Artest to Mavs?

[Grandy28]

Carlisle would want to coach Artest again

I mentioned the possibility of trading for Ron Artest while brainstorming ways the Mavs could revamp their roster this summer. The biggest question was whether Rick Carlisle would be willing to reunite with Artest and vice versa.

Carlisle left little doubt that he'd be willing to take another shot coaching Artest when the topic was broached during his appearance on ESPN 103.3's Galloway and Company this afternoon (podcast here).

"Of course," said Carlisle, who coached Artest in Indiana. "This guy is one of the real difference-makers that we have in this league. He's had one all-star year; that's when he played for me. I've had a chance to reconnect with Ronnie a couple times over the last couple of years. I love him and I love his family, so yeah. This guy was one of the most physical, intimidating players that I've ever seen at the small forward position, so he'd be a player that any team would want to have."

Carlisle was upfront about the likelihood of the complexion of the Mavs' roster changing over the summer. For the Mavs to make a major splash in the trade market, Josh Howard would probably have to go. Carlisle was gentle with his comments about J-Ho, who he will meet for dinner tomorrow night.

"You know, guys make mistakes," Carlisle said. "I don't think there's any question about that. ... That's what this is all about, is learning and growth and getting better. I could tell you this: Josh Howard is one of the guys in this league that was always one of the guys we really feared when you're an opposing coach and he always had really good games against my teams. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to work with him."

The logical follow-up question (which Carlisle would be wise to dance around): Would he rather coach Artest or Howard? The Mavs brass might discuss that behind closed doors soon.

 

[Grandy28]

Could someone edit the title and put a ? mark after it.

 

[Mexi]

I said this like a few weeks back.
Josh Howard for Re-signed Artest

both sides win

 

[Pugz]

Win win like Mex said, maybe the Mavs could even get a draft pick too(not there lottery).
I'd like this to be done.

 

[AirForceFlash_3]

I agree Artest would do well in Dallas and a JH5 for Artest trade would probably be a good one. They would improve much more defensively, but they would still need a lowpost presence at C and a decent SG. The Mavs have a long ways to go.

 

[-Torres-]

This would be a good deal for both teams. Personally I think Artest is better, and he would add a tough defensive presence that Dallas needs. Howard would fit well with Martin in Sacramento, and having Salmons and Garcia coming off the bench. The Kings need to get a good, young point guard that can push the ball. They also need some better 4's and 5's.

 

[DJT]

Don't see why teams would want to get older. Should be trying to get younger.

 

[.GR]

Hell yes son! I'd like this!

 

[DJT]

Good for the Kings, bad for the Mavs.

 

[dez]

Yea if the Mavs pull the trigger on a Artest for Howard trade, they are trying to throw away any future they have.

IMO JH5>>>>>Artest, not to mention he's younger and keeps on improving. Not a smart trade for the Mavs unless the find a way to get multiple draft picks....

 

[DJT]

Or they are trying to get a high draft pick by throwing away their future.

 

[Yankees2772]

JH5 + Mavs 1st

for

Artest + Kings 1st + Salmons/Garcia?

 

[dez]

Or they are trying to get a high draft pick by throwing away their future.

Maybe, its still a bad trade, unless they can get a player that will be able to replace Howard with that pick I say keep em.

Think the Kings would be willing to give up this years 1st for him?

 

[DJT]

Eh probably not. There are some real good players in this draft.

 

[VC3]

JH5 in kings uni = win.

Mavs getting a ownage player = win

 

[$tunna]

Kidd-Artest-Nowitzki

seems pretty good to me

 

[DJT]

Not in a year or 2 it won't.

 

[dez]

Not in a year or 2 it won't.

Yea not to mention, theres no way they'd win the west with those guys.

 

[RipCity32]

Artest is a downgrade from Howard IMO..

 

[Mexi]

both players are 28
just FYI for those who are saying the Mavs would be getting older
sure Artest is a little older, but lets not get nitpicky