Volatile forward Ron Artest decided against opting out of his contract and will remain with the Sacramento Kings for 2008-09, unless he is traded, according to a report on ESPN.

"Not opting out," Artest told ESPN.com's Marc Stein via e-mail Monday night. "The Kings have been there for me, so the best I could do is stay in my contract."

Artest's agent Mark Stevens confirmed that his client will fulfill the final year, worth nearly $8 million.

Via ESPN

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