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The only downside to that would be Artest's questionable at ude and character, but you think he could behave himself for 3 months. Hope that doesn't happen.
http://boards.ign.com/basketball/b5109/158641447/p1/?34
According to Gambo, a Phoenix sports radio host, the guy who first locally reported the Shaq trade, the Suns are making a move for Artest. I know very little about the financial workings of the NBA, so I don't even know if it's possible. One guy said this:
Is Artest worth the headache? Also, maybe you guys can tell me if it's even financially possible for the Suns to do. What would Sacramento want in return?Gambo (the same guy who reported that shaq was traded first) said:
- Ron Artest wants out
- Steve Kerr thinks that what they lost with Marion would all be back with the acquistion of Artest
- The Suns only have 12 players and need 1 more
- They have a 8 Million Dollar trade exemption to use before the end of the year and that the Kings are shopping him around to get rid of his contact (edit)
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The only downside to that would be Artest's questionable at ude and character, but you think he could behave himself for 3 months. Hope that doesn't happen.
It's very unlikely at this point, I'd think, but it's sure fun to think about...
Nash
Bell
Artest
Amare
Shaq
Hill
Barbosa
Diaw
DJ Strawberry
Skinner
artest is getting 7.8 mil this year and 8.4 next year, then he's a FA.
key question
Makes about as much sense as Shaq to Phoenix. So it could happen.
Artest has an opt out after this season and has made intimations that he will opt out, at which point he will be a FA this summer.
Absolutely. We probably ought to be expecting it, now.
I actually like this trade a lot. There are of course concerns, but perhaps along with Shaq will come a more deliberate style of offense. Push when there, but when it isn't run some actual plays. Artest can play SG to PF for the Suns and would allow them to run their 7 seconds or less offense when Shaq isn't on the floor.
Plus, with no longterm commitment, I think this is a move Sarver could actually stomach. Bring him in this and maybe next year for less than half of what you were paying Marion each year.
I wouldn't want to trade the Atl 1st for him, so I don't know how this would work, but if it could happen without giving up that pick, then I'd welcome it.
Lord knows they are trying to get tougher. Along the way they may get a little psycho, but it's nice to see Sarver doing something for once. Even if I have reservations about the moves, he's taking on salary rather than dumping it, attempting to fill needs and, with another potential move like this or Miller, adding invaluable depth.
no way
Is the Suns goal to win a championship or to have the lowest IQ in the NBA?
Damn if Ron can stay normal with the Suns for the rest of the year, holy that will be a solid team. Make Hill come off the bench as a 6th man role. I'd still try to trade Diaw but I am not sure if that is possible.
Yeah, I don't know what it would take to get him, but I might welcome it. Still need a swingman who can guard guys from Parker to Dirk and Ron-Ron fills that role.
He also fills the mopey role relinquished by Marion.
Good luck with that man
If I'm the Suns I make it happen. Nash is not getting younger.
This would be a great deal for the Suns, and would make them much tougher in the paint.
I only hope that Artest would hold on to the ball too long and take the decision making out of Nash's hand, thus choking their offense.
Is Gambo legit beyond his being the first local to report ShaqSuns?
Do Suns have expiring(s) to give back plus that high pick via ATL.
Yes Suns should do this in a heartbeat.
Spurs need to jump in and block.
Barry etc for Artest NOW!
First off, the whole Shaq rumor started on Jan. 30th, i believe, from a poster on hoopshype or realgm. To me that's when it all started and unless that caller is that poster - which I highly, highly doubt - he's just trying to take credit.
I'd take Artest if he could STFU and Shaq may be able to keep him quiet, but again, high risk, high reward scenario.
Another option could be Nocioni. Final year of his contract and there wouldn't be the long term commitment with someone like Miller.
If this happens I will punch a hole in the wall.
This is bull with all these teams getting stars all of a sudden. that.
The Shaq move alone doesn't make the Suns any better (I actually think it makes them worse), but adding Artest without losing anyone from the current roster would seriously bolster that team. Artest is the missing piece, the perimeter defender and tough nosed rebounder who can make that team very solid. There still would be all sorts of chemistry issues and I don't know if they could rev up to a high enough level to win a le with less than half the season to play together, but on paper that looks like a very tough lineup.
Hey! Get yo ass back in the Quattro!
BTW, that was a good one......every once in a while you come up with a good one.
Every once in a while.
The Suns core is an extremely experienced group. You add Artest + Shaq and you have one dangerous team. I don't even think chemistry issues would matter.
The only way I see this trade happening is if the Kings do this out of spite against the Lakers. So yes there is a very good possibility this happens.
Hi Jeff,
That's your best take yet.
Do it Phoenix. Get that crazy fool on your team for the next two years. Take yourself even farther out of the le race and back to a laughing stock.
Obviously Kerr didn't pay much attention to Pop and RC during his time in SA.
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