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So Ron Artest was traded. Or was he? No one seems to know, but that hasn't stopped overzealous sports reporters from wrestling for the most up-to-date quotes on the situation. Here's some of the greatest hits, and mostly misses, from the last two days.
"Peja will be missed. He's been in Sacramento for a lot of years, but life goes on in the NBA. We'll welcome Ron Artest with open arms and hope he'll be able to help us. You always hear about the situations he's been in and all the hype. Maybe this is the change he needs, to come into our system and flourish."
¿Kings forward, Corliss Williamson
"Whatever the negatives [of Ron Artest] were, we're going to set them behind us. Put the negatives behind us, and go from there."
¿Kings co-owner, Joe Maloof
"Man, Peja is a great dude. I had just been getting used to him on a daily basis. He'll probably go over to Indiana, get rejuvenated and be playing good again."
¿Kings backup point guard, Jason Hart
"Webb and I looked at each other (when they heard of the Artest-Peja trade), and it was like, 'Man, they're really putting a new face on Sacramento.'"
¿Sixers back-up forward, Matt Barnes
"Basketball is Ron Artest's passion. In order for Ron to fully demonstrate his natural skills and abilities, to the best of his abilities, he not only must be in an environment that is conducive to his growth an development as a player, he must also ensure that his family is happy and content as well."
¿Ron Artest's agent, Mark Stevens
"There is no trade right now, and there may not be a trade. There's nothing to talk about because there is no trade."
¿Pacers coach, Rick Carlisle
"This guy's harder to control than my feathered bangs."
¿Pacers GM, Larry Bird
"I ain't the type who can keep it inside forever."
¿TruWarier recording artist, Allure
"What a disaster¿my beard and I already settled on the perfect home in Indianapolis."
¿Kings forward, Peja Stojakovic