
Ron Artest is joining the Rockets via trade. While Sacramento is able to dump Ron Artest to the Rockets, the Kings get Bobby Jackson in return along with an unidentified player and a first round draft pick. I know folks think that Houston is an automatic contender with this move. While I agree they do become contenders, they should not be sizing their rings for fingers just yet.
Ron Artest has always been a ticking time bomb. I know this because I am a Pacers fan. I am well aware of the damage he does to a team. On paper, Houston looks unbeatable on defense. In reality they will crash and burn like, well, a Rocket running low on fuel. They still have T-Mac, the first round virgin and, as long as he's on that team, I do not see the Rockets getting past the first round. If I were a Rockets fan I would hope Ron doesn't end up destroying the team beyond reason. He, after all, has a history of doing that.