"TMZ reports that Ron Artest is in discussions to join the cast of popular television gameshow "Dancing with the Stars" as a contestant:

Nothing's official yet -- but sources tell us, both Artest and "Dancing" producers have been in touch to hash out a possible deal ... and Ron's pretty excited about the prospect.But here's the catch -- "Dancing" won't end 'til November and basketball season typically starts in October ... which means if the lockout ends early, Ron could be S.O.L.

This is a terrible idea for any NBA player, plain and simple. "