NBA Trade Rumors: 10 Possible Landing Spots for Ron Artest

With the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, rumors are starting to intensify as teams are looking to fill holes in their roster before the postseason.

While a lot of the rumors have been focused on Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest has slowly started to surface into the headlines.

Artest is averaging a career-low 28 minutes per game and has been complaining about his lack of playing time recently. The 11-year veteran is also averaging a career low in points (8.2), rebounds (3.0) and steals (1.4).

This has translated into frustration for Artest and rumors have begun to swirl.

With the Lakers sitting on the No. 3 seed in the West and having a sub-par record against elite teams, they seem to be in the market for a trade. Artest is a perfect bargaining chip for teams looking to acquire cap relief next season when his contract comes off the books.

Here are 10 potential landing spots for Artest.

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