devwat12 wrote:I think a lot of people are grossly exaggerating Artest's value on the trade market.
Unless a team is absolutely positive he will re-sign with them for a reasonable amount, there is no way a team like GSW is trading a 1st round pick or a young talent with a high ceiling for Ron, let alone both.
A top 20 pick and a solid prospect for a few months of Artest? Not happening.
I think his value has gone up with the two trades in the last week. Teams are going to get desperate in the west and they will make a move. So thats why I think the Kings could get more for him.
If the Warriors really want a shot at winning this year they are going to have to make some move and at this point making a move for Artest could actually be the type of the move that puts them in contention for the title. So while I understand you think its too much to give up a late first round pick or a young player, honestly do you see those young players on your roster or that 1st round pick having a shot at playing a lot in the next few years? Like one poster stated, it is nice to have young talent, but usually when you are contending for a title they get little playing time, ie Gerald Wallace. Because of this, I could see the Warriors making a move to get Artest. I think a Barnes, Wright, and POB type move might giving up a little to much for Artest, but at least you guys would get his Bird Rights and have the front track in resigning him over a lot of teams. However, if he wants to move onto another team after this year, you guys could end up getting decent value in a sign in trade, since I highly doubt Artest signs for the MLE.
