Taking Advantage of Artest-Odom Trade
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:12 pm
There is an article suggesting that Ron Artest might be traded to LA for Odom. However, Sacremento also wants to unload Kenny Thomas and LA doesn't want him. It makes sense for us to jump into the mix to offload Tinsely.
Here is my proposed trade:
PACERS Incoming Players
Kenny Thomas
6-7 PF from New Mexico
Outgoing Players
Stephen Graham
6-6 SG from Oklahoma State
Jamaal Tinsley
6-1 PG from Iowa State
L.A. Lakers Trade Breakdown
Incoming Players
Stephen Graham
6-6 SG from Oklahoma State
Jamaal Tinsley
6-1 PG from Iowa State
Ron Artest
6-7 SF from St. John's
Outgoing Players
Lamar Odom
6-10 SF from Rhode Island
Sacramento Trade Breakdown
Lamar Odom
6-10 SF from Rhode Island
Outgoing Players
Ron Artest
6-7 SF from St. John's
Kenny Thomas
6-7 PF from New Mexico
Here is the relevant part of the the article from the Sacremento Bee:
"With a payroll of approximately $70 million that is nearing the league's luxury tax threshold of $71.15 million, the Kings officially ended their free-agent shopping. The last potential order of business is the future of Ron Artest, the small forward who certainly could be traded before training camp.
According to a league source, the Lakers already have contacted the Kings regarding Artest and are believed to be offering forward Lamar Odom. As of Tuesday evening, the Kings had not returned the call. They are expected to insist on forward Kenny Thomas and his $18 million of remaining salary (over two seasons) being included in that potential trade. Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie declined comment on whether the Lakers had called.
"Right now, (Artest is) just a terrific player to have on your roster," Petrie said. "I don't really have any speculation one way or another (about his future). We'll see what other things – not specific to Ron – but if there's some other way we can improve the team or change the team, we'll take a look at it."
GO PACERS!
Here is my proposed trade:
PACERS Incoming Players
Kenny Thomas
6-7 PF from New Mexico
Outgoing Players
Stephen Graham
6-6 SG from Oklahoma State
Jamaal Tinsley
6-1 PG from Iowa State
L.A. Lakers Trade Breakdown
Incoming Players
Stephen Graham
6-6 SG from Oklahoma State
Jamaal Tinsley
6-1 PG from Iowa State
Ron Artest
6-7 SF from St. John's
Outgoing Players
Lamar Odom
6-10 SF from Rhode Island
Sacramento Trade Breakdown
Lamar Odom
6-10 SF from Rhode Island
Outgoing Players
Ron Artest
6-7 SF from St. John's
Kenny Thomas
6-7 PF from New Mexico
Here is the relevant part of the the article from the Sacremento Bee:
"With a payroll of approximately $70 million that is nearing the league's luxury tax threshold of $71.15 million, the Kings officially ended their free-agent shopping. The last potential order of business is the future of Ron Artest, the small forward who certainly could be traded before training camp.
According to a league source, the Lakers already have contacted the Kings regarding Artest and are believed to be offering forward Lamar Odom. As of Tuesday evening, the Kings had not returned the call. They are expected to insist on forward Kenny Thomas and his $18 million of remaining salary (over two seasons) being included in that potential trade. Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie declined comment on whether the Lakers had called.
"Right now, (Artest is) just a terrific player to have on your roster," Petrie said. "I don't really have any speculation one way or another (about his future). We'll see what other things – not specific to Ron – but if there's some other way we can improve the team or change the team, we'll take a look at it."
GO PACERS!