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Yeah, except Calderon is a RFA and Artest would be an UFA. Big difference. Calderon is also a great team guy and he is still improving. I wouldn't do Calderon for Artest and a 1st. Ford I would though.
Like I said, I think Sac's top 5 (well lets change it to top 10) protected first and Artest is about in line with Calderon's value. He's got to be one of the most underrated players in the league. His defense is marginal, but he's among the most efficient offensive players in the league this year; he's been extremely Nashesque.








