lakersoffire.com - 7/3/2009
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Jack is back, baby!
Or at least that is the story according to ESPN who claims have sources saying that Phil Jackson returning to the bench next year is a virtual certainty . Phil hasn’t yet made any public declarations himself as his early July deadline to make a decision draws ...
The Gift and the Curse
forumblueandgold.com 7/6/2009 —
I want to preface this post with the fact that I am truly going to miss Trevor Ariza. I wrote about Ariza a little while back and expressed my opinion that we should keep him. So, losing Trevor is a blow to me as a Lakers fan. At this ...
Artest on the Lakers: A List of Pros and Cons
sircharlesincharge.com 7/7/2009 —
My name is Patrick Crawley (a.k.a. The Basketball Fiend). I’m new to the FanSided roster, but I’ve been the managing editor over at Basketball Fiend for a year. I’m looking forward to contributing to Sir Charles in Charge and ...
Phil Jackson is coming back for XI
lakeshowlife.com 7/3/2009 — He's baaaaack
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that Phil Jackson will return as head coach for the 2009-10 season.
“After consulting with Lakers team internist Dr. John Moe, I feel confident that I can gainfully pursue an NBA season with another long playoff postseason. All ...
The Bill- Bill Question: A Retrospective
thelakersnavy.wordpress.com 7/3/2009 — So, almost one year ago, I wrote a story on another, more retarded website, warning the world about Ron Artest and his possible presence on the Lakers…one year later, it actually happened. In light of this recent acquisition, I am re-posting the story here:
There are few names in ...
Ron Artest as a Laker: Perfect
myespn.go.com 7/3/2009 — Smart basketball people may quibble. Ron Artest's shot selection may cause trouble. And Trevor Ariza will absolutely be missed, and may well blossom in Houston. John Hollinger has a very balanced view, saying it's essentially a net positive for the ...
Lakers reach agreement to add Ron Artest to squad
nba.com 7/3/2009 — The Los Angeles Lakers are not content to stand pat in defense of their latest championship. They reached an agreement Thursday with Houston Rockets free agent forward Ron Artest on a five-year deal using the team's mid-level exception that would pay ...
Lakers Elbow Way Back As Title Favorites
sportingnews.com 7/3/2009 — Less than two months ago, Ron Artest was on the floor of the Staples Center, chest-to-chest with guard Kobe Bryant in the heat of the Lakers-Rockets second-round playoff series. Artest thought he had gotten a cheap-shot elbow to the head from Bryant ...
The Lakers Will Get the Absolute Most Out of Ron Artest
bleacherreport.com 7/10/2009 — All the pieces are in the right place for the Lakers to get the best out of Ron Artest. Ron Artest took a pay cut to come to L.A. for one reason—he knows this is his best chance to get a ring. In an interview with ESPN—after it was ...
Artest says he's signing with Lakers (UPDATE)
cbssports.com 7/2/2009 — Posted on: July 2, 2009 6:56 pm Edited on: July 2, 2009 7:16 pm Score: 208 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Shaq can have LeBron. Ron Artest says he'll take Kobe. Artest, whose versatility and toughness have made him one of the most ...
Hey, Trevor Ariza…How Does My ARTEST Taste? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
As a Lakers fan, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Trevor Ariza for two reasons: 1) He played a significant role in the Lakers winning the NBA Championship, and 2) He just played an even more significant role in better positioning the Lakers ...