Miami Heat has contacted Iverson and Artest, insiders say
miamiherald.com 7/2/2009 — Amid a cost-conscious approach to improving the roster this summer, the Miami Heat's attempts to upgrade through free agency apparently aren't being discounted.

Source: Miami Heat makes long-shot inquiry about Allen Iverson
palmbeachpost.com 7/3/2009 — CHRIS PERKINS Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Thursday, July 02, 2009 MIAMI The Heat's process of free agent due diligence agency has led it to inquire about Detroit guard Allen Iverson, according to a NBA source, but the source said the Heat is ...

Heat interested in Iverson
novafantasysports.com 7/3/2009 — Update: The Miami Heat have interest in free agent guard Allen Iverson, according to the Miami Herald. Fantasy Impact: Iverson had a horrible 2008-09 season according to his standards, averaging the worst PPG of his career. It would be scary with him and Wade in Miami, but the questions would ...

Allen Iverson a later-rather-than-now issue for Heat
blogs.sun-sentinel.com 7/3/2009 — To a degree, an Allen Iverson-Heat marriage makes sense. For years, Pat Riley has run a last-chance saloon.  ...

Artest To The Lakers
celticsblog.com 7/3/2009 — More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP Ron Ron to LA LA Land Browse more photos » CBS Sports reports: Artest, whose versatility and toughness have made him one of the ...

Ron Artest On How He Made The Decision (video)
youtube.com 7/5/2009 — Ron Artest explains why he's going to the Los Angeles Lakers

Report: Artest To Sign With Lakers
lakeshowlife.com 7/2/2009 — Goodbye Trevor Ariza, hello Ron Artest? Looks like it. Ron Artest just told CBSSports.com senior writer Ken Berger that he’ll be signing with the Lakers. Here’s a screenshot, because right now it’s just on the Breaking News bar… More to come. Just wanted to get this ...

Coach knows Artest
probasketballnews.com 7/3/2009 — Eric Musselman says Ron Artest will be a perfect fit for the Lakers. And as a man who once coached Artest, Musselman should know. Sam Amico's free agent notebook.

Allen Iverson Wants to Play 6 More Years
nba.fanhouse.com 7/9/2009 — by Matt Watson At this time last summer, Allen Iverson was one of the highest-paid players in the game and generally regarded as a superstar enjoying the final years of his prime. One failed season in Detroit, he's become a complete afterthought.  ...

Memphis Grizzlies chase Allen Iverson but think Miami Heat lead race
sports.espn.go.com 7/13/2009 — The Grizzlies are interested in Allen Iverson but think the Heat are the favorite to land him.

Houston Rockets-Trevor Ariza Are Talking — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/2/2009
After rumors of Ron Artest signing with the Lakers were tweeted around on Twitter, it seems like the tables have turned for the Houston Rockets. The Associated Press (first reported on KRIV-TV) is reporting that Rockets general manager Daryl ...

Ron Artest Headed to L.A — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
CBSsports.com is reporting Ron Artest is saying that he will sign with the Lakers and leave the Houston Rockets. The latest rumor was that LeBron was recruiting Artest. Artest had texted ESPN.com saying “I’m happy to say I’m going ...

Reports: Artest to sign with Lakers on Thursday — SI.com - NBA 7/2/2009
ATLANTA (SI.com) -- The Lakers Lakers are close to reaching an agreement with Houston forward Ron Artest, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Ron Artest Heading to the LA Lakers — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
Talk about the rich getting richer. That must be the motto of the NBA offseason. Already we have seen Vince Carter go to Orlando, Richard Jefferson to the Spurs, and Shaquille O'Neal was introduced with the Cleveland Cavaliers today. Not to be ...

Breaking News: Ron Artest To Sign With The Lakers — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/2/2009
Ron Artest may have gotten into an argument and nearly a fight with Kobe Bryant during the playoffs, but it looks like they will be teammates for the 2009-'10 season. The Los Angeles Lakers are in the process of signing the shutdown defender. "I ...