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Artest guarantees playoff berth for Kings
Published 12/5/2007 at NBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... the February deadline. However, Artest said he's determined to make the most of whatever time he has left in town."I know we're going to be playing (in the playoffs) in April," said Artest, who made a playoff prediction shortly after being traded to Sacramento from Indiana two seasons ago that held true. "I know we're going to be playing in April. I've been playing too long to be not making the playoffs. Especially two years in a row. I've got to get in the playoffs." Source: Sacramento Bee Related: ...

NBA Front-Row Seat: Beno Udrih, Carlos Delfino, Al Horford, and More
Published 12/8/2007 by Brian at Empty the Bench
... career, Beno Udrih seems to have found a team that appreciates his considerable talents and knows he can contribute on a nightly basis. Since joining the Sacramento Kings, Udrih has played just over 35 minutes a game, posting respectable averages of 14.3 points, 4 assists, 46% FG, 88.6% FT, and 1.2 steals. With incumbent starter Mike Bibby out indefinitely, Udrih should continue to see big minutes for the Kings, who’ve been surprisingly competitive so far. Some people even think they’re going to the playoffs . - At times petulant, disinterested, and just plain pouty during ...