Ron-Ron's Agent Openly Discusses Denver

Another reminder (as if you needed one) the trade deadline's down the hall and around the corner: Ron Artest's agent is talking to Denver TV stations about the possibility of a trade to the Nuggets.

I believe that Denver does want Ron. The desire to make a trade is there; my question is, what would make Sacramento do it? It's obvious that Denver needs a piece; the question is who is the piece and how are they are going to get it? They already got Melo, and they already got A.I. They are not giving up Melo. They are not giving up A.I. So who would you trade for to get Ron?

The rumor that had been circulating was Artest for Linas Kleiza, Eduardo Najera's expiring contract, and perhaps a draft pick. To we Kings fans, that sounded fine a week ago (when Ron seemed like he was on the verge of sticking his fist through Reggie Theus' dome).

But then ESPN's Ric Bucher decided to give a touch of credence to milling Golden State rumors. The name 'Brandan Wright' was bandied about. I love Linas, but... Ron's agent might be right. The offers aren't going to get worse over the next two weeks, not with the Western Conference arms race in full swing.

But damn, Artest between Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson, with Marcus Camby in the middle? That's a ref's wet dream.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

2-09-2008 @ 11:10AM

frank said...

Go to the knicks get a juice contract and then retire.

2-09-2008 @ 4:14PM

Argden said...

Denver would be stupid to trade Kleiza. He has too many upsides, he's young, atheletic, can play the 2,3 or 4 and has a cheap contract. He can shoot the 3, has an inside game and is getting better fast. He's also not a nut, community problem or team cancer. I gathered from the article that Artest would be projected to start at the 4 and to spell Anthony sometimes at the 3. So who's going to tell Martin and Nene this? Martin has a huge (and long) contract, and in the suddenly larger West Artest is a bit small for a 4. He's just not a good fit for Denver, and Kleiza is far too high a price to pay for him, JMO as always.

2-11-2008 @ 3:16PM

g said...

there are only three words why NO ONE should ever trade to get Artest Major Head Case' It didn't take long for this "dream job" to sour with the Kings and Artest still thinks that his skills supercede the damage that happens to a team when his personality comes to play with him. Besides, his skills are covered by many people already so who needs him and this closet full of Sybilness

2-11-2008 @ 10:11PM

m trivisonno said...

Artest to the lAKERS

2-11-2008 @ 10:12PM

2-11-2008 @ 9:59PM

come to the lakers amd I'm Ron will get the recond deal?

2-11-2008 @ 10:13PM

Ron Artest would be the perfect fit for the triangle offense,Phil wants him,Kobe wants him,Mitch lets get it done! Rodmanvc and Truoff or the snow skier and the 2009 first rounder.