Playing without Mike Bibby and Ron Artest the first seven games of the season was not an easy task for Sacramento Kings who started the season 2-5.But Artest’ suspension is over and he may be in the starting line-up tonight against Minnesota Timberwolves.

Playing at a high level helps Artest for all the obvious reasons but also because it’s a contract year. He has an early contract termination option that, if exercised, would make him a free agent next summer.