Ron Artest Agrees To Terms With The Lakers vol: It's a done deal (Full MLE $32 mill for 5 year)
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It's on ESPN
Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los AngelesLakers.
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In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."
ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard reports that Artest and the Lakers have reached a verbal agreement on what is believed to be a three-year contractworth an estimated $18 million. Wednesday is the first day free agents are permitted to sign new deals.
Artest's decision was first reported by CBSSports.com. The mercurial swingman was initially courted by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In his text message, Artest said that he met Thursday with Lakers owner Jerry Buss and had spoken to coach Phil Jackson about the move to Los Angeles, whereArtest has been spending his offseasons.
Artest's forthcoming arrival strongly suggests that unrestricted free agent TrevorAriza -- who played such a pivotal run in the Lakers' championship run -- is bound to leave the team. Broussard reported Wednesday that, according tosources with knowledge of the negotiations, Ariza was likely to leave the Lakers for a new team because L.A. was reluctant to sign him to a contract startingabove the league's $5.6 million mid-level exception, even after Ariza's postseason success.
Ariza has been courted by numerous teams, including Cleveland, and met Thursday in Las Vegas with Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to possiblyswap spots with Artest.
Marc Stein is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com.
Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los AngelesLakers.
Artest
In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."
ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard reports that Artest and the Lakers have reached a verbal agreement on what is believed to be a three-year contractworth an estimated $18 million. Wednesday is the first day free agents are permitted to sign new deals.
Artest's decision was first reported by CBSSports.com. The mercurial swingman was initially courted by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In his text message, Artest said that he met Thursday with Lakers owner Jerry Buss and had spoken to coach Phil Jackson about the move to Los Angeles, whereArtest has been spending his offseasons.
Artest's forthcoming arrival strongly suggests that unrestricted free agent TrevorAriza -- who played such a pivotal run in the Lakers' championship run -- is bound to leave the team. Broussard reported Wednesday that, according tosources with knowledge of the negotiations, Ariza was likely to leave the Lakers for a new team because L.A. was reluctant to sign him to a contract startingabove the league's $5.6 million mid-level exception, even after Ariza's postseason success.
Ariza has been courted by numerous teams, including Cleveland, and met Thursday in Las Vegas with Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to possiblyswap spots with Artest.
Marc Stein is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com.
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TTTTHHHHIIIIISSSS
Nevermind LA we can celebrate ESPN.com say's he's agreed to a 3 year deal
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Just made breaking news in espnews
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3 years 18M is a steal for Tru Warier
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Looks like from my analysis Ron will take whatever contract as long as Odom stays. I think it will be the normal MLE of $5.5-6 Million per. Ariza will likelybe a Rocket, Cav, or hopefully a Raptor (I know I rather have him here in T.O. over Marion and an overpaid Hedo).
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What is MLE?
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What is MLE?
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jersey is copped
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remember wen he was gonna duff kobe out in the playoffs? I guess there gonna be the best of pals since their on the same team
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ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard reports that Artest and the Lakers have reached a verbal agreement on what is believed to be a three-year contract worth an estimated $18 million. Wednesday is the first day free agents are permitted to sign new deals.
He's almost on Sasha's level
Great deal.
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They were already pals off the court though
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this is a steal
great signing for us, we need his toughness
thanks Trevor for your contributions
great signing for us, we need his toughness
thanks Trevor for your contributions
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so now the Lakers got two players representing Queens, NYC
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Now?
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...Him and Kobe might be 1-2 leading the league in techs though
Followed very closely by Sheed and KG
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It truly is a steal. Now they can definitely re-sign Odom.
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Yeah really. Ron signing for 3 years 18M means he wants LO back.
I think dude coulda got a 5 year deal MLE from somebody if he really wanted to. Or try and do a sign and trade
I think dude coulda got a 5 year deal MLE from somebody if he really wanted to. Or try and do a sign and trade
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THIS IS AWESOME!
THIS IS AWESOME!
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