Artest Given Away!

Sacramento Kings have traded their 6'7" defensive gem, Ron Artest, for the rights to Bobby Jackson, first-round pick Donte Green, $1 million, and other players to make the money match. The trade will not be officially announced until August 14, the day when Donte Green is allowed to be traded.

What just happened here? The Sacramento Kings gave away Ron Artest for nothing. Artest, regardless of his troubled track record, is an NBA Defensive First-Team player and a 20 point scorer. He is significantly more valuable than an aging Bobby Jackson and other insubstantial players.

On the other hand, maybe the Kings simply wanted to clear some cap space so they can sign one of the many leftover free agents. Josh Smith?

However you look at this, the Houston Rockets are now a terrifying team. You have to stop Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming. You have to score through Ron Artest and Shane Battier, top-tier on-ball defenders, and oh yeah, a 7'6" Chinese man in the paint.

Good job Sac-town, you've created a monster.