pe.com - 6/30/2009
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09:24 PM PDT on Monday, June 29, 2009 By JEFF EISENBERG The Press-Enterprise Jerry Buss paid $50,000 to play in a World Series of Poker tournament last weekend in Vegas, outlasting some accomplished pros before busting out in 36th place. Lakers fans had better hope he wasn't betting with money ...
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lakeshowlife.com - 6/30/2009
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lakeshowlife.com —
Mitch Kupchak’s coupon book filled with hometown discounts
is about to expire at 9:01pm pacific time tonight....
Free agent to be Trevor Ariza, a Los Angeles native, is not going to give his boyhood team a cut rate price for his services or at least his agent, David Lee, isn’t. ...
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Trevor Ariza is not Giving Mitch Kupchak a Coupon
cleveland.com - 7/2/2009
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cleveland.com —
Two players who didn't seem like they were
going to be available to the Cavaliers ended up...
in the team's crosshairs at the end of day one of the NBA free-agency period. According to several league sources, the Cavs are attempting to land Houston ...
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Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly make a play for Ron Artest
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Ariza looking for the big money
The Lakers Nation —
... PE.com: Trevor Ariza’s agent David Lee said Monday that the Lakers won’t receive a hometown discount from his client. ...
Trevor Ariza: Ready to Play Hardball
SLAM Online —
... Or, at the very least, his agent is: “While Ariza has maintained that he hopes to wear purple and gold again next season, agent David Lee said Monday that the Lakers won’t receive any hometown discount from his client. Lee declined to reveal how much of a raise Ariza will seek when he becomes an unrestricted free agent Tuesday night at 9:01 p.m., but he said the young forward’s upside should make him the most coveted wing player on the market…’It’s a question of how committed the Lakers are to competing again,’ [agent ...
Ariza Will Not Give The Lakers A Discount
Hooped Up —
... he’s got the free agent perfect storm going to get paid a lot of planetary credits. He’s young (24 years old), just won a championship, plays solid defence and GM’s see a lot potential in him.
If Scott Layden or Isiah Thomas were GM’s right now, they would offer Trevor Ariza a billion dollars and the Elephant Man’s bones to begin negotiations. But despite Zeke and Layden not having NBA GM jobs right now, Ariza is going to get paid large!
Via Press-Enterprise
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Ariza's Value as a Role Player is Greater Than Fading Stars of Free Agency
The Baseline —
Is Trevor Ariza the most valuable free agent in this summer's class? Let's ask that point-blank. Sean has him ranked No. 20 overall. But speaking to The Press-Enterprise, agent David Lee makes a pretty good case for the Lakers swingman:
Whereas fellow free agent forwards Hedo Turkoglu, Ron Artest and Shawn Marion will be in their 30s by the time next season tips off, Ariza turns 24 today and is just beginning to harness his immense potential.
"If you're doing a one-year or two-year deal, you could have all ...
NBA Free Agents Turn into Pumpkins at Midnight
The Big Lead —
... Miami? Probably the most-coveted on this list.
Rasheed Wallace, Pistons - Makes sense for a contender.
Allen Iverson, Pistons - Have read zero about where he might end up.
Ben Gordon, Bulls - It’s the Pistons, right?
Paul Millsap, Jazz - If the Thunder get him, we’d love their chances of a significant improvement next year.
Trevor Ariza, Lakers - He’s going to get paid, by the Lakers or somebody else.
Lamar Odom, ...
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The Lakers have just two primary objectives this off-season, re-signing Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza. Thus far things are going well enough with Lamar Odom, but the Ariza situation has taken a dramatic turn for the worse (allegedly).
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Ariza bleeds purple and gold
lakers.freedomblogging.com 6/30/2009 — Having just gotten off the phone with Trevor Ariza’s agent, it seems the Lakers forward seriously wants to re-sign with the team. How much?
Well, for one he is a Los Angeles guy, having grown up here and played high school (Westchester) and ...
Ariza Leaving Lakers
duelingcouches.blogspot.com 7/2/2009 — "Trevor Ariza's short but sweet stay in Los Angeles might be coming to an end. The 24-year-old swingman, who played a key role in the Lakers' run to their 15th NBA championship, is on the verge of leaving the club, sources close to the situation said on Wednesday. With at least five teams ...
Get Ariza NOW
brightsideofthesun.com 7/2/2009 — According to ESPN, Trevor Ariza is now set on leaving the Lakers due to apparent bad blood, and is willing to accept the mid-level amount.
I think the Suns should move on this, and fast. Here's why:
1. Youth - We could resign Hill and get someone like Dice or Smith. But why? ...
Off-Season Outlook: Trevor Ariza
lakersoffire.com 6/23/2009 — Now that the season is over and the O’Brien Trophy is safely stowed away in the confines of the Staples Center it is time to take a look back at the season that was and what each player must do to continue improving their game and make a repeat a reality. We’re kicking it off with ...
Trevor Ariza Wants To Feel Wanted
sportsradiointerviews.com 7/2/2009 — NBA players are human too - queue the piano. Hours before rumors were released that Trevor Ariza is leaving the Lakers for the Cavs, Ariza joined ESPN 710 in Los Angeles to share his thoughts on what he’s after in contract negotiations. If the rumor is true, and no sign-and-trade is ...
Free Agent Watch 2009: Ariza Wanted To Be Wanted, Makes Classic Blunder
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According to Jonathan Fegen of the Houston Chronicle, Trevor Ariza just wanted to be wanted. That’s why he agreed to a five year, $33 million deal with the Rockets on Thursday.
In a move that left basketball analysts across the country ...
Was the Artest/Ariza swap good for the Lakers?
scoresreport.com 7/10/2009 —
Yes? Like the majority of Laker fans, I really liked Trevor Ariza. In his previous five NBA seasons of virtual anonymity, Ariza never seemed to fit into the chemistry with his teams. Chalk it up to inexperience or the adjustment from college to the pros. Enter the 2008-9 season, and Ariza ...
The Lakers, The Luxury Tax And You
forumblueandgold.com 6/18/2009 —
Now the discussion begins about how we get this feeling again next year.
And we can’t start talking seriously about offseason moves until we have a discussion about the Lakers salary and financial situations — specifically the luxury tax. Sure, ...
Kobe Ready For Change of Scenery? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 7/1/2009
Fresh off his fourth NBA championship, Kobe Bryant had until Tuesday, June 30, to opt out of his final two years remaining on his current Los Angeles Laker contract. If he chose to do so, he would make himself an unrestricted free agent shocking the ...
Ariza Or Odom? The Great Debate —
Bleacher Report - NBA 7/2/2009
The free agent class of 2009 is greatly overshadowed by the star studded LeBron James, Dwayne Wade class of 2010, but for the Lakers, this offseason is heating up and becoming a pivotal time for a team looking to compete for back-to-back ...
