Aldridge Reports Houston Interested in Artest

DraftBoy10 · Post #1 » by **DraftBoy10** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:46 pm

David Aldridge on NBATV had a trade talk session with the NBATV and discussed the Kidd, Shaq, and Gasol trades.

The next topic was Jermaine, then Ron. And Denver has made an interest bid for Artest--but the much publicly known Kleiza has been the dealbreaker.

Similar though in Houston. He stated that the Rockets have quitely inquired about players and Artest is one of thier targets. The problem is that the Kings want Aaron Brooks, and the Rockets are hesistant on sending him in any package at this stage.

A.J. · Post #2 » by **A.J.** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:48 pm

i dont want brooks to go

if this happens

TiMacMania · Post #3 » by **TiMacMania** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:49 pm

mmm, i would give brooks for artest...

Post #4 » by **TMU** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:50 pm

Interesting... so the real question is: would you rather have Artest or Brooks?

I'll be honest with you, I don't have an answer. Artest spells risk and trouble, but he can be rewarding if his negativity subsides... We also have a notorious history of giving up young talents who end up being good for other teams.

I am not sure what will be best for the team.

TiMacMania · Post #5 » by **TiMacMania** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:51 pm

remember guys...

brooks is still an undersized pg

McGrady2Head · Post #6 » by **McGrady2Head** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:53 pm

ok i promise you this. brooks will never be on the all defensive team or get anywhere near the same stats as artest! jesus trade brooks NOW if we can get artest!

TiMacMania · Post #7 » by **TiMacMania** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:55 pm

McGrady2Head wrote:ok i promise you this. brooks will never be on the all defensive team or get anywhere near the same stats as artest! jesus trade brooks NOW if we can get artest!

amen

jzmagik · Post #8 » by **jzmagik** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:57 pm

It'd be more than just Brooks, thats for sure.

A.J. · Post #9 » by **A.J.** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:57 pm

A.J. wrote:i dont want brooks to go if this happens

i was being sarcastic when i say this

hell ya lets go after artest

Post #10 » by **TMACFORMVP** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:57 pm

I think we'd have to pull the trigger. Aren't we a win now team? If there's a way to get a player of Artest's caliber without giving up McGrady, Yao and Battier, then by all means we have to do the deal. I'd even give up Battier for him.

Please bring Artest to Houston, he also has played under Adelman and played very well.

Post #11 » by **TMU** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:58 pm

Another thing to consider. Artest also has 2 years left (1 being a player option) in his contract. Whatever the reason may be, he can choose to opt out in his 2nd year.

moofs · Post #12 » by **moofs** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:02 am

Except that this year is the first year of the two remaining years. Next year is the player option. I pointed out before that if we do get him, unless we win big (and very likely not even then), we're probably looking at renting Artest for this season only.

DraftBoy10 · Post #13 » by **DraftBoy10** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:02 am

The question is what else is going with Brooks, I think that's the deciding factor.

Amel · Post #14 » by **Amel** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:03 am

they just mentioned it again on NBATV

wooohooooooo

Post #15 » by **TMU** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:04 am

moofs wrote:Except that this year is the first year of the two remaining years. Next year is the player option. I pointed out before that if we do get him, unless we win big (and very likely not even then), we're probably looking at renting Artest for this season only.

Yes, that's what I meant...
I guess it depends on Morey's ability to judge whether or not Brooks can be a major force to this team next year...

Amel · Post #16 » by **Amel** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:06 am

its not just Brooks, we are probably going to have give up another 2-3 guys

It would be probably James, Brooks and two others

TiMacMania · Post #17 » by **TiMacMania** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:06 am

Amel wrote:its not just Brooks, we are probably going to have give up another 2-3 guys

It would be probably James, Brooks and two others

if its james,francis and brooks then HELL YES DO IT

moofs · Post #18 » by **moofs** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:08 am

Amel wrote:its not just Brooks, we are probably going to have give up another 2-3 guys

It would be probably James, Brooks and two others

Not if you're looking at matching salaries. 6.6 is within 25% of 7.8. I wouldn't be surprised if more draft picks were involved though.

Post #19 » by **Optimism Prime** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:08 am

moofs wrote:Except that this year is the first year of the two remaining years. Next year is the player option. I pointed out before that if we do get him, unless we win big (and very likely not even then), we're probably looking at renting Artest for this season only.

Thank you. Artest won't stick around--we saw how much impact Peja made in Indiana when he was there before he was a UFA.

Post #20 » by **TMU** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:09 am

Amel wrote:its not just Brooks, we are probably going to have give up another 2-3 guys

It would be probably James, Brooks and two others

Yes of course, the salaries have to match.
If we give up James as well, then we'll have to find a backup for Alston.