chron.com - 5/18/2009
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LOS ANGELES — Ron Artest made his free-agent hopes clear in ways subtle and obvious. He spoke about next season, about growing with the Rockets’ young players and going farther in his second season with the Rockets than in his first. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, “Yes, ...
emptythebench.com - 5/19/2009
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emptythebench.com —
Despite taking the LA Lakers to the brink
of elimination in what was the most exciting Houston...
postseason since 1997, the Rockets nonetheless find themselves in an all-too-familiar position: sitting at home watching someone else battle on in the championship quest. Where do they go from here?
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The Way Forward for the Houston Rockets
talkhoops.net - 5/17/2009
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talkhoops.net —
Los Angeles Lakers 89, Houston Rockets 70 This
was to be expected, right? The Los Angeles Lakers...
finally took a game seriously for just the second time in their last four games against the Rockets and put away a scrappy but completely under-talented (due to injury) Houston team. It was a ...
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2009 NBA Playoffs: Lakers-Rockets Game 7 Recap
msn.foxsports.com - 5/20/2009
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Ron-Ron Wants to Return
SLAM Online —
... Artest likes playing in Houston: “If that still did not spell out how he hopes things will go, he was asked if his preference is to return if things work out in contract negotiations. ‘Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,” Artest said. ‘That is yes. I just know this team was so good, I think we’ll grow together.’ The Rockets have been just as clear about their hopes. ‘He has a desire to come back,’ Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said. ‘We have a desire to make it work. That’s step one with a lot of steps from here.’ The ...
If Ron Artest Stays, Houston is His Team
The Baseline —
... As much as this might fill the Houston faithful with trepidation, Ron Artest figures prominently in the answer to any or all of these questions (yes, even the Brooks one, somehow). And make no mistake, Ron Ron -- whose deal is up this summer -- knows what's up and would like to stick around. From the Houston Chronicle: “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. That is yes. I just know this team was so good, I think we’ll grow together.” ...
The Way Forward for the Houston Rockets
Empty the Bench —
... Next, the Rockets have to face the upcoming unrestricted free agency of two of their key contributors, Ron Artest and Von Wafer. Artest has already said he wants to be back and GM Daryl Morey has gone public saying he wants Artest back. ...
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slamdunkcentral.com 5/19/2009 —
The Houston Rockets season came to an end on Sunday as they lost game seven of the Western Semi-Final series to the Los Angeles Lakers. On Monday Rockets veteran forward Ron Artest who will become a free agent at the end of the NBA Finals made it quite clear there is only one place he wants ...
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Artest A Free Agent, Should Make For An Interesting Summer
sportsradiointerviews.com 5/22/2009 — Step 1: Accomplished. Ron Artest signed a one-year deal this past off-season, hoping to play well and then capitalize on a good 2008-2009 campaign by inking a multi-year contract this coming summer. People claim he was simply staying out of trouble ...
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Bleacher Report - NBA 5/18/2009
After a promising offseason acquisition, the Houston Rockets looked as though they could be a prime contender heading into 2009. With a roster that is highlighted by Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, regardless of who the rest of the ...
