lakersoffire.com - 6/23/2009
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Now that the season is over and the O’Brien Trophy is safely stowed away in the confines of the Staples Center it is time to take a look back at the season that was and what each player must do to continue improving their game and make a repeat a reality. We’re kicking it off with ...
The Lakers Need Trevor Ariza, and Trevor Ariza Needs the Lakers
bleacherreport.com 7/3/2009 — For the past two days, I have been hearing reports about Trevor Ariza leaving the Lakers. The reason he is about to leave is because the Lakers are refusing to give him more than the mid-level exception, which is $5.36 million. The new contract would ...
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? ...
Can’t Lose Situation - Part II
forumblueandgold.com 6/23/2009 —
We’ve talked finances . We’ve talked Lamar Odom . And despite these being very specific topics, Trevor Ariza is the guy whose name has come up in both of these conversations. This is a testament to his incredible importance to our ...
Trevor Ariza Wants To Feel Wanted
sportsradiointerviews.com 7/2/2009 — NBA players are human too - queue the piano. Hours before rumors were released that Trevor Ariza is leaving the Lakers for the Cavs, Ariza joined ESPN 710 in Los Angeles to share his thoughts on what he’s after in contract negotiations. If the rumor is true, and no sign-and-trade is ...
Free Agent Watch 2009: Ariza Wanted To Be Wanted, Makes Classic Blunder
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According to Jonathan Fegen of the Houston Chronicle, Trevor Ariza just wanted to be wanted. That’s why he agreed to a five year, $33 million deal with the Rockets on Thursday.
In a move that left basketball analysts across the country ...
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 ...
Trevor Ariza the Consolation Prize?
blazersedge.com 7/2/2009 — As Blazer Ninja pointed out in a Fanshot, RealGM has reposted a YahooSports Twitter saying that league executives feel that either Toronto or Portland, whichever team loses out on Hedo Turkoglu, will offer a $32-$40 million contract to L*kers reserve Trevor Ariza.
Now obviously ...
Was the Artest/Ariza swap good for the Lakers?
scoresreport.com 7/10/2009 —
Yes? Like the majority of Laker fans, I really liked Trevor Ariza. In his previous five NBA seasons of virtual anonymity, Ariza never seemed to fit into the chemistry with his teams. Chalk it up to inexperience or the adjustment from college to the pros. Enter the 2008-9 season, and Ariza ...
Ariza bleeds purple and gold
lakers.freedomblogging.com 6/30/2009 — Having just gotten off the phone with Trevor Ariza’s agent, it seems the Lakers forward seriously wants to re-sign with the team. How much?
Well, for one he is a Los Angeles guy, having grown up here and played high school (Westchester) and ...
Kobe Pay Cut? Maybe if He Owned the Team —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/22/2009
Now that the Lakers are the 2009 NBA Champions, the talk has begun on how they could repeat their success next year. Two of the major pieces to this championship run, namely Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza, are unrestricted free agents, but both have ...
NHL Concludes Successful Season… Now What? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/23/2009
The NHL just finished its most successful playoffs in decades. The commissioner of the NHL, Gary Bettman could not have asked for more to promote his league. He got an entertaining seven game series between the three best young talents in the league ...