Ron Artest is getting his wish. He's headed out of Sacramento to Houston in a stunning deal that instantly makes the Rockets more interesting, controversial, and dangerous all at the same time.
We'll delve into this more tomorrow. But for now, the Houston Chronicle first reported that the Rockets are giving up guard Bobby Jackson, a first-round pick and another player for Artest. Here's the link to Jonathan Feigen's story.
The other player going to Sacramento who hasn't been reported yet is rookie forward Donte Greene, a league executive with knowledge of the deal told Newsday. There could be other pieces, but those are the essential ones.
No question Artest will thrive under Rick Adelman. And little doubt he will provide the kick in the ___ Tracy McGrady needs to be great, not just good. Artest does not tolerate a) losing, or b) lack of effort, with the emphasis on b. More on this tomorrow. Makes things A LOT more interesting in the West.