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lakeshowlife.com - 7/2/2009
Report: Artest To Sign With Lakers
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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 ...
NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston Rockets for Los Angeles Lakers
sports.espn.go.com - 7/3/2009
NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston Rockets for Los Angeles Lakers
— sports.espn.go.com — Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A." (more) NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston ...

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Lakers close to deal with Artest - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com - 7/2/2009
Lakers close to deal with Artest - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — Artest will likely want the full mid-level exception from the Lakers, which will work out to five years and about $32 million. (The NBA will soon announce the actual cost of a mid-level contract for next season.) Artest, who will be 30 in November, ... (more) Lakers close to deal with Artest - Los Angeles Times

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cbssports.com - 7/2/2009
Artest says he's signing with Lakers (UPDATE)
— cbssports.com — 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 ... (more) Artest says he's signing with Lakers (UPDATE)

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NBAMate:  Forget Trevor, we got Ron

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Forget Trevor, we got Ron
NBAMate — ... hates Kobe and vice versa, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. When this news becomes official and Kobe responds, he’ll say all the right things about being disappointed by Ariza’s departure and losing a “younger brother”, but deep down inside you can be sure that Kobe Bryant loves this move. Check these links for more info: John Hollinger’s take Forum Blue and Gold David Aldrige at NBA.com Lake Show Life

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