I really could see an Artest to Dallas scenario. The Pacers probably would demand Josh Howard+1st rounder and maybe even Daneils. But I could see Dallas being interested in Artest for the "toughness" factor. It's something that always sets them back.
He can go wherever he likes as long as he doesn't come to Houston -- which, thankfully, is very unlikely. He might be a good player, but he'll keep his team down. I don't think a team should want to invest such an important role to such an unreliable player.
Artest: Trade Me To Knicks http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/story/373970p-317919c.html Let's see. the Knicks need a small forward ... Ron Artest is a small forward ... and Artest just said he wants to be traded. And that he wants to come home to New York. Does Isiah Thomas still have Larry Bird's phone number? Artest, the temperamental but talented Pacers star, made news Saturday by publicly suggesting a trade. The Pacers have stood by him since the infamous brawl at Detroit last year, but the former St.John's star said it would be best for both him and the team if he were dealt. "I think I cause a lot of problems here," he told the Indianapolis Star. "If the trade rumors, if there's any truth - maybe it won't be a bad thing. They probably could win more games without me." Needless to say, the 6-13 Knicks could win more with him. So is there a match to be made here? According to a Pacers source, the team fully expects Thomas to make a run at Artest. Whether the Knicks president can make a deal is another matter. Quentin Richardson's salary roughly matches Artest's $6.5 million, but Indiana would surely prefer Sacramento's Peja Stojakovic, whose name has come up in Artest rumors. Cleveland and Miami are other possibilities; Artest said he "wouldn't mind" coming off of the bench behind LeBron James. There has been trade talk regarding Artest ever since the brawl. Last season, a source close to Thomas said he was exploring the idea of acquiring Artest after the league suspended him. Baggage notwithstanding, Artest-to-New York is obviously an intriguing scenario for both sides. The Knicks are looking for a true small forward. It's the one position - probably more than point guard - that they would most like to upgrade. Artest would not come without issues. Besides his penchant for losing his cool, Artest openly acknowledged that he wants to go someplace where he can score more. The former Defensive Player of the Year is averaging 19.4 points this season (he has missed the last two games with a wrist injury). One also wonders whether playing at home would bring additional distractions for Artest. In the 1999 draft, the Knicks passed on the Queensbridge product, instead taking noted bust Frederic Weis. "If it was a perfect world, I'd be going to New York," said Artest, whom Thomas coached with the Pacers. He also said that if he gets dealt to the West Coast, he would come to New York after his contract expires, which is two years after this season.
Yeah, all we can offer is a combination of Wesley, Moochie, Howard, DA, Deke. Take it or leave. Yeah, right, Yao for Artest.
Yeah, agree. People just focus on the talent side while forget about the baggages come with it. IMO, Artest and TO are the two most talented pro atheletes that can screw up your team. Didnt Artest say he wanted to retire in 2 to 3 years and go to outbacks with unlimited pot.
If they trade him it would be to the West. And why on earth would they trade him for Quentin Richardson? That's just silly.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2256741 Updated: Dec. 12, 2005, 2:24 PM ET Pacers to try to trade Artest Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS -- Ron Artest wants to be traded, and Indiana Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh said Monday he'll try to do that. Artest said in interviews with various media over the weekend that he wants to be traded, that his past haunts him in Indianapolis and that the team would be better off without him. Walsh said he didn't like Artest speaking to the media first, but would try to trade him. Walsh said Artest's desire to move on wasn't the only factor in the team's decision. "This is kind of the last straw of a lot of issues, and it's at the point where we should look for a trade," Walsh said. He said Artest remains on the roster but is inactive with pay for the rest of the week. Artest missed 73 games and all the playoffs last season after his suspension by the NBA for triggering the brawl with fans in Detroit. Artest, who leads the league in steals and is the Pacers' second-leading scorer at 19.4 points a game, has missed the past two games with a sore right wrist. He was not available for comment at Monday's practice. Indiana is 12-7 and has the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. "We have a good roster with good players on the roster," Walsh said. "I think they'll appreciate not having this in the middle of their season." Looks like it's gonna happen for Artest and the Pacers.
The fact that Artest would say something like this to the media in the middle of a winning season just tells you what kind of moron he is. He has no regard to anything outside of himself. I wouldn't want him on my team.
Seconded. He is a knucklehead just like TO. A team will surely pick him up, thinking they can change him, but theyll learn, just like the Eagles did with TO, that eventually hell turn into a jack ass and hurt the team.
Rasheed Wallace was considered crazy while in portland too. I am sure Pistons regret giving up garbage to get him, especially since they have won a championship. What a setback!
