The Kings are still waiting for Ron Artest to decide whether or not he will opt out of his contract this summer, according to The Sacramento Bee.

The team will owe him $8.45 million next season if he opts to play out the final year of his deal.

Artest wants to get paid, and the Kings can afford to give him the most money because they hold his Bird rights. However, he would prefer a long-term deal, something Sacramento hasn't decided on yet.

Via The Sacramento Bee

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