Artest to Lakers??? A sure Thing?

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 2, 2009 4:32 PM PDT

CBS sportsline is reporting that Ron Artest will reportedly sign with the Lakers after meeting with owner Jerry Buss and speaking with coach Phil Jackson

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/11838893/15861966

Im a little skeptical as the only people to report this are from CBS sports, but this would be a huge pickup if this is the case. Ariza is all but gone, but Id take Artest over Ariza every day of the week

Rotoworld also has confirmed the CBS report

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/HeadLines.aspx?sport=NBA&hl=116535

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Wow!

I cannot believe this. I am so stoked. The Lakers offered Ariza the MLE with the purpose or the thought that they still had to sign LO. Let’s hope we can sign LO and be ready to play next season.

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jul 2, 2009 4:45 PM PDT reply actions

LInk

Here is the Link of the article

http://cbs2.com/sports

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jul 2, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions

NO LAKERS NO its on ESPN also

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4303679

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by BrittneyM on Jul 2, 2009 4:59 PM PDT reply actions

If Artest does sign and we can’t re-sign Ariza we can all conclude that David Lee drove Ariza out of here.

by intuitive on Jul 2, 2009 5:12 PM PDT reply actions

Exactly

He thought that the same pressure he put on the Lakers to sign Bynum to an extension was going to work this time. He should of realized that Ariza was more replaceable than Bynum. Just think if the Lakers would have waited to sign Bynum his Market Value would not be in the area that the Lakers signed him for. I can almost guarantee that the ’source" leaking all of this information out about Ariza seeing other players was him.

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jul 2, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions

YES YES YES

by buffsnbruins on Jul 2, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

More news here

http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2009/7/2/936263/artest-i-am-happy-to-say-i-am-goin

by ere9517 on Jul 2, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions

BY Ariza it was fun while it lasted and you should get another agent because now you gotta go somewhere else

by BrittneyM on Jul 2, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions

Ron can pretty much do everthing Ariza did, and then some…

Can Kobe handle Ron when worst comes to worst?

It is the shoes!!!

by LighTz707OuT on Jul 2, 2009 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

Artest's a warrior on the floor

And he has not had a serious issue in a long time. I would say that Sheed has been the biggest ticking time bomb.

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jul 2, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions

With the signing of Artest . . .

Does that mean we can have a brawl at Staples?

by SeanMillerSavior on Jul 2, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions

What for

We already showed we can’t behave in the streets of LA when the Lakers win a title.

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jul 2, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions

UFC is coming to Staples in a couple months anyway

by Tydides on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Artest’s an upgrade over Ariza. Unless he snaps.

What does this do to your chances of keeping Odom?

Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders

by LatinD on Jul 2, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions

It depends on whether Ron is coming in order to replace Lamar or Ariza? I’m pretty sure Mitch isn’t trying to bring in Artest in order to replace both Lamar AND Ariza. I’m not sure… I don’t like the idea of bringing in Artest.

I guess it depends on how much Lamar wants. Ariza’s agent basically drove Ariza out of here with his wild (dumb) demands.

by intuitive on Jul 2, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Your perception will change. Mine did

I really liked Artest and I know you LA ppl have your doubts about his hustle and chemistry, I assure you your perception will change.With a soft Yao and Tmac, Artest put the backbone in our team. His defense is outstanding, even if he is slower now. Artest is outgoing but he went and entire season without disrupting our team and im sure he can do the same for the Lakers organization.

by Dudeman on Jul 2, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions