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Post subject: BREAKING NEWS: Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Signing With LA
 Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:46 PM PST
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One-time All-Star forward Ron Artest tells CBSSports.com senior writer Ken Berger he'll be signing with the Lakers.
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Post subject: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Signing
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:47 PM PST
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| if this is true. . then my heart is pounding in excitement! |
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Post subject: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Signing
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:48 PM PST
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| I'll believe it when I see it, it would be great though! |
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:49 PM PST
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| Is this for real? I know Ron loves to play in LA and is tight with Kobe and Lamar. He will be willing to sign for far less money that he is actually worth. |
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Post subject: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Signing
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:49 PM PST
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| Gonna take more then one sentence to make me believe Artest signed with the Lakers |
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Post subject: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Signing
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:51 PM PST
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| If we are going to lose Ariza, we might as well sign Artest. I just heard on ESPN that Ariza was offered five mil per year and his agent didn't like that at all, so they said that he might be leaving the Lakers. Artest is a hot head, but he is a good player. Can't take that away from him. |
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Post subject: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Signing
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:54 PM PST
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WHOA just spit mango on my desktop.
PLZ B TROO! |
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:56 PM PST
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Post subject: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Signing
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:56 PM PST
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Then this explains why the Lakers onloy offered Ariza MLE. They knew he would turn it down and they could sign Artest. Ron Ron is twice the baller TA is. Period. He has proven it over the years, not just one Sasha-esque year.
I think Mitch has had it with "One Season Sashas" who think they can break the bank with one good year. He wants proven talent that can do it over the long haul -- like Pau.
If we get Ron, hats off to the best GM in the League...Mr. Mitch Kupchak! |
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Post subject: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Signing
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:57 PM PST
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YES!
All signs pointed to this happening, but it's great to hear it's official!!!! There is no doubt that Ron Artest is an upgrade over Trevor Ariza, and we just won a freakin' title with Ariza, and basically without Bynum!
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:57 PM PST
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Post subject: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Sig
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:59 PM PST
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mambamonk87 wrote:
WHOA just spit mango on my desktop.
PLZ B TROO!
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:59 PM PST
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| WAIT! I SEE IT! It's at the top of the screen. NICE!!! |
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 06:59 PM PST
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If this is true - I personal see this as a disaster for the Lakers. I was so grateful that Artest was not signed last year and went to the Rockets. My only hope is that this is just another silly rumor. Please - NO ARTEST!
And how sad for the Lakers family. That a warrior and nice young guy like Trevor would be "played" like that by the organization - and I am pointing my finger right at Kobe if this happens. This is some serious subterfuge. |
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:00 PM PST
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| please god make this be true. . our wishes from LTB. Amen. |
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:02 PM PST
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| I'm not falling for your BS again Artest...I'll believe it when I see it. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:02 PM PST
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| Holy crap holy crap holy crap. I just just the happiest of dances and screamed! Artest is a Laker! |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:03 PM PST
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here's the direct link, hope this blogger isnt joking. artest would be a sick addition, makes us tougher, since orlando has upgraded, portland might get turk, celts are tryin to upgrade, and u already know about the cavs.
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entr ... 3/15861966 |
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Post subject: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Sig
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:04 PM PST
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MrMojo112 wrote:
mambamonk87 wrote:
WHOA just spit mango on my desktop.
PLZ B TROO!
Really?
Don't know who he is, but he sure gives mangoes a bad name. |
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If this is true - I personal see this as a disaster for the Lakers. I was so grateful that Artest was not signed last year and went to the Rockets. My only hope is that this is just another silly rumor. Please - NO ARTEST!
And how sad for the Lakers family. That a warrior and nice young guy like Trevor would be "played" like that by the organization - and I am pointing my finger right at Kobe if this happens. This is some serious subterfuge.
Ariza isn't being "played" by anyone. His value is right where the lakers think it is. At the MLE. Put him on another team, he won't be as valuable. If anything, it is the lakers being played by his agent. There is a reason why other teams are only offering him only the MLE at most. If he feels it is a "slap in the face" by the lakers, then fine. Good luck to him. |
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:06 PM PST
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| Ya this could be true since ESPN is reporting that "lakers are letting ariza go because they are not willing to pay more than 5.6 mil (mid level exception)!!!" |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports H
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Janglesjr wrote:
DARN YOU BEAT ME TO IT |
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Post subject: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Sig
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mambamonk87 wrote:
MrMojo112 wrote:
mambamonk87 wrote:
WHOA just spit mango on my desktop.
PLZ B TROO!
Really?
Don't know who he is, but he sure gives mangoes a bad name.
LOL. You never watched SNL? His name IS MANGO. |
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4lakers states, "And how sad for the Lakers family. That a warrior and nice young guy like Trevor would be "played" like that by the organization - and I am pointing my finger right at Kobe if this happens. This is some serious subterfuge."
Take a deep breath. Lakers gave this bench jockey a stage, suppporting players and then offered him close to SIX MILLION DOLLARS to play on a Championship level team. To act like 6 MILLION DOLLARS, in this economy, is an insult, for a guy who barley averaged 12 points and 3 rebounds a game, is total ingratitude. If I were Dr. Buss, I would replace him with Ron Ron after that outburst. To parpahrase DeNiro in Casino, "Without Kobe and the Lakers, Trevor would still be shoveling mule spit."
Let him go and see where his specialized talent takes him.
If we get Ron Artest, we are on our way to repeatsville! |
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4lakers wrote:
If this is true - I personal see this as a disaster for the Lakers. I was so grateful that Artest was not signed last year and went to the Rockets. My only hope is that this is just another silly rumor. Please - NO ARTEST!
And how sad for the Lakers family. That a warrior and nice young guy like Trevor would be "played" like that by the organization - and I am pointing my finger right at Kobe if this happens. This is some serious subterfuge.
Ariza isn't being "played" by anyone. His value is right where the lakers think it is. At the MLE. Put him on another team, he won't be as valuable. If anything, it is the lakers being played by his agent. There is a reason why other teams are only offering him only the MLE at most. If he feels it is a "slap in the face" by the lakers, then fine. Good luck to him.
For me, it's no comment.
It's business and that's that.
I have to say, if this is true that we're replacing Ariza with Artest, well, then I wish the best for Trevor as well. I liked him a lot and I hope there won't be any hard feelings between our team and him. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Sig
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VujacicSlovenia wrote:
YES!
All signs pointed to this happening, but it's great to hear it's official!!!! There is no doubt that Ron Artest is an upgrade over Trevor Ariza, and we just won a freakin' title with Ariza, and basically without Bynum!
'09-'10 repeat chances are looking good!
VS is dead on - Artest is a definite upgrade over Ariza. Let's also remember that LO and Artest are childhood friends - they played on the same childhood basketball teams. This only raises our chances of keeping LO here in LA.
I guess I need to stop calling him Artest-icle.... |
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| Ariza is playing the lakers and the fans, not the other way around. Like I said, it could be his agent saying this stuff. But if he thinks the lakers' offer is so disrespectful that he is willing to go to another team like the Cavs for the same price, then to heck with him. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Sig
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MrMojo112 wrote:
mambamonk87 wrote:
MrMojo112 wrote:
mambamonk87 wrote:
WHOA just spit mango on my desktop.
PLZ B TROO!
Really?
Don't know who he is, but he sure gives mangoes a bad name.
LOL. You never watched SNL? His name IS MANGO.
LOL. Damn. There aren't any Mr. Blueberries, are there? I finished my mangoes already. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Sig
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Janglesjr wrote:
VujacicSlovenia wrote:
YES!
All signs pointed to this happening, but it's great to hear it's official!!!! There is no doubt that Ron Artest is an upgrade over Trevor Ariza, and we just won a freakin' title with Ariza, and basically without Bynum!
'09-'10 repeat chances are looking good!
VS is dead on - Artest is a definite upgrade over Ariza. Let's also remember that LO and Artest are childhood friends - they played on the same childhood basketball teams. This only raises our chances of keeping LO here in LA.
I guess I need to stop calling him Artest-icle....
No! Artesticle is so great!
Maybe we could make it Artesticles and pronounce it like Socrates (-ees). That way we can keep the joke but not as an insult. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Sig
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mambamonk87 wrote:
MrMojo112 wrote:
mambamonk87 wrote:
MrMojo112 wrote:
mambamonk87 wrote:
WHOA just spit mango on my desktop.
PLZ B TROO!
Really?
Don't know who he is, but he sure gives mangoes a bad name.
LOL. You never watched SNL? His name IS MANGO.
LOL. Damn. There aren't any Mr. Blueberries, are there? I finished my mangoes already.
Haha, I think you're safe there man, enjoy your blueberries...for now.  |
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Post subject: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Sig
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mambamonk87 wrote:
MrMojo112 wrote:
mambamonk87 wrote:
WHOA just spit mango on my desktop.
PLZ B TROO!
Really?
Don't know who he is, but he sure gives mangoes a bad name.
I'll raise your gay guy picture with this:
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| Wow, if this report is accurate, then welcome aboard Ron. Although I would have loved for Trevor to stay, I think Ron is probably an upgrade from Ariza. Good luck Trevor wherever you go (except Cleveland).... |
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| if it is true wow Laker fans I Guess this Lakers front office saying to ariza we dont need you |
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If this is true - I personal see this as a disaster for the Lakers. I was so grateful that Artest was not signed last year and went to the Rockets. My only hope is that this is just another silly rumor. Please - NO ARTEST!
And how sad for the Lakers family. That a warrior and nice young guy like Trevor would be "played" like that by the organization - and I am pointing my finger right at Kobe if this happens. This is some serious subterfuge.
Ariza isn't being "played" by anyone. His value is right where the lakers think it is. At the MLE. Put him on another team, he won't be as valuable. If anything, it is the lakers being played by his agent. There is a reason why other teams are only offering him only the MLE at most. If he feels it is a "slap in the face" by the lakers, then fine. Good luck to him.
Wow - how things change. One second you are stealing passes from Carmelo and becoming a hometown hero leading us to our 15th championship and being cheered on in the L.A. Coliseum by your name. And in a week or so people are meeting with another small forward and making you an offer they knew you would refuse.
All the time the leader (Kobe) is hugging on you during the parade - while the next week he is pushing for his friend Artest to come to the Lakers - to add to the insult that same leader is saying in public how he is SURE you will be back - if that is not being played then I don't know what is.
This is a sad day for the franchise. |
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:22 PM PST
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| Hey, if we lose Ariza and can only sign Artest for the MLE, then I say do it! No harm there! Then focus on Lamar! |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:22 PM PST
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| This would make Kobe happier and would make him want to stay on the Lakeshow forever haha |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:29 PM PST
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| THIS IS A SLAP TO THE FACE. ARIZA. mwahaa |
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:29 PM PST
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LosAngelesLakers wrote:
I need a report from ESPN, SI, or Hoopsworld before I believe this.
I got to agree with you Adrian Wojarinski from Yahoo would do too his reports are accurate as well. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:29 PM PST
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| Yeah this move seems like its completely aimed at increasing Kobe's happiness. Even if they don't win another ring, Mitch and Dr. Buss can say, "Hey Kobe, we tried. We gave you the money you wanted, and the players you wanted." |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:33 PM PST
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LAtimes said we close to getting him
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lak ... 2019.story |
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:43 PM PST
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| 5 years - $32 million - what a steal... |
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:43 PM PST
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4lakers wrote:
smushsucks wrote:
4lakers wrote:
If this is true - I personal see this as a disaster for the Lakers. I was so grateful that Artest was not signed last year and went to the Rockets. My only hope is that this is just another silly rumor. Please - NO ARTEST!
And how sad for the Lakers family. That a warrior and nice young guy like Trevor would be "played" like that by the organization - and I am pointing my finger right at Kobe if this happens. This is some serious subterfuge.
Ariza isn't being "played" by anyone. His value is right where the lakers think it is. At the MLE. Put him on another team, he won't be as valuable. If anything, it is the lakers being played by his agent. There is a reason why other teams are only offering him only the MLE at most. If he feels it is a "slap in the face" by the lakers, then fine. Good luck to him.
Wow - how things change. One second you are stealing passes from Carmelo and becoming a hometown hero leading us to our 15th championship and being cheered on in the L.A. Coliseum by your name. And in a week or so people are meeting with another small forward and making you an offer they knew you would refuse.
All the time the leader (Kobe) is hugging on you during the parade - while the next week he is pushing for his friend Artest to come to the Lakers - to add to the insult that same leader is saying in public how he is SURE you will be back - if that is not being played then I don't know what is.
This is a sad day for the franchise.
Wasn't Ariza that guy who said he'd love to be back in LA, yet is playing hardball and acting like he's worth more than 6 mil? There are a LOT of people I would pay 6 mil for over Ariza, so he should be grateful he was given his chance. Talking to Cleveland for the same price as we offered him, and the organization is at fault? Riiiiiiiiight. |
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Post subject: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports He Is Signing
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:57 PM PST
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| I hope it is true. Sign Artest! |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: BREAKING NEWS: Ron Artest Tells CBS Sports H
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 07:57 PM PST
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J-Cool wrote:
Now this is more like it!!
ONCE AGAIN ITS ON!!!!!!!!!! |
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 08:00 PM PST
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Actually it is a 3 yrs 18 Mil ESPN said
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4303679 |
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"Riding off Kobe's coattail ain't bad," Odom said, laughing. "He's got something special going around. I've got to be around. I've got to be one of the apostles. There was no way I was going to pass up playing with Kobe, Pau, Andrew and Ron-Ron."
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