Maybe it's realizing how foolishly he has self-destructed, or maybe it's feeling the significant damage his actions have caused the team...
In any case, Artest's injury recovery date, as he actively undergoes post-surgery treatment, has been moved up.
In mid-January, Artest recovered nearly half a month early, giving team GM Mulin the opportunity to strengthen this defending champion team.
However, Artest's trade value, far below Mulin's psychological expectations, immediately drenched Mulin with cold water.
Externally, no one denies Artest's abilities.
But Artest's experiences clashing with management at both Indiana City and the Bay Area have substantially reduced his trade value.
In the NBA, a player's trade value is never solely based on their on-court performance.
Factors like age, potential, and commercial value all influence a player's specific trade value.
Among these...
A player's stable personality also affects the offers from teams wanting to trade for him.
