Carl alluded to it in the comments in the below thread, but to emphasize: This is perfect, on every level, for the Kings.

Petrie won't take a bad offer if he knows good ones are out there … so Artest could last in Sacramento until the winter. The other top players — Kevin Martin, Brad Miller, Beno Udrih — know they only have to wait out Artest's on-court temperment a few months at most. (They may genuinely like him in the locker room, but it's clear he is one of the most difficult players to share the court with. Have fun, Kobe.)

Really, we owe Ron-Ron our gratitude for requesting a trade. Thank you, Ron.