Where do you think Ron Artest will go?

I would love to see him go to L.A which would be awesome. But reallisticly I think Isiah will snach him.

If LA, that would be weird... I wouldn't mind seeing him join the Knicks.. with Marbury.. lol

I've actually heard a few reports that he might be going to the Raptors but nothing can be true right now since you got 15 teams chasing Artest.

I think he'll stay w/ Indy... I just can't see him playin anywhere else even though he wants too.

He isnt staying with indiana and indiana dosnt want him, they said if no trade gets put through he will be on the IR for the rest of the season

Donnie Walsh said that Ron Artest has officially played his last game as a Pacer. As far as he is concerned, Ron Artest is gone. They are trying to maximize their options for Ron. The top rumors I have heard are L.A., Golden State, and Denver. I know that Portland is trying at him, too.

I think they obviously get rid of him. If they are going to sit him on the shelf for the rest of the season, it is obviously better to get something for him than nothing at all.

All I know is, I hope he goes somewhere out West, lol.

In the Minneapolis paper this morning it was reported that Minnesota could possibly be interested. Indiana would not do a deal that doesn't involve Wally Szcerbiak, but the tough part is their salaries are significantly different. They would have to send a filler, which means we would have to send some sort of draft pick(s).

The trade is risky, especially considering Szczerbiak has been playing very good offensively lately. I can't remember the last time he didn't score 20 points in a game. But his defense still isn't there and probably never will be. I would much rather take Artest's 19 points per game and shutdown defense. Yes, he has a lot of screws loose in his head, but I think we are at a point where we have to take some chances.

PG- Jaric
SG- Hassell
SF- Artest
PF- Garnett
C- Olowokandi

That is a whole damn lot of defense in one starting lineup, opposing teams would have a very tough time. It will be weird to think that Hassell wouldn't be our number one defender anymore, so now he can take an even easier role on the defensive end, and would back up Artest when he would go out.

It's all speculation, but I like it.

If I were Minny, I would be focused on getting the Center they need, but the Artest-KG duo could do some damage on the defensive and offensive threat. Inside and Outside defenders playing together. Itt could work actually, but not sure if Artest would even like to play with Da Big Ticket.

If he can play with Jermaine O'Neal (yes, they did have a few problems) he can play with Garnett. He [Garnett] is very adaptable to new things. I don't think Artest would have a problem with playing with one of the best in the world.

Well found this on another forum, and the dude said he heard it on the Indiana Radio.

Indiana Trade Breakdown

Outgoing
Anthony Johnson
6-3 PG from Charleston
5.2 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 3.0 apg in 19.5 minutes
Scot Pollard
6-11 C from Kansas
2.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.0 apg in 12.8 minutes
Ron Artest
6-7 SF from St. John's
19.4 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 2.2 apg in 37.8 minutes

Incoming
Devean George
6-8 SF from Augsburg-MN
5.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.0 apg in 20.6 minutes
Lamar Odom
6-10 SF from Rhode Island
15.0 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 5.2 apg in 38.9 minutes
Change in team outlook: -6.9 ppg, +3.2 rpg, and +1.0 apg.

L.A. Lakers Trade Breakdown

Outgoing
Stanislav Medvedenko
6-10 PF from Ukraine (Foreign)
1.0 ppg, 0.0 rpg, 0.5 apg in 3.5 minutes
Devean George
6-8 SF from Augsburg-MN
5.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.0 apg in 20.6 minutes
Lamar Odom
6-10 SF from Rhode Island
15.0 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 5.2 apg in 38.9 minutes

Incoming
Ron Artest
6-7 SF from St. John's
19.4 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 2.2 apg in 37.8 minutes
Jalen Rose
6-8 SG from Michigan
9.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.3 apg in 25.1 minutes
Change in team outlook: +7.3 ppg, -5.0 rpg, and -2.2 apg.

Toronto Trade Breakdown

Outgoing
Jalen Rose
6-8 SG from Michigan
9.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.3 apg in 25.1 minutes

Incoming
Anthony Johnson
6-3 PG from Charleston
5.2 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 3.0 apg in 19.5 minutes
Scot Pollard
6-11 C from Kansas
2.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.0 apg in 12.8 minutes
Stanislav Medvedenko
6-10 PF from Ukraine (Foreign)
1.0 ppg, 0.0 rpg, 0.5 apg in 3.5 minutes
Change in team outlook: -0.4 ppg, +1.8 rpg, and +1.2 apg.

supposably its on the table... what do you guys think?




I personally think Lakers are getting the better end here.
Kobe- Artest- Rose- Kwame- Smush and everyone else.
WCF Anyone? lol.

Wat about this
3way deal

Indi-Spurs-Celtics

Indi gets
Ginobili
Mohammed
Banks

Spurs get
Pierce
Pacers pick

Celtics get
Artest
Sarunas Javic.....
Horry


Pierce fits in well with spurs and artest will toughen up the celts.Larry bird gets his white star and a solid center along with an energetic pg

Wow, I dont think SA want to trade Ginobli. He loves San Antonio and San Antonio loves him. I dont think it will happen.

According to Mark Stein the top 3 teams chasing Artset are...

1. Minnesota- they are trying to keep KG happy expect to see Eddie Griffin and Rashad Mccants or something in the deal.
2. Denver- They want Artest more than anyone but they need a 3 team trade for it to work.
3. Los Angeles Lakers they have been chasing Artest since Phil came back but they also need a 3 team trade for it to work.

thmbup.

Well on OTR, they said the Lakers have a close chance. thmbdw.