Ron Artest Coming To Texas, Just Not As A Mav

The Sacramento Kings have decided to trade Ron Artest to the Houston Rockets for ex-King Bobby Jackson, the rights to Donte Green and a 1st round pick in the 2009 draft.

Looks like Josh Howard will remain a Maverick. I think it was a mistake not to trade him. Again. We've now kept Mr. Howard despite having a chance to attain Pau Gasol and now Ron Artest. Both of whom are far more talented than Josh Howard. Even when he was playing well. Hopefully, he'll prove me wrong.

The Rockets, IF they stay healthy, will contend for the championship next year. Yao Ming, McGrady, Rafer Alston and Artest with one of the best defenses in the league. They're going to be tough to beat.

Trade Offer For Ron Artest

The Dallas Mavericks have made a trade offer for Ron Artest. Unconfirmed rumors are saying that Brandon Bass and Jerry Stackhouse have been offered for Ron Artest.

Sacramento Kings want to unload both Ron Artest and Kenny Thomas. Kenny Thomas is for salary purposes. The Dallas Mavericks would be giving up on their best low post option right now. He's a bruiser down low and takes it strong back up to the hole. No other Maverick does that right now. I definitely do not want to lose Bass. I would offer up Josh Howard instead.

Artest is a better defender, rebounder and low post player than Howard. It's just whether or not he is mentally there with the team or not. I think they should trade Howard for Artest. As currently constructed, they're not going to win the championship anyway. And at this point, it's all about winning that championship.