Kings' center Brad Miller vows to rebound after he returns from a five-game suspension to start the season for violating the league's anti-drug policy, according to The Sacramento Bee.
"Sometimes things have to get really bad before I fix things in my life, and that's (how) it's been my whole life," Miller admitted.
He failed a drug test for a third time because of marijuana use late last season.
"All the stress gets to you, and this is one way to take my mind off of everything. I'll look for something different. I don't like sleeping pills – that's my biggest problem," Miller said.
"It's tough to sleep, you know. And you know, the people who might think I'm a bad guy for this – I'm not a bad guy. I'm still me. It's just one thing I thought would help," he added. "It obviously wasn't the right thing to do, but it was helpful to my mental state."
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The Sacramento Kings have tried for a Ron Artest trade to Dallas in exchange for Josh Howard, but the Mavericks are not interested, the Dallas Morning News is reporting.
The Mavs were willing to give up Jerry Stackhouse and Brandon Bass for the former All-Star, but when the Kings wanted Howard in return the discussions ended, writes Brandon George.
The talk involving Artest and Lamar Odom of the Los Angeles Lakers also appears to have broken down while Phoenix and San Antonio are still interested.
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The Mavericks have reportedly made an offer for Kings' forward Ron Artest, according to The Sacramento Bee.
Dallas has reportedly offered Jerry Stackhouse and Brandon Bass for Artest, but the Kings aren't expected to seriously consider trading with the Mavericks unless Josh Howard is included in the deal.
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Kings Jul 2008 Archive
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SI.com | Jul 16, 2008
The Lakers continue to be regarded as the favorites for Ron Artest as they offer Lamar Odom.
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SI.com | Jul 16, 2008
Dallas reportedly has had internal discussions about Ron Artest and may be willing to part with Josh Howard to get him.
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The Sacramento Bee | Jul 15, 2008
Kings' co-owner Joe Maloof has made it very clear to Ron Artest that the organization wasn't happy with his public trade demands.
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The Rocky Mountain News | Jul 15, 2008
Ron Artest expressed his desire to be traded earlier this week but would prefer not to land in Denver with the Nuggets.
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Sacramento Bee | Jul 15, 2008
Miami is believed to have interest in Ron Artest and be willing to part with Shawn Marion, whose $17.1 million deal also is expiring.
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ESPN | Jul 14, 2008
Kings' forward Ron Artest has continued to lament his decision to pass on the chance to become a free agent and is now hoping that he will be traded to a team more committed to him.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 10, 2008
The NBA announced today that Brad Miller of the Sacramento Kings has been suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.
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Sacramento Bee | Jul 10, 2008
According to a league source, the Lakers have contacted the Kings regarding Ron Artest and are believed to be offering forward Lamar Odom.
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ESPN | Jul 9, 2008
The Sacramento Kings officially re-signed point guard Beno Udrih to a five-year contract on Wednesday.
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ESPN | Jul 8, 2008
Jason Thompson signed his rookie contract with the Kings on Tuesday.
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The Sacramento Bee | Jul 8, 2008
Ron Artest sent an e-mail apology out to the Kings on Monday just one week after expressing regret over his decision not to opt out and enter free agency.
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ESPN | Jul 1, 2008
Ron Artest doesn't believe he'll be in Sacramento beyond the 2008-09 season.
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ESPN | Jul 1, 2008
The Kings found a way to keep Beno Udrih in Sacramento despite competition from the Clippers.
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ESPN | Jul 1, 2008
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.
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L.A. Times | Jul 1, 2008
Clippers Coach Mike Dunleavy met with point guard Beno Udrih in New York to discuss a multi-year deal moments after teams were allowed to talk to free agents.
