Sixers Interest In Artest Isn't Serious

THFM · Post #1 » by **THFM** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:08 pm

Sixers Interest In Artest Isn't Serious
February 18, 2008 - 5:46 pm
The Philadelphia Inquirer -
The Philadelphia 76ers are interested in Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest, but sources close to both teams don't expect the interest to amount to anything, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

If Artest is traded, it appears as though Denver is the most likely destination as the deadline draws near. [READ]

Link: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/2 ... odala.html

Pretty cool that Iggy inspirated Howard for the dunk contest!

bigdavid · Post #2 » by **bigdavid** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:32 pm

I think getting Artest would make us an exciting team. What do you all think it would take getting him?

It looks like we will make the playoffs. Artest would get us deep in our division.

CPops57 · Post #3 » by **CPops57** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:48 pm

That realgm chose to use that specific phrase in the wiretap headline seems a bit inaccurate as that phrase or anything like it wasn't in the original article.

The rumors that the Sixers are interested in Sacramento's Ron Artest won't amount to anything, according to a person familiar with both teams. . . .

The article doesn't say that the interest isn't there, it just says that the source doesn't think it will happen.

underpressure · Post #4 » by **underpressure** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:49 pm

I don't get it why the Denver Nuggets are the more likely destination if they are truly offering just Kleiza and Najera. I guess they are just valuing the exp.contract of Najera more than I do.

Samson · Post #5 » by **Samson** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:36 am

Good.

Dedicated_76ers_fan · Post #6 » by **Dedicated_76ers_fan** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:19 am

We can and we should outbid Denver for Ron Artest.

76ers send:
Gordan Girick
Willie Green
1st round draft pick

Kings send:
Ron Artest

Get it done.

Post #7 » by **The Guilty Party** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:31 am

Sixerfan1976 talked about this in the "Trade Deadline" thread. He said Artest doesn't want to come to Philly.

corwin · Post #8 » by **corwin** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:46 am

Dedicated_76ers_fan wrote:We can and we should outbid Denver for Ron Artest.

76ers send:
Gordan Girick
Willie Green
1st round draft pick

Kings send:
Ron Artest

Get it done.

Can't combine Giricek in a deal so this one can't happen. You could substitute Kevin Ollie though.

LongLiveHinkie · Post #9 » by **LongLiveHinkie** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:50 am

The Guilty Party wrote:Sixerfan1976 talked about this in the "Trade Deadline" thread. He said Artest doesn't want to come to Philly.

He isn't gospel. Still worth discussing IMO.

Post #10 » by **The Guilty Party** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:11 am

Sure... I didn't say not to discuss it. I'm just saying that all signs point to this not happening.