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Hours after learning that Ron Artest had agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Rockets have filled his spot by agreeing to a deal with Trevor Ariza, Ken Berger reports .
Ariza was reportedly upset that the Lakers were only willing to offer him the mid-level exception to re-sign ...
sports.espn.go.com - 7/3/2009
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Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to
sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close...
to the process.
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NBA free agency: Trevor Ariza verballly agrees to sign ...
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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."
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NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston ...
latimes.com - 7/2/2009
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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, ...
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Lakers close to deal with Artest - Los Angeles Times
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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 ...
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 ...
Breaking News: Ron Artest Signs With The Los Angeles Lakers
blacksportsonline.com 7/2/2009 — Sources inside of Ron Artest's camp have confirmed with me a CBS Sports report that Artest has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers is true.
blacksportsonline.com 7/2/2009 — Sources inside of Ron Artest's camp have confirmed with me a CBS Sports report that Artest has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers is true.
Ron Artest signs with the Lakers
nba.fanhouse.com 7/2/2009 — No terms yet, but apparently Ron is headed to LA, saying he doesn't care about the money.
nba.fanhouse.com 7/2/2009 — No terms yet, but apparently Ron is headed to LA, saying he doesn't care about the money.
The Lakers Just Got Crazier
redsarmy.com 7/2/2009 — It looks like Ron Artest is signing with the Lakers: "I'm definitely going to L.A. -- to sign, yeah," Artest said in a phone interview. "Lakers, Lakers, Lakers. I'm in L.A. right now." "I don't really care about the money," Artest said. ...
redsarmy.com 7/2/2009 — It looks like Ron Artest is signing with the Lakers: "I'm definitely going to L.A. -- to sign, yeah," Artest said in a phone interview. "Lakers, Lakers, Lakers. I'm in L.A. right now." "I don't really care about the money," Artest said. ...
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 ...
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Ron Artest tells CBS Sports.com he's signing with the Lakers
tonyblogs.net 7/2/2009 — Ron Artest has told CBS Sports.com senior basketball writer Ken Berger that he will sign with the Lakers. This has been rumored for a few days but I wasn't sure what to make of it. Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest didn't exactly get along during the season of the NBA playoffs, but this is ...
tonyblogs.net 7/2/2009 — Ron Artest has told CBS Sports.com senior basketball writer Ken Berger that he will sign with the Lakers. This has been rumored for a few days but I wasn't sure what to make of it. Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest didn't exactly get along during the season of the NBA playoffs, but this is ...
Ron Artest to the Lakers?
sports.yahoo.com 7/3/2009 — How in the world does this work? Seriously, at any point during last year's Finals, was anyone telling themselves, "damn, the Lakers really need Ron Artest " ?!? Apparently, for whatever reason, the Lakers are close to a deal with Ron ...
sports.yahoo.com 7/3/2009 — How in the world does this work? Seriously, at any point during last year's Finals, was anyone telling themselves, "damn, the Lakers really need Ron Artest " ?!? Apparently, for whatever reason, the Lakers are close to a deal with Ron ...
Lakers strengthen repeat hopes by signing Artest
theredzonereport.com 7/3/2009 — Goodbye Trevor Ariza, hello Ron Artest...and a second straight NBA title?
theredzonereport.com 7/3/2009 — Goodbye Trevor Ariza, hello Ron Artest...and a second straight NBA title?
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fearthesword.com 7/3/2009 — Yahoo! Sports: The L.A. Times and CBS Sports are reporting that Ron Artest is close to agreeing to terms with the Lakers. What's this mean for Trevor Ariza and the Cavs?
fearthesword.com 7/3/2009 — Yahoo! Sports: The L.A. Times and CBS Sports are reporting that Ron Artest is close to agreeing to terms with the Lakers. What's this mean for Trevor Ariza and the Cavs?
The Bill- Bill Question: A Retrospective
thelakersnavy.wordpress.com 7/3/2009 — So, almost one year ago, I wrote a story on another, more retarded website, warning the world about Ron Artest and his possible presence on the Lakers…one year later, it actually happened. In light of this recent acquisition, I am re-posting the story here: There are few names in ...
thelakersnavy.wordpress.com 7/3/2009 — So, almost one year ago, I wrote a story on another, more retarded website, warning the world about Ron Artest and his possible presence on the Lakers…one year later, it actually happened. In light of this recent acquisition, I am re-posting the story here: There are few names in ...
The Incestuous World of the NBA | MAD BALLIN'
hotnonporn.com 7/3/2009 — Although it's probably nothing more than coincidence, I find it quite amusing that Ron Artest is set to sign with the Lakers and that Trevor Ariza has verbally committed to the Rockets . Artest and Ariza aren't bit players whose movements don't make an impact, but key cogs in their respective ...
hotnonporn.com 7/3/2009 — Although it's probably nothing more than coincidence, I find it quite amusing that Ron Artest is set to sign with the Lakers and that Trevor Ariza has verbally committed to the Rockets . Artest and Ariza aren't bit players whose movements don't make an impact, but key cogs in their respective ...
Ron Artest Will Be A Laker
forumblueandgold.com 7/3/2009 — Things are about to get even more interesting for the Lakers. Ron Artest will be a Laker come July 8 (nothing can be finalized until then, just as a caution), And he comes at a very good price — three years of the mid-level exception. Or three ...
forumblueandgold.com 7/3/2009 — Things are about to get even more interesting for the Lakers. Ron Artest will be a Laker come July 8 (nothing can be finalized until then, just as a caution), And he comes at a very good price — three years of the mid-level exception. Or three ...
Artest Joining Kobe in Hollywood
thesportsbank.net 7/3/2009 — by: David Kay When it comes down to it, the Lakers and Rockets pretty much swapped Ron Artest for Trevor Ariza straight up. Thursday, Artest reached an agreement with the defending champs on a 3-year deal worth about $18 million. Houston responded by stealing the Lakers’ Trevor Ariza for ...
thesportsbank.net 7/3/2009 — by: David Kay When it comes down to it, the Lakers and Rockets pretty much swapped Ron Artest for Trevor Ariza straight up. Thursday, Artest reached an agreement with the defending champs on a 3-year deal worth about $18 million. Houston responded by stealing the Lakers’ Trevor Ariza for ...
Artest to LA Lakers; Ariza to Rockets
blazersedge.com 7/3/2009 — Was holding off a bit to wait for confirmation on the dollars... Looks like Ron Artest is headed to LA LA for 3 years and $18 million. Ken Berger broke this story . Trading jerseys with Ron somewhere over New Mexico will be Trevor Ariza , who is getting 5 years and ...
blazersedge.com 7/3/2009 — Was holding off a bit to wait for confirmation on the dollars... Looks like Ron Artest is headed to LA LA for 3 years and $18 million. Ken Berger broke this story . Trading jerseys with Ron somewhere over New Mexico will be Trevor Ariza , who is getting 5 years and ...
Lakers’ Fearsome Foursome: Artest, Kobe, Odom And Pau
lakeshowlife.com 7/3/2009 — ESPN’s Chris Broussard is reporting that Ron Artest and the Lakers have agreed on a three-year, $18 million deal. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of this signing, is that the Lakers now, at least on paper, have one of the most-imposing foursomes ever to step on NBA ...
lakeshowlife.com 7/3/2009 — ESPN’s Chris Broussard is reporting that Ron Artest and the Lakers have agreed on a three-year, $18 million deal. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of this signing, is that the Lakers now, at least on paper, have one of the most-imposing foursomes ever to step on NBA ...
Ron Artest and Trevor Ariza Signings Analysis
walterfootball.com 7/3/2009 — David Kay breaks down the signings of Ron Artest and Trevor Ariza. Who won, the Lakers or Rockets? http://walterfootball.com/nba2009artestariza.php
walterfootball.com 7/3/2009 — David Kay breaks down the signings of Ron Artest and Trevor Ariza. Who won, the Lakers or Rockets? http://walterfootball.com/nba2009artestariza.php
Ron Artest in LALA Land
thatnbalotterypick.blogspot.com 7/3/2009 — The NBA Free Agency Period is in full swing and Ron Artest has decided to pull the first big shocker as he will be joining the Los Angeles Lakers to pair up with Kobe Bryant. The news came across the wire yesterday as Artest told Ken Berger of CBSSports.com that he was in Los Angeles to sign ...
thatnbalotterypick.blogspot.com 7/3/2009 — The NBA Free Agency Period is in full swing and Ron Artest has decided to pull the first big shocker as he will be joining the Los Angeles Lakers to pair up with Kobe Bryant. The news came across the wire yesterday as Artest told Ken Berger of CBSSports.com that he was in Los Angeles to sign ...
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If you’re Trevor Ariza, Ron Artest, or the Los Angeles Lakers, this all makes perfect sense.
If you’re Ariza, you feel disrespected.
It’s hard not to take this personally when you just played a ...
Forget Trevor, we got Ron — NBAMate
Ron Artest is going to be a Laker . The guy that almost came to blows with Kobe Bryant during the Lakers-Rockets series will now be his teammate. Kobe, you want to follow in MJ’s footsteps? You now officially have your Dennis Rodman.
More thoughts on this move (and the Pistons ...
Artest to sign with the Lakers — Cleveland Cavaliers News
The Los Angeles Lakers are close to reaching an agreement with Houston forward Ron Artest, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Artest, an unrestricted free agent, is expected to agree to terms Thursday after spending the day meeting with Lakers executives.
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Ron Artest Claims He's Going To The Lakers — Indy Cornrows
Ken Berger reports that Ron Artest has come to an agreement to sign a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers . The original source for Berger's story was Artest himself, so Berger did the smart thing and tracked down another source who corroborated Ronnie's declaration.
There has been ...
Ron Artest to Sign with the Los Angeles Lakers — YOU BEEN BLINDED
The Los Angeles Times is reporting Ron Artest will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers later this afternoon. Former Laker swingman Trevor Ariza decided not to take the team’s offer leaving the door open for LA to bring in Ron Artest.
Artest comes to the Lakers at the cheap price of ...
Artest Joining Forces With Kobe in L.A. — Courtside
Ron Artest has shocked much of the basketball world, deciding to sign a deal with the L.A. Lakers, joining forces with his rival, Kobe Bryant. Details to follow.
Lakers Get Artest — SportsFilter
Shaq can have LeBron. Ron Artest says he'll take Kobe. Artest, whose versatility and toughness have made him one of the most coveted and combustible players in the NBA, told CBSSports.com Thursday that he's signing with the Lakers. "I'm definitely going to L.A. -- to sign, yeah," Artest said in ...
Ron Artest says he’s a Laker — Dime Magazine
Who knows what the read into what comes out of Ron Artest’s mouth (or his Twitter page) these days, but actual real-life Ron-Ron just told a CBS Sports reporter that he is in fact signing with the Lakers.
“I’m definitely going to L.A. — to sign, yeah,” Artest said. ...
Report: Artest says he’s signing with the Lakers, and the circus begins again — Kawakami
Ken Berger of CBSSports.com talked to Ron Artest a little while ago, and he got a full blast of the Ron-Ron scoopage:
Artest said he’s definitely signing with the Lakers, with the full parameters still to be determined, though it almost has to be at the mid-level exception.
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Artest Says He's Signing With Lakers — The Baseline
While most everyone has been wondering whether the Lakers could re-sign both Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza, apparently L.A. was busy courting another big-name free-agent forward: Ron Artest.
Artest told cbssports.com that he's signing with the Lakers after meeting with owner Jerry Buss on ...
Ron Artest to the Lakers, says Ron Artest — Lakers Blog
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Points in the Paint — BallerBlogger.com
Ron Artest says he’s signing with the Lakers . Given Ron-Ron’s recent behavior , I’m going to take this report with a grain of salt. I’m a Ron Artest believer. He was a model citizen last season, and remains one of the league’s elite defenders. Pairing Artest ...
Looks like Ron Artest will be a Laker — Blazers Blog
No Trevor Ariza? No problem. Just replace him with Ron Artest. CBSSpots.com's Ken Berger first reported this news from Artest himself and now the L.A. Times is saying the two sides are close to a deal:...
Ron Artest, the Lakers and You — Sactown Royalty
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Report: Artest to sign with Lakers — SmackCaster SmackBlog
Big day in LA as Ron Artest has told CBSSports.com’s Ken Berger he will sign with the Lakers. The rich getting richer or would Artest be a better fit on Clippers? So long, Trevor Ariza. Like this move or no?
Ron Artest is signing with the Lakers — FanIQ Blog
The Cleveland Cavaliers were going hard after Ron Artest, even having him meet with LeBron, but that didn't matter. Ron Artest is signing with the LA Lakers.
"I'm definitely going to L.A. -- to sign, yeah," Artest said in a phone interview. "Lakers, Lakers, Lakers. I'm in ...
As a reminder, Ron Artest has no objection to playing for the Lakers — Lakers Blog
Over the past few seasons, we've been given periodic reminders from Team Artest, and here's one more. Ron Ron's agent David Bauman, quoted by Jeff Eisenberg at the PE.com, notes that his client and LA go together like peas and carrots: "Ron's tight with Kobe," Bauman said. "From a basketball ...
Lakers Poised to Lose Ariza to Rockets, Gain Artest — NYT > Pro Basketball
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Free agent Trevor Ariza is poised to leave the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers and join the Houston Rockets, while Ron Artest is expected to head in the other direction, according to local media reports on Thursday.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Free agent Trevor Ariza is poised to leave the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers and join the Houston Rockets, while Ron Artest is expected to head in the other direction, according to local media reports on Thursday.
Artest Going to Lakers — NYT > Pro Basketball
HOUSTON (AP) -- Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
HOUSTON (AP) -- Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
VIDEO: Hill on Artest reportedly joining Lakers — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Lakers fans, don't worry even though the unpredictable Ron Artest is set to join L.A. Kobe and Co. will keep him in line, Randy Hill says.
Lakers fans, don't worry even though the unpredictable Ron Artest is set to join L.A. Kobe and Co. will keep him in line, Randy Hill says.
Ariza's move to Houston was about respect — NBA.com: News
The Houston Rockets, fresh off losing Ron Artest to the Los Angeles Lakers, have essentially swapped players by agreeing to terms with Lakers free agent forward Trevor Ariza, whom Artest will be replacing in Los Angeles. The deal will be for five ...
The Houston Rockets, fresh off losing Ron Artest to the Los Angeles Lakers, have essentially swapped players by agreeing to terms with Lakers free agent forward Trevor Ariza, whom Artest will be replacing in Los Angeles. The deal will be for five ...
BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Agrees To a Three-Year Deal With the Lakers — Bleacher Report - NBA
On the same day that the Lakers lose Trevor Ariza to Houston, well let's say they returned the favor. On SportsCenter, Ron Artest says he reached a verbal agreement for a three-year deal with the Lakers. Artest played one year for the ...
On the same day that the Lakers lose Trevor Ariza to Houston, well let's say they returned the favor. On SportsCenter, Ron Artest says he reached a verbal agreement for a three-year deal with the Lakers. Artest played one year for the ...
Artest, Lakers reach verbal agreement — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ron Artest: The Dennis Rodman For Kobe Bryant — Bleacher Report - NBA
The recent reports of the Houston Forward Ron Artest heading to the Los Angeles Lakers was surprising to say the least. Ron Artest is known for being one of the premier defenders of his time winning the 2004 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. His ...
The recent reports of the Houston Forward Ron Artest heading to the Los Angeles Lakers was surprising to say the least. Ron Artest is known for being one of the premier defenders of his time winning the 2004 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. His ...
NBA | Ron Artest to join Kobe Bryant and Lakers — The Seattle Times: Sports
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets...
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets...
Reports: Artest says he's joining Lakers — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Ron Artest says he'll be joining forces with Kobe Bryant and plans to sign with the Lakers next week, according to multiple reports.
Ron Artest says he'll be joining forces with Kobe Bryant and plans to sign with the Lakers next week, according to multiple reports.
Los Angeles Lakers Add Ron Artest In Their Quest To Repeat — Bleacher Report - NBA
Kobe Bryant will no longer have to worry about Ron Artest guarding him in the playoffs. ESPN has reported the rugged Artest is leaving the Houston Rockets to sign with the defending champs, in a three-year deal worth $18 million. Artest texted ...
Kobe Bryant will no longer have to worry about Ron Artest guarding him in the playoffs. ESPN has reported the rugged Artest is leaving the Houston Rockets to sign with the defending champs, in a three-year deal worth $18 million. Artest texted ...
Scott Howard-Cooper: Artest-to-Lakers reports should surprise no one — SI.com - NBA
Free agent Ron Artest is bolting Houston for the Lakers. Not surprising, says Scott Howard-Cooper.
Free agent Ron Artest is bolting Houston for the Lakers. Not surprising, says Scott Howard-Cooper.
Artest Says He Is Leaving Rockets for Lakers — NYT > Pro Basketball
Despite a moratorium on signings and trades until next Wednesday, Ron Artest, a fearsome defender and potent scorer, informed various media outlets of the deal.
Despite a moratorium on signings and trades until next Wednesday, Ron Artest, a fearsome defender and potent scorer, informed various media outlets of the deal.
Artest going to Lakers — NBA.com: News
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Reports: Artest to sign with Lakers — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories
Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports.
Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports.
Ron Artest Now a Laker: The New World Order Coming To LA — Bleacher Report - NBA
ESPN.com has reported that the New World Order, Ron Artest can officially call himself a former Houston Rocket. Artest has come to a three-year $18 million verbal agreement with the LA Lakers. The acquisition of Ron Artest sends the message to ...
ESPN.com has reported that the New World Order, Ron Artest can officially call himself a former Houston Rocket. Artest has come to a three-year $18 million verbal agreement with the LA Lakers. The acquisition of Ron Artest sends the message to ...
Reports: Artest Signing With Lakers — NYT > Pro Basketball
Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports.
Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports.
Reports: Artest to sign with Lakers (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports. The free-agent forward told CBSSports.com on Thursday that he was leaving the Houston Rockets to join Kobe Bryant and the defending NBA champion Lakers. "I'm ...
Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports. The free-agent forward told CBSSports.com on Thursday that he was leaving the Houston Rockets to join Kobe Bryant and the defending NBA champion Lakers. "I'm ...
Rockets Forward Ron Artest Says He Is Going Strong With The LA Lakers — Bleacher Report - NBA
Somebody should check out Kobe's elbow—it has some sort of mind controlling powers. After getting into Kobe's face, Ron Artest has decided that he will indeed be going strong with the Los Angeles Lakers. First reported by CBSSports.com, Ron ...
Somebody should check out Kobe's elbow—it has some sort of mind controlling powers. After getting into Kobe's face, Ron Artest has decided that he will indeed be going strong with the Los Angeles Lakers. First reported by CBSSports.com, Ron ...
Reports: Artest signing with Lakers — The Seattle Times: Sports
Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports.
Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports.
