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Ron Artest Going to Houston Rockets

Fiery forward expected to make Houston a title contender

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 30, 2008 3:07 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Houston Rockets have made a deal to acquire Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings, reports the Houston Chronicle. The gifted but hot-tempered forward is expected to give the Rockets a big boost toward chances at a title shot. The Rockets will give up... Read full story »

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