Ira Newble to sign with Lakers
The Lakers Nation —
Swingman Ira Newble has decided to sign a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, choosing them over the Cavs.
A source said the Cavs offered Newble a spot on the team Wednesday, but the two sides could not agree on certain terms of his return.
The Cavs traded Newble to the Seattle SuperSonics last month, but never gave away his locker. Newble was eligible to rejoin the Cavs on Tuesday.
The Cavs still have one open roster spot that they may fill by early next week.
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Newble to LA?
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From the Akron Beacon Journal: "Swingman Ira Newble has decided to sign a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, choosing them over the Cavs. A source said the Cavs offered Newble a spot on the team Wednesday, but the two sides could not agree on certain terms of his return."No confirmation yet from either the team or any of the local rags, but as soon as we learn something more definitive, we'll pass it along. Newble is a solid defender who would add some depth to the Laker rotation and give them another option with Trevor Ariza on the shelf. How much he'll help remains to be seen, but given the negligible cost in bringing him in, there's ...
