man to help Timmy-Oberto)

We Spurs fans like to think of the best possible scenario, it's still a gamble

but what about the worst??? he's been dormant this year, but I think he's certifiably a head-case for life...

Anyway, I'm sure the FO are giving all these considerations with much better feedback at hand than just fan speculation and random articles.

I'm more for an Artest trade than against it, just because the thought of decimating teams with our defense again...we could handle the Mavericks/Lakers/Suns offense on the perimeter...

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

Ron, you better be on your best behavior

[Pablo Escobar]

i saw on outside the lines that denver was going to land him they didnt say anything about san antonio

[stxspurs]

im down with it as long as tiago splitter isnt involved

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

im down with it as long as tiago splitter isnt involved

i concur

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

dont give up on 2010 if you dont have to

[duncan228]

I could warm up to Artest.
I love his defense and that's what wins Championships.
But as has been said by many, the guy is certifiable.

Maybe Pop is the one that can keep him in line.
If Artest can behave I think it could be a good move for us.

(Did I just say that?)

[smahmood26]

Problem is, if Artest is on the floor, that means Bruce can't be. We know Manu, Parker, and Duncan will be. But with all the size in the west (Gasol-Bynum, Stoudemire-Sahq, Scola-Ming, Martin-Camby) Oberto or Horry would have to play. If they can work around that, I'm all for it.

[SequSpur]

I sign off on this deal.

[50 cent]

I'd do this and it works....

Barry
Elson
Manhinmi

for

Artest

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/feature...te=&cash=23:24

[50 cent]

Also, I'm certain Artest could play Gasol very well.

[2pac]

Spurs up by 1. 25 seconds.
Lineup of:
Duncan
Artest
Bowen
Udoka
Ginobili

Could anyone score?
Not even a team of Ditkas.

[Buddy Holly]

Why not:

Barry
Finley
Elson
Horry
Ian
Picks
Cash

for

Artest and B.Miller

[picnroll]

Why not:

Barry
Finley
Elson
Horry
Ian
Picks
Cash

for

Artest and B.Miller

Because Miller is owed $11 million next year and $12 million the year after.

[T Park]

Bring it on.

Rumors though, I must say I put very little into it though.

Barry Elson and whoever else? Sure thing. Wouldn't hurt to have Ron Artest, Bruce Bowen, and Tim Duncan starting all together.

of a defensive tandem that would be.

[Solid D]

"Ron's name has come up in San Antonio" is hardly a strong indicator of a trade.

[ducks]

would they do it just for expiring contacts?

[Mr. Body]

Barry+Elson

a first? yes

Mahinmi? hate to do it, but okay

Splitter? no

[T Park]

Barry+Elson

a first? yes

Mahinmi? hate to do it, but okay

Splitter? no

What he said. +1

[duncan228]

"Ron's name has come up in San Antonio" is hardly a strong indicator of a trade.

That's why I wanted to see the article, to see if it had more than the rumor blog did.

[2pac]

would they do it just for expiring contacts?

The Nuggets deal was Expiring Najera and prospect Klienza.

Why not for more expiring deals (Barry+Elson=8mm off the books) plus a cheap prospect in Ian+a pick?

Maybe a lesser prospect, but better caproom.

[ludda]

I remember reading somewhere (dont take my word for it) that Sac was just waiting for Denver to throw in a pick into their Kleiza package for Artest.

Their package is infinitely better. Sac wants a package around a young player a la Kleiza. But who knows.

[Holt's Cat]

why stop there? Throw in Parker

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

The deal is done once the Nuggets FO gives up Kleiza. Thats the only sticking point.

[Holt's Cat]

Hey, what could go wrong? This is just like NBA Live