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Will Ron Artest Screw Up The Lakers?
Will Ron Artest Screw Up The Lakers?
The Lakers were the best team in the Association last season. So, why would they take a risk and sign the personality of Ron Artest? Because Ron has a greater calling than basketball people! He has daydreams of hitting the big screen, doing some acting, saving cats from a burning building.  ...
Wow oh wow... NBA Free Agent Movement!
Wow oh wow... NBA Free Agent Movement!
with-malice.com — Offhand, I can't remember an NBA trade season opening with such a flurry of activity. Most seasons end, and it's humdrum... or the wait with bated breath whilst your favourite team does absolutely nothing. Or very little. But this season? There have already been some incredibly high ... (more) Wow oh wow... NBA Free Agent Movement!

Lakers Land Artest, Ariza Headed to Houston
Lakers Land Artest, Ariza Headed to Houston
bizofbasketball.com — 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 ... (more) Lakers Land Artest, Ariza Headed to Houston
Artest agrees to join LakeShow
Artest agrees to join LakeShow
novafantasysports.com — Prized free agent forward Ron Artest has reached a verbal agreement with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers for three years and $18 million, according to ESPN.com. Artest basically took a pay cut to join the Lakers. He is one of the premier defenders in the NBA, and is a nice addition to the ... (more) Artest agrees to join LakeShow
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BallerBlogger.com — ... Ron Artest on his contract with the Lakers:  “People ask me about the money, I’m like, ‘Listen, first of all, I’m still getting paid.  When I was in the hood, I was maybe getting like 50 cents a day.  I’m still getting millions, maybe not the 90 you guys want.  It’s still money.  And also, I get a chance to possibly do movies, and acting, and TV shows, and all those opportunities that come with it.  All that’s gonna come from winning.” ...

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