gube79 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade Ron Artest to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Peja Stojakovic pending league approval, ESPN's Jim Gray has confirmed Tuesday. The deal closes a chapter in the Pacers' latest drama involving the volatile star forward. Kings owners Gavin and Joe Maloof on ESPNEWS would not comment directly on ESPN's report that the Kings pending league approval will trade Peja Stojakovic to the Pacers for Ron Artest. Artest was a key component to a team that was expected to challenge for the Eastern Conference crown. He led the league in steals and was the Pacers' second-leading scorer at 19.4 points a game before being deactivated after publicly requesting a trade in early December. In five years with the Pacers, Artest was an All-Star once and was the NBA's defensive player of the year in 2003-04. Pacers GM Larry Bird said the Pacers had been interested in Corey Maggette of the Los Angeles Clippers, but there was "no question" that Maggette's sprained left foot affected the process. Maggette averaged 21.7 points in 13 games before getting injured in early December. The Pacers have lost four of their last five games, including Monday to the Atlanta Hawks, who have the NBA's worst record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Chaos47 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Wow. Both talented. Both considered malcontents at different times. The face of the Kings from a few years ago is totally gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peele Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 That seems like a real good deal for the Pacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I think the deal favors the Kings. Peja lacks heart - something Artest does have. It will definitely be a one sided deal if Artest behaves himself in Sacramento. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Chaos47 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 When he is behaving, Artest is one of the best in the game, arguable THE best defender. However, that is one collossal "if." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Peja can dominate at times. I think it'll be cool to see how each functions in the new conferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeypeet Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I think the deal favors the Kings.Peja lacks heart - something Artest does have. It will definitely be a one sided deal if Artest behaves himself in Sacramento. Likewise, it will be a total one sided deal if Artest doesn't behave himself in Sacramento. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Well considering that Peja is now a shell of himself (and has been for the last 2 years) - Artest misbehaving might just make the deal even. There has to be more to this deal though - I am sure the Kings gave up picks and/or players as well as Peja for Artest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeypeet Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Well considering that Peja is now a shell of himself (and has been for the last 2 years) - Artest misbehaving might just make the deal even.There has to be more to this deal though - I am sure the Kings gave up picks and/or players as well as Peja for Artest. I wouldn't be so sure. The Pacers had no leverage in this deal. In fact it seemed they were having trouble getting an offer for a player of Artests' caliber in exchange. Specifically, the Pacers were talking to the Clippers and Warriors for guys like Corey Maggette, Troy Murphy, and Mike Dunleavy. Not exactly world beaters there. And I don't disagree about Peja. He is a shell of himself. However, if Artest acts up Sacramento will be left holding an empty bag whereas Indiana will still have something...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sir Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 ESPN is reporting that Artest won't play for the Kings. He says he refuses to play for them, the deal may not happen and if it does, the Kings will have to trade him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonef1de Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 ESPN is reporting that Artest won't play for the Kings. He says he refuses to play for them, the deal may not happen and if it does, the Kings will have to trade him. Rick Carlile of the Pacers just came on Sportscenter and said "No Trade" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 ESPN is reporting that Artest won't play for the Kings. He says he refuses to play for them, the deal may not happen and if it does, the Kings will have to trade him. Who can blame him? I've BEEN to Sacramento :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Chaos47 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Who can blame him? I've BEEN to Sacramento :laugh: But have you BEEN to Indianapolis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demicidal Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Naw, that trade fell through. Artest dosen't want to be a 'King' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadets08 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I like his hair-do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Artest needs to stop bein a prick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdowwe Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Its been called off http://www.cnn.com/si/2006/writers/marty_burns/01/24/artest/index.html?cnn=yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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