Comments on: Ron Artest: Goodbye, Houston

By: POPPI GEE

POPPI GEE — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:11:03 +0000

Deuces Ron. It was nice watching him play and preshate all that he gave.

Can’t blame him for leaving and just hope he keeps the same maturity and focus that he had in Houston.

Have to even wonder who (any top stars) really even wants to go to Houston with all the health problems. I am just in a pissy mood about this. Cause I feel like all this could have been avoided had they gotten rid of Yao early in a trade package, got Tracy healthy and still gained that third wheel I think they would be ok right now. Oh well.

By: dmitry of jersey

dmitry of jersey — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:48:39 +0000

ron isnt that young anymore, and has gotten a bit injury prone.

still, if the Lakers replace Ariza with Artest, …. I like Ariza, but damn that would be a good step to a repeat.

By: goonther

goonther — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:37:44 +0000

damn …. good research katz

i was revved up to see some kind of decent FA’s come to Cleveland this off season – looks like that aint happening. is there even a proven track record of players taking a mid level during the summer and signing with a contender? esp one as *young* as ron? i mean mid-season that ish happens all the time but…

i almost forgot about boobie gibsons ghost taking up 4 mil in cap space, can you say .. overpaid? shiiiieeeeeeeet

By: Big V

Big V — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:57:11 +0000

The fact that LeBron is obviously interested in him should be an indication to the Knicks to pursue him.

By: Dime Magazine

Dime Magazine — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:45:41 +0000

Goonther,

right now, Cleveland is at $68 million in total cap this season.
- Shaq $20 mil
- LeBron $16
- Big Z $12
- Mo Willy $ 9
- Delonte $4.5
- Boobie $4
- 4 other scrubs = $4 mil

That’s about $10 million over the limit, so they’re stuck dealing with the “exceptions” to add players.

- AK

By: DTUCK

DTUCK — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:28:21 +0000

Come to LA Ron. You and KB24 together is a nightmare for other teams. Throw in the rest of the peices. . . it’s a repeat.

By: goonther

goonther — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:27:33 +0000

i hope the cavs make the right decisions and stay away from their “reported targets” of sheed, Anthony parker, and resigning sideshow…

they need to focus all their attention on ariza and ron-ron.

and how can they only sign @ midlevel if they just dropped wallys 13 mil, sideshows 5 mil, and wallaces 15 mil contracts?