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**Lynx** · 07-02-2009, 07:05 PM

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Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close to the process.

The 6-foot-8 Ariza averaged 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the Lakers last season, which ended with the NBA championship.

With at least five teams pursuing Ariza, the Lakers appeared unwilling to pay him more than the $5.6 million mid-level exception.

Thanks Trevor!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/s...=ESPNHeadlines

**Damian Necronamous** · 07-02-2009, 07:08 PM

Strange, strange move by Ariza.

**Cap** · 07-02-2009, 07:09 PM

Damn, really sad to see him go. Loved every moment he was on the Lakers. Really unfortunate.

Btw, f*** his agent, David Lee.

**Adam** · 07-02-2009, 07:11 PM

Hate seeing system players get taken away by covetous outside organizations. I still wish Miami had Kapono, and he's virtually worthless since he left Dwyane Wade. I think Lakers fans will probably always wonder what would have been for all the seasons he is no longer playing for them.

**gi0rdun** · 07-02-2009, 07:11 PM

My NBA 2k9 Association called this.

http://www.basketballforum.com/5980215-post71.html

**gi0rdun** · 07-02-2009, 07:11 PM

Oh the irony.

**Coatesvillain** · 07-02-2009, 07:12 PM

I wonder how much he's getting paid.

Depending on how much he's getting this is my bet for worst signing.

**eddymac** · 07-02-2009, 07:13 PM

Ariza has a ring, so its not about that anymore, he just wants some security and Houston is willing to pay, so more power to him. He should be a good fit in Houston.

Piolo_Pascual · 07-02-2009, 07:14 PM

man, i love how mitch held his ground this time and told trevor's agent to go plug a dong up his butt. ill miss ariza though. one of the best small forward the lakers had since cedric ceballos.

**Adam** · 07-02-2009, 07:17 PM

The funny thing is that in hindsight, knowing Artest wanted to go to LA, it doesn't matter whether Ariza wanted 6 or 9 million because the Lakers would have let him go to any of the teams offering the midlevel and signed Artest. The only reason Ariza looks like the greedy guy and the Lakers don't look like the bad guy for dropping him is because of timing. Just shows that all the vilifying fans do is silly.

Piolo_Pascual · 07-02-2009, 07:18 PM

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"I understand that they did sign Ron Artest," Ariza said. "They did what they had to do. I understand it's a business.".

HB · 07-02-2009, 07:29 PM

He doesnt replace what Artest gave them on the Rockets. Strictly a role player who cant create his own offense and quite frankly on a team that will be without Tmac and Yao, I wonder who will be doing the creating for him.

**eddymac** · 07-02-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The '93 Heat

The funny thing is that in hindsight, knowing Artest wanted to go to LA, it doesn't matter whether Ariza wanted 6 or 9 million because the Lakers would have let him go to any of the teams offering the midlevel and signed Artest. The only reason Ariza looks like the greedy guy and the Lakers don't look like the bad guy for dropping him is because of timing. Just shows that all the vilifying fans do is silly.

Good point.

Piolo_Pascual · 07-02-2009, 07:31 PM

ariza is not as bad as some people think, he's a mle player so dont expect much. besides his knack on the defensive end, he's a great slasher, a strong transition finisher and now can hit the three with precision. if trevor puts some time to improve his ball handling and conditioning, the kid can be something more.

afobisme · 07-02-2009, 07:34 PM

rockets can't give more than the MLE, so it's basically ariza going to the rockets for the same price.

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