myespn.go.com - 7/3/2009
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Smart basketball people may quibble. Ron Artest's shot selection may cause trouble. And Trevor Ariza will absolutely be missed, and may well blossom in Houston. John Hollinger has a very balanced view, saying it's essentially a net positive for the Lakers . But my gut reaction to the news ...
emptythebench.com - 7/3/2009
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Kobe Bryant & Ron Artest Photos Credit: Icon
SMI By: Brendan K. O’Grady 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 ...
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Ron Artest, Trevor Ariza, and the LA Lakers: It All ...
waitingfornextyear.com - 7/3/2009
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waitingfornextyear.com —
I just finished reading Rock’s piece on watching
our beloved Cleveland Cavaliers continue to get passed over
by the top free agents this week, while simultaneously rolling out the red carpet for the Big Freeze, Shaquille O’Neal. As Rock points out GM Danny Ferry was busy at a press ...
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The Truth About The Cavs and Free Agency
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Daily Thunder.com —
... Henry Abbott on the Artest deal: “But my gut reaction to the news that Artest is the newest Laker is: I can hardly imagine a better player for the Lakers to add, nor a better team for Artest to join. There’s a 20% chance the whole thing combusts in dreadful fashion. 80% likely, in my view, is that the NBA has the makings of its next dynasty.” ...
While We’re Waiting… Ferry’s Master Plan, Browns Backfield, and the Aeros Bullpen
WaitingForNextYear —
... And Trevor Ariza will absolutely be missed, and may well blossom in Houston. John Hollinger has a very balanced view, saying it’s essentially a net positive for the Lakers. But my gut reaction to the news that Artest is the newest Laker is: I can hardly imagine a better player for the Lakers to add, nor a better team for Artest to join. There’s a 20% chance the whole thing combusts in dreadful fashion. 80% likely, in my view, is that the NBA has the makings of its next dynasty.” [ Henry Abbott/TrueHoop ]– What a concept: “While the Indians continue to look for relief options ...
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