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Some advice for Trevor Ariza from the city of L.A.
Some advice for Trevor Ariza from the city of L.A.
Will the glare of cash blind Ariza? We’re not going to pretend to know you, Trevor, even though we feel as if we do. Let’s just say that we knew you as a Comet before anyone ever knew you as a Bruin or a Laker. Before you decide to go down this road and leave the city that ...
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)
Ariza commits to Rockets, Blazers focus still on Hedo
Ariza commits to Rockets, Blazers focus still on Hedo
ripcityproject.com — So much for that “late bid” that Portland supposedly threw in for the services on Trevor Ariza. Confirming rumors that were floating around all day, Trevor Ariza will sign with the Houston Rockets, essentially completing the non-trade trade of Ron Artest-for-Ariza. That’s one ... (more) Ariza commits to Rockets, Blazers focus still on Hedo
Ron Artest Will Be A Laker
Ron Artest Will Be A Laker
forumblueandgold.com — 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 ... (more) Ron Artest Will Be A Laker
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Howard the Dunk | An Orlando Magic Blog — ... Lakers do not increase their offer Trevor will go elsewhere for the median money rather than stay in L.A. which flies in the face of Trevor and his agents’ recent comments about bleeding “purple and gold”. This would make zero sense. Why would the Magic offer big money for a player that they gave up on just a year and a half ago? And at this price? Air Alamo is reporting that Ariza is most likely going to Portland or Toronto. Lake Show Life has some advice for Trevor Ariza. Kyler also says that there is no ...

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