Amick: Joe Maloof sounds off (the rest of the best)

[Revrag]

In an interview on Sunday afternoon, Kings co-owner Joe Maloof opened up about a variety of Kings topics. And while his thoughts have already been aired regarding the playing time for the team's youngest players , tonight's second return of...

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[Bricklayer]

The Artest thing sounds settled -- unless Ron opts out, the Maloofs (or this Maloof) seems determined to keep him. Worse yet, they are threatening to be the franchise that will extend him the big contract.

 

[VF21]

But, once again, what are they supposed to say? If Ron doesn't opt out, they need to keep up his trade value. The Maloofs also "seemed determined" to keep Peja, remember?

 

[sidney]

But, once again, what are they supposed to say? If Ron doesn't opt out, they need to keep up his trade value. The Maloofs also "seemed determined" to keep Peja, remember?

I hope you are right, and I think you are.

Two months ago we were asking to trade Artest for Linas Kleiza. The Maloofs knew it and were ok with it. Doesn't sound like a guy the owners are are ready to build the team around and give a 5 year/60mill extension to.

So right now the talking points are:
He's playing great
He's a great locker room guy

I'd guess that if he doesn't opt out we'll hear a lot more trade rumors this summer.

 

[kennadog]

I wouldn't want to see what happens if they say, "Heck no, we want that guy gone, the sooner the better."