Artest Avoids Cruelty Pin

Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest won't face animal cruelty charges for allegedly failing to feed his dog, the Placer County district attorney's office said Friday.

Deputy District Attorney Jeff Wilson said there was insufficient evidence to charge either Artest or his wife, Kimsha, with animal cruelty or neglect.

"The evidence reviewed included witness statements, photographs and multiple reports from veterinarians," Wilson said in a written statement.

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Deja Vu? Whisenant And Carlesimo Candidates For Sacramento Job

As he was last season, former WNBA coach John Whisenant is a top candidate for the Sacramento Kings position.

A league source said that San Antonio Spurs assistant P.J. Carlesimo is also a candidate for the position.

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Porter Wants Another Chance, Eyes Sacramento Job

With the Sacramento Kings firing of head coach Eric Musselman last week, Pistons lead assistant Terry Porter may become a candidate to become his successor.

Porter said on Saturday that he would like another opportunity to be a head coach.

"Yeah, I want to get to that position again," said Porter, "but we're trying to win a championship. That's what my focus is on right now."

Porter, whose first stint as an NBA assistant was during the 2002-2003 season in Sacramento, was the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks from 2003-2005.

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