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 ...

The Lakers Will Get the Absolute Most Out of Ron Artest
bleacherreport.com 7/10/2009 — All the pieces are in the right place for the Lakers to get the best out of Ron Artest. Ron Artest took a pay cut to come to L.A. for one reason—he knows this is his best chance to get a ring. In an interview with ESPN—after it was ...

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 ...

This Week in Ron Artest...
talkhoops.net 7/7/2009 — As we all know, Ron Artest signed with the Lakers this past week to replace Trevor Ariza. Despite what you may want to think Ariza is capable of, this is definitely an upgrade, especially if they can keep Lamar Odom as well. But that's not where Ron Artest's story gets interesting at all. ...

Video: The Ron Artest Free Agency Decision Process
youbeenblinded.com 7/6/2009 — Ron Artest ’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers seemed like a no-brainer. He loves Kobe Bryant , and the Lakers give him a shot at the title for each of the next three years. But more goes into the decision making process than that. ...

Lakers Elbow Way Back As Title Favorites
sportingnews.com 7/3/2009 — Less than two months ago, Ron Artest was on the floor of the Staples Center, chest-to-chest with guard Kobe Bryant in the heat of the Lakers-Rockets second-round playoff series. Artest thought he had gotten a cheap-shot elbow to the head from Bryant ...

Lakers reach agreement to add Ron Artest to squad
nba.com 7/3/2009 — The Los Angeles Lakers are not content to stand pat in defense of their latest championship. They reached an agreement Thursday with Houston Rockets free agent forward Ron Artest on a five-year deal using the team's mid-level exception that would pay ...

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 ...

Ron Artest as a Laker: Perfect
myespn.go.com 7/3/2009 — 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 ...

Artest on the Lakers: A List of Pros and Cons
sircharlesincharge.com 7/7/2009 — My name is Patrick Crawley (a.k.a. The Basketball Fiend). I’m new to the FanSided roster, but I’ve been the managing editor over at Basketball Fiend for a year. I’m looking forward to contributing to Sir Charles in Charge and ...

Rockets Forward Ron Artest Says He Is Going Strong With The LA Lakers — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
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 ...

Ron Artest to LA Lakers: LA Looking for Another Championship? — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
Marc Stein of ESPN.com reports that Artest said in a text message to ESPN that, "I am happy to say I'm goin' to L.A." Artest reportedly met with Lakers owner Jerry Buss and head coach Phil Jackson and talked to them both about his coming to LA to ...

BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Agrees To a Three-Year Deal With the Lakers — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
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 ...

Trading Places: Lake Show Antes Up With Artest Over Ariza — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
The day started just like any other in the world of NBA free agency. Marc Stein had his rumor mill brewing, J.A. Adande was spouting off Laker plaudits as if they were going out of style and players were being courted. Hell, Shaquille O'Neal, The ...

Breaking News: Ron Artest To Sign With The Lakers — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/2/2009
Ron Artest may have gotten into an argument and nearly a fight with Kobe Bryant during the playoffs, but it looks like they will be teammates for the 2009-'10 season. The Los Angeles Lakers are in the process of signing the shutdown defender. "I ...