Submit a Story!
Get the BallHype iPhone App
Was the Artest/Ariza swap good for the Lakers?
Was the Artest/Ariza swap good for the Lakers?
Yes? Like the majority of Laker fans, I really liked Trevor Ariza. In his previous five NBA seasons of virtual anonymity, Ariza never seemed to fit into the chemistry with his teams. Chalk it up to inexperience or the adjustment from college to the pros. Enter the 2008-9 season, and Ariza ...
Trevor Ariza Has A Lot On His Mind
Trevor Ariza Has A Lot On His Mind
sportstsar.com — Swingman Trevor Ariza jumped ship from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Houston Rockets . What do... you think is running through his head in this picture? I am Trevor Fierce! Growl! Gonna posterize Artest next year What do you MEAN there’s no In-N-Out burger here?! Flight from LA to ... (more) Trevor Ariza Has A Lot On His Mind
Lakers Sign Artest, Lose Ariza: Fan Reaction
Lakers Sign Artest, Lose Ariza: Fan Reaction
lakeshowlife.com — Problem or solution? The recent free agent swap between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers included... two strikingly different players, Trevor Ariza and Ron Artest. Ariza is known in Los Angeles for his clutch playoff 3-pointers and game-changing defensive plays. Artest is known for ... (more) Lakers Sign Artest, Lose Ariza: Fan Reaction
Ron Artest remembers Michael Jackson
Ron Artest remembers Michael Jackson
sports.yahoo.com — If Ken Griffey Jr.'s Michael Jackson tribute came off as cute , then Ron Artest's tribute to... the fallen pop purveyor is coming off as a little strange. And kind of dorky. Very strange and dorky. Because Ron Ron apparently owns a copy of the ... (more) Ron Artest remembers Michael Jackson
Comments
Related Content
Ariza, Artest and the Death of Loyalty
nbamate.com 7/6/2009 — Explain to me the logic in this. Trevor Ariza, a player who was instrumental in the Lakers 2009 Championship but who ultimately has achieved very little else in his career so far, refuses to accept the Lakers mid-level exception offer believing ...
Artest > Ariza
mvn.com 7/3/2009 — So, yeah, Trevor Ariza and Ron Artest swapped teams. Ariza is going to be saddled with more responsibilities in a team that MIGHT have trouble making the playoffs while Artest is going to be asked (and probably willing) to be a #2, 3, 4, 5, or even #6 option in a championship team. Last we ...
Will Artest Love L.A.? And Will They Love Him Back?
basketball-reference.com 7/6/2009 — Over in the comments of our offseason transactions thread, there’s an interesting discussion about the recent de facto “trade” between the Lakers and Rockets, which essentially ended up swapping Trevor Ariza for Ron Artest ...
Lakers Land Artest, Ariza Headed to Houston
bizofbasketball.com 7/3/2009 — Artest Headed to L.A. The Los Angele s Lakers have reached an agreement in principal with free-agent forward Ron Artest on a multiyear contract which totals approximately $18.7 million over three years or $33.5 million over five years, according to ESPN.com . ESPN Th e M agazine's Chris ...
Artest to L.A., Ariza to Houston
scoresreport.com 7/3/2009 — In a surprising sequence of events, Ron Artest has agreed to a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, while Trevor Ariza is headed to Houston with a five-year deal. Both contracts are of the mid-level variety, which are expected to start at about $5.8 million per season. J.A. Adande ...
The Bark: Sorry Ariza, Artest is Much Better Part II
hoopsvine.com 7/28/2009 — I hate it when a misguided perception, becomes a distorted reality. There is a growing sentiment that the Los Angeles Lakers have somehow damaged their quest at a title repeat by bringing in Ron Artest and saying adios to Trevor Ariza. Please stop the garbage and pointless pontificating. ...
BREAKING NEWS: Ariza Out, Artest In
lakersoffire.com 7/3/2009 — Dear sweet Jesus, say it ain’t so! Ron Artest is a Laker and Trevor Ariza is a Rocket. In a related story, up is now down, left is now right and the sky is now green. Look out Los Angeles, here I come. As hard as it is to believe the Lakers have cut the cord on Trevor Ariza and ...
Adios Ariza, Ron Artest is Much Better
hoopsvine.com 7/3/2009 — The Lakers lose Trevor Ariza to the Rockets. The Rockets lose Ron Artest to the Lakers. Surely you agree that Los Angeles is the winner of this free agent signing swap – right? As a role player, I love Ariza’s game. But what is Houston’s plan for him with Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady both ...
Lakers make the wrong move going with Ron Artest - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 7/3/2009 — Less than three weeks after the parade, the NBA champion Lakers have already met the biggest threat to their throne. Themselves. What are they thinking? What are they doing? They just won a title that would not have been possible without the strong ...
Lakers make the wrong move going with Ron Artest - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 7/3/2009 — Less than three weeks after the parade, the NBA champion Lakers have already met the biggest threat to their throne. Themselves. What are they thinking? What are they doing? They just won a title that would not have been possible without the strong ...
The Houston Rockets' Targets in This NBA OffseasonBleacher Report - NBA 7/10/2009
With the potential starters of the free agency rapidly dwindling to a few measly role players, and bench warmers, it looks like a trade may be what the doctor ordered for this ailing franchise. Using the recently aqcuired injury exception, and with a ...
Houston Rockets: The Unsung Heroes Will Determine this Season's FateBleacher Report - NBA 7/10/2009
With the departure of Ron Artest, many have doomed the 2009-2010 season for the Houston Rockets. Most even credit the running with the Lakers after Yao collapsed to Artest. Though he was their leader, and probably deserved some of the credit, he ...
Blake Griffin goes to summer schoolL.A. Times - Basketball 7/11/2009
Clippers' top pick will work on his game in Las Vegas league. His work ethic doesn't need any help. > First, some housekeeping duties were in order for the ...
NBA Offseason Free Agent/Trade Fantasy ImpactBleacher Report - NBA 7/11/2009
By Derek of The Sportmeisters NBA Free Agency officially begun this week and there was plenty of action. Today, I am going to discuss the fantasy impact of those players involved in the signings or trades. Let’s get started, shall we?  ...
Are the Suns Going To Make the Playoffs With Grant Hill Returning?Bleacher Report - NBA 7/11/2009
Grant Hill, 36, is set to return to the Phoenix Suns for another season despite having seven teams including the Boston Celtics showing interests for his services.   It is all good that the Suns are going to have Hill for next season but is ...