Ron Ron Doesn’t Want to Leave Sac Town
Plus: Durant’s Summer League struggles continue.
-After Isiah said he wouldn’t give up David Lee to get Ron Artest, Tru Warier basically said “screw you” to NY and now claims that he wants to finish his career as a Sacramento King. He’s also been told by management that they’re not looking to deal him to New York or anywhere else. Pity.
“I really want to finish my career in Sacramento because of my relationship with some of the players,” Artest said. “I want to finish with Sacramento. I feel attached to Sacramento. I want to be their franchise player.”
-Kevin Durant struggled mightily in his second Summer League game. KD shot 4/19 from the field, and did not enjoy being bodied up by Renaldo Balkman.
“I was in the game but I struggled. But as the game went on we got a little better, focused a little hard and that’s the important thing,” Durant said. “The game’s quicker. Everybody is good and you’ve got to play hard every night and hopefully the next game we come out harder.”
The Knicks beat the Sonics 87-74.
-The Hawks have signed Al Holford and the fantastically-named Acie Law IV to multi-year contracts. I still can’t believe Atlanta and Billy Knight actually did well for themselves in the Draft. What’s next, George W. Bush speaking eloquently?
-According to John Canzano, the Blazers came pretty close to acquiring Rashard Lewis from Seattle this summer.
I’m told by an NBA source that the Blazers made a fairly serious run at free agent Rashard Lewis, but needed a sign-and-trade to make it happen… and guess what? The Sonics were unwilling to be a partner in that kind of arrangement.
I don’t think he’s worth the ridiculous max contract that Orlando gave him, but Lewis would have been a tremendous addition to the Blazers’ rotation.
-The Mavs aren’t in a hurry to make any significant roster changes after last season’s disastrous Playoff run.
“It wouldn’t floor me or shock me if this is the team we take into training camp”, Donnie Nelson said.
You know what wouldn’t shock me, Donnie? If you guys were once again eliminated from the postseason in humiliating fashion.
32 Responses to “Ron Ron Doesn’t Want to Leave Sac Town”
Jul.10 at 11:11 am
Lang Whitaker says:
I’m just excited that Law IV is going to wear number 4. I’ll totally get one of those jerseys. Unless he turns out crappy.
Jul.10 at 11:22 am
Slick Nick Da Ruler says:
Lang, you’ll still rock it even if he is crappy.
Jul.10 at 11:43 am
Ryan Jones says:
Mutoni: Can you slow down please? You’re averaging an update like every 13 minutes, and it’s starting to p*ss me off.
Jul.10 at 11:47 am
Russ Bengtson says:
I think Ron Artest is—at minimum—tri-polar.
Jul.10 at 11:49 am
mutoni says:
ryan, i live to p*ss you off.
Jul.10 at 11:58 am
Co Co says:
There’s just so much information on here now, that I’m overwhelmed!
Jul.10 at 12:08 pm
white hot eboy says:
Mr. Durant better put on about 25 lbs and get a developed post game or he’s gonna struggle all year long. His height is nice to shoot over small cats, but his scouting report is going to be pretty easy, “body him, no airspace, crowd him on release”. Any big, rangy, physical forward is going to cause him to struggle, but he’ll have some show-out games through the season to warrant him being #2. He’ll probably average 14-18 pts a game with low rebound numbers. Not all that great. I think Portland is looking much smarter with their pick at this point. I know, “it’s only summer league ball” but you can gather a players habits in these games and Durant sounds like the classic gunner with no other stand-out skills.
Jul.10 at 12:10 pm
Sesa says:
Lovin’ the new design. It’s much-much more navigate-able.
Jul.10 at 12:12 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
KD looks like Jamal Crawford in a funhouse mirror.
Jul.10 at 12:16 pm
Reggie Evans says:
KD is reminiscent of Clarence Williams III. Is it the stooped shoulders?
Jul.10 at 12:16 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
THIS JUST IN: Ron Artest wants to retire a Pacer.
Jul.10 at 12:17 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
CORRECTION: Ron Artest wants to retire a Bull.
Jul.10 at 12:19 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
NO, WAIT: Ron Artest wants to retire a Padre. No, an astronaut. Actually, a fireman. Oh, or a caterpillar.
Jul.10 at 12:25 pm
Cheryl says:
okay, you shrunk the font, now I need a magnifying glass to read the comments. one more time… And btw, I cannot wait to see Atlanta this season. If they can get a different coach (Paul Silas), they could be the surprise of the Southeast Div. –ASPOV
Jul.10 at 12:30 pm
Max Airington says:
Or a Circuit City stockboy…
Jul.10 at 12:31 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest to opt out of contract, sign with Cofidis.
Jul.10 at 12:32 pm
nothin _personal says:
Since everybody has a blog these days I thought I might as well utilise mine. The blog is linked on my nickname and the first subject I tackle is: When to trade your All-Star, if things aren’t clicking for you! It is as good as the Chukaz page, it can drastically cut down my AvgCom/day figure!
Jul.10 at 12:33 pm
Bryant Reeves says:
Or music producer…
Jul.10 at 12:35 pm
Bryant Reeves says:
nothin_personal - you might want to proof read your blog before posting it
Jul.10 at 12:40 pm
nothin _personal says:
First Tour de France comment of the Year. Keeping track Russ! Fabian Cancelara just won todays stage, by the way! Excellent showcase of his finishing abilities! And he is the Yellow Jersey holder. Amazing
Jul.10 at 12:40 pm
H to the izzo says:
Breaking News:Ron Artest to sign with LA Galaxy-Check my blog
Jul.10 at 12:42 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Cancellara impressed me today. Bravo.
Jul.10 at 12:43 pm
nothin _personal says:
Definitely not. Spelling mistakes is my signature, I bet it’s more annoying than both, ASPOV and play wit it!!!!
Jul.10 at 12:59 pm
Stallion says:
wow, Don Nelson != Donnie Nelson!
Jul.10 at 1:45 pm
Greased Up Deaf Guy aka Clay Davis says:
i predict the mavs will be swept out of the first round by the blazers
Jul.10 at 1:54 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Russ was making Tour de France jokes at least a week ago. Fonts are still being toyed with. Mutoni is very good at his job.
Jul.10 at 5:30 pm
nothin _personal says:
I have to admitt I ‘ve been dogging it lately. Exams and all…
Jul.10 at 6:51 pm
FLUXLAND says:
You Mutant Tennage Ninja Turtle.. where in that article do you get the impression he said: “Screw you!” ? \
Also, nothing_personal… NOTHING I repeat NOTHING is as annoying as ASPOV… honestly that infuriates me.. play wit it I can deal with cuz it’s kind of funny…as if to ask you to think about what he just typed but man! ASPV?… like, we know! OK? WE KNOW!
Jul.10 at 9:13 pm
gii says:
ron ron = franchise player?!? fo real?!?
Jul.11 at 12:24 am
Chukaz says:
Damn, the Tour de France is still runnin’? They should’ve killed the event after armstrong retired.
Jul.11 at 12:47 am
bails1 says:
artest is a nut he needs to stop tring to run the point
Jul.11 at 4:07 am
Greased Up Deaf Guy aka Clay Davis says:
chukaz should join the tour de france…….or just go to australia……….or mongolia. yea, mongolia