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Kings' Artest To Have Surgery

Kings forward Ron Artest will need surgery for a chipped bone in his right elbow.

A timetable for the procedure and his return have yet to be determined.

Artest, who missed the first seven games this season while serving a suspension and one other to be with his sick daughter, sat out Friday's loss to the 76ers because of the injury.

Via Yahoo.com


Sacramento Owner Arrested

Robert Hernreich, a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings, was arrested Thursday night in Colorado and charged with domestic violence and two counts of criminal trespassing.

Members of the Eagle County Sheriff's office in Edwards, Colorado, responded to a 911 call, which led to Hernreich's arrest, according to a police statement. Hernreich, 62, was released without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan.14.

Hernreich's attorney Terry O'Connor said his client wasn't involved in a physical altercation.

Hernreich is also an owner of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League, his lawyer said.

Via Charlotte Observer


Artest Still Has Eye On Knicks

Two years ago - when Indiana put Ron Artest on the trade market - his agent told The Post that if the Queensbridge native wasn't dealt to the Knicks, he'd just opt out of the final year of his contract and sign with them as a free agent.

Some dismissed the idea, but with that deadline approaching in June, Artest says it's a possibility.

"No matter how much you think about it, it's going to present itself," Artest - now with the Kings - said last night.

"There's so many things you have to take into consideration: The season, my agent, the teams. It's definitely my decision, but you have to take advice."

Via New York Post


Kings Dec 2007 Archive

  • Keon Clark: ''I Never Played A Game Sober''

    "I never played a game sober, unfortunately," said ex-NBA forward Keon Clark, who had a 2½-year prison sentence tossed out after a judge ruled he deserves a new hearing.

  • Two Suits Against Artest Dropped

    Two civil lawsuits against Kings forward Ron Artest stemming from the infamous 2004 brawl between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons were dismissed Monday by a District Court judge in Michigan.

  • Kings Sign Dahntay Jones

    The Sacramento Kings signed swingman Dahntay Jones on Monday and waived center Darryl Watkins.

  • Judge Dismisses Palace Brawl Suits Against Artest

    Two civil lawsuits against Ron Artest stemming from the November 2004 brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills have been dismissed.

  • Kings' Abdur-Rahim Undergoes Season-Ending Knee Surgery

    Kings' forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim had surgery on his right knee Friday and is expected to miss the rest of the season.

  • Kings' Martin To Miss Four To Six Weeks

    The Sacramento Kings suffered another blow when leading scorer Kevin Martin left Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a pulled groin muscle that is expected to sideline him four to six weeks, the team said on Wednesday.

  • Kevin Martin Leaves Game With Groin Injury

    Sacramento Kings' guard Kevin Martin left in the third quarter of the team's game Tuesday with the Utah Jazz, after pulling a groin.

  • Artest's Daughter Being Treated For Kidney Cancer

    The youngest daughter of Sacramento Kings' forward Ron Artest is undergoing treatment for kidney cancer, the player told The Sacramento Bee.

  • Kings Spoil Adelman's Return To Sacramento

    Ron Artest and Kevin Martin each scored 26 points, and the Kings spoiled former Coach Rick Adelman's return to Arco Arena by beating the Rockets 107-99.