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Mavs pass on Artest trade
The Sacramento Kings have expressed interest in acquiring Dallas Mavericks forward/guard Josh Howard in a trade for All-Star forward Ron Artest, but the Mavericks aren't interested, according to an NBA source. The Mavericks reportedly were willing to offer forward Brandon Bass and guard Jerry Stackhouse for Artest. But the Kings wanted Howard included in the deal, halting the discussions. Because the Mavericks won't budge on Howard, a potential trade for Artest is all but dead, the source said.
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Heat Fan
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heat should trade marion blount and haslem to the kings for artest thomas and miller the money matches and helps both teams
Heat Fan
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artests old coach want to get him back to have more fight in the stands
Heat Fan
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Artest is a LOSER & prolly wont make it through this season, he'll be arrested ...
BernieParent=JESUS!
Killadelphia, PA
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Bass and Stackhouse for Artest? Why would the kings do that trade?
notbychoice
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heat should trade marion blount and haslem to the kings for artest thomas and miller the money matches and helps both teams
Heat Fan (please join) | 07/18/08, 06:32 AM
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I would take marion/haslem/blount anyday over artest/thomas/miller... Why would the heat do that? theyre not THAT dumb..
Lakers need artest in exchange for a package around lamar.. i think thats ideal for both teams
KB24LAKERS
Ann Arbor, MI
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This is a dangerous trade for the Mavs. If the Mavs lose Jho, Bass, & Stackhouse for Artest then it won't make sense. JHo and Bass are up and coming and really have potentials to get really better. Artest did not prove anything with the Kings the last 2 years. I don't know if it's a wise deal. Artest could just be in for the money. He is volatile and don't know what you are going to get from him consistently. He would be good for 1 year because he will be playing for his contract. it's all about $$$$$.
Guam Baller
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The Lakers proposal is the best one but I can't see the Kings willingly deal with the Lakers. Too much bad blood there.
J. HOVA: BROOKLYN
Brooklyn, NY
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Artest is a thug who plays pro ball, it's that simple.
Airborne72
Houston, TX
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Why wouldn't the Mave trade Smith?
its not like he is a top-tier player in the league....
And he has actually MORE recent off-court issues than artest.
What do the mavs need ?
Toughness.
what does atrest bring?
Toughness
DUMB non-move on the mavs front
jgb
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Why do the Mavs want artest and Howard? Don't they have about identical skill sets and play the same position? Or are they just hoping to package Howard into a different trade?
John L.
Dallas , TX
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I'm with Sacramento here. Bass and Stackhouse aren't enough for someone like Artest.
Denis24
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Why would the Mavs do this deal???? They are both very similar, both great defenders with the ability to score
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South Central Los Angeles, CA
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I'm with Sacramento here. Bass and Stackhouse aren't enough for someone like Artest.
Denis24 has over 1200 friends | 07/18/08, 10:03 AM
Yea Ill give you that, but Howard is too much for this mid-level exception cancer...
jandssports
Watervliet , NY
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oops- meant josh Howard.....Not j Smith.
jgb
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I think it's wise of Dallas to pass on Artest. He wouldn't make them better.
JC Malaka
London, ON
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heat should trade marion blount and haslem to the kings for artest thomas and miller the money matches and helps both teams
Heat Fan (please join) | 07/18/08, 06:32 AM
I actually agree with Heat Fan on this. A lots of these guys need a change of venue. Miller at center with Mourning as a defensive backstop would be nice. Artest and Beasley at forward positions is a little small, but another big could be obtained.
Tell it like it is
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I disagree, I think he would make Dallas better, no one fears the Mavs anymore, theyre soft. Dirk may be the biggest woos in the nba, they need some presence in the paint, on offense and defense.
VY4Life
Austin , TX
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This should hav e been a no-brainer for the Mavericks. They pick up one of the leagues best perimeter defenders, which they desperately need, while eliminating Howard and his marijuana induced disappearing act. Maybe Cuban will reconsider after watching the Clippers and Trailblazers push the Mavs out of the playoffs next year.
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