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Trevor Ariza's negotiations: My initial thoughts
lakersblog.latimes.com - 7/2/2009
Trevor Ariza's negotiations: My initial thoughts
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It's understandable and predictable that news of Trevor Ariza and the Lakers engaged in acrimonious, standstill contract talks would send chills down the Laker Nation's collective spine. The report from ESPN's Chris Broussard certainly doesn't drip with sunshine and moon pies: The 24-year-old ...

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NBA free agency: Trevor Ariza verballly agrees to sign with Houston Rockets
sports.espn.go.com - 7/3/2009
NBA free agency: Trevor Ariza verballly agrees to sign with Houston Rockets
— sports.espn.go.com — Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close to the process. (more) NBA free agency: Trevor Ariza verballly agrees to sign ...

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Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly make a play for Ron Artest
— cleveland.com — Two players who didn't seem like they were going to be available to the Cavaliers ended up in the team's crosshairs at the end of day one of the NBA free-agency period. According to several league sources, the Cavs are attempting to land Houston ... (more) Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly make a play for Ron Artest

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Ariza commits to Rockets, Blazers focus still on Hedo
ripcityproject.com - 7/3/2009
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

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Thursday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Trevor Ariza's agent is making noises about leaving the Lakers, but he has made noises before. The Cavaliers are said to be suitors -- and I'm of the opinion the Cavaliers need to add an active-bodied perimeter player like Ariza. ...

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