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? ...

Ariza Watch
lakersoffire.com 7/2/2009 — Is it possible the dream to repeat is unraveling already? 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).  ...

Artest > Ariza
mvn.com 7/3/2009 — So, yeah, Trevor Ariza and Ron Artest swapped teams. Ariza is going to be saddled with more responsibilities in a team that MIGHT have trouble making the playoffs while Artest is going to be asked (and probably willing) to be a #2, 3, 4, 5, or even #6 option in a championship team. Last we ...

Where He’ll Land: 2009 NBA Free Agents
downswinging.com 7/2/2009 — Last night, the Detroit Pistons confirmed the acquisitions of Ben Gordon, from the Chicago Bulls and Charlie Villanueva, formerly of the Milwaukee Bucks. While Ben Gordon’s fit with the Pistons, a team who pride themselves on slow deliberate offensive schemes and a ...

Free Agency: Day 2
humanhighlightblog.com 7/3/2009 — The only Hawks news came from Sekou Smith, who was tracking the hows and whys of Josh Chilldress' visit to Milwaukee. The Hawks say they'll match anything MLE and less, and with Childress perhaps not wanting to take a chance of having to be in Atlanta, he might head back to Greece if he doesn't ...

Suns Rumors: Does Nash want out?
valleyofthesuns.com 7/6/2009 — Is Nash looking ahead to finishing off his career in a different uniform? (AP/Thearon W. Henderson) As Suns fans anxiously wait to see what direction their franchise will be going this season, the same could be said 10 times over for star ...

Ariza Rockets To Houston Via Free Agency
slamdunkcentral.com 7/4/2009 — The Cavaliers have once again lost out on a free agent they were taking a hard look at, as the LA Times among other sources report that Lakers free agent Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment with the Houston Rockets. It’s an interesting twist, as the Rockets lost Ron Artest ...

Artest versus Ariza
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 7/4/2009 — "You're a player but only because you be playin' yaself."--Jeru the Damaja, "Ya Playin' Yaself" A prime example of the media's never-ending quest to completely misunderstand how basketball games are won and lost is the sudden elevation of Trevor Ariza to "elite" status. I've lost track of how ...

NBA Free Agency After 2 Days: Artest, BG & CV31, Gortat, and Ariza
outsidetheboxscore.blogspot.com 7/3/2009 — Monday, I posted a list of the top 30 free agents this NBA off season, imho of course. Teams were permitted to begin courting free agents Wednesday. After two days, we know a great deal about how all this is going to shake out. Let's remember that none of these agreements go official until ...

Adios Ariza, Ron Artest is Much Better
hoopsvine.com 7/3/2009 — The Lakers lose Trevor Ariza to the Rockets. The Rockets lose Ron Artest to the Lakers. Surely you agree that Los Angeles is the winner of this free agent signing swap – right? As a role player, I love Ariza’s game. But what is Houston’s plan for him with Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady both ...

Cavs welcome Shaq to Cleveland — FOXSports.com News for NBA 7/2/2009
Shaquille O'Neal has joined his Cleveland teammates - and says he can help them win a title. Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O'Neal was introduced Thursday as a Cavalier before cheering young fans at the team's suburban practice ...

Shaq reveals new motto: 'Win a ring for the King' — FOXSports.com News for NBA 7/2/2009
Shaquille O'Neal has joined his Cleveland teammates - and says he can help them win a title. Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O'Neal was introduced Thursday as a Cavalier before cheering young fans at the team's suburban practice ...

Phoenix Police: Mercury's Taurasi Cited for DUI — NYT > Pro Basketball 7/3/2009
PHOENIX (AP) -- Phoenix police say leading Phoenix Mercury scorer Diana Taurasi (tohr-AH'-see) was cited for drunken driving just a few hours after the club's win over the Seattle Storm.

Phoenix police: Mercury's Taurasi cited for DUI — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball 7/3/2009
PHOENIX - Phoenix police say leading Phoenix Mercury scorer Diana Taurasi (tohr-AH'-see) was cited for drunken driving just a few hours after the club's win over the Seattle Storm.

Shaq: The Best Thing That Ever Happaned To The NBA — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
1992 was a sad year for the NBA, Ervin "Magic" Johnson had tested positive HIV and announced that he would immediately retire (only to come back years later and play 32 games as a power forward). Larry Bird had announced retirement to go ...