Artest: Fans can point fingers at me if Lakers don't repeat as NBA champsSeptember 21st, 2009 Artest: Point at me if Lakers don't repeatSAN DIEGO — Pardon Ron Artest if he's a bit geographically challenged and had no idea that San Diego has a big league baseball team, even though he was wearing a Padres cap. This much he's sure of — If his Los Angeles Lakers don't repeat as NBA champions, fans can point their fingers at him.
Rockets sign draft pick Jermaine TaylorAugust 6th, 2009 Rockets sign TaylorHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets signed rookie guard Jermaine Taylor to a multiyear contract on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 Taylor was drafted by Washington in the second round and Houston acquired his rights in exchange for cash.
Lamar Odom agrees to multiyear deal to stay with Los Angeles LakersJuly 31st, 2009 Lamar Odom staying with LakersLOS ANGELES — Lamar Odom is sticking with the NBA champs. After a rocky free-agent courtship, Odom agreed on a multiyear contract Thursday to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, keeping intact most of the roster that won the club's 15th NBA title this summer.
Houston Rockets lure forward Trevor Ariza from NBA champion Los Angeles LakersJuly 9th, 2009 HOUSTON — Trevor Ariza liked what he saw in Houston enough to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets formally introduced the versatile forward on Wednesday after he signed a multiyear contract.
Rockets formally introduce former Lakers forward Trevor ArizaJuly 9th, 2009 Rockets introduce Trevor ArizaHOUSTON — Trevor Ariza liked what he saw in Houston enough to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets formally introduced the versatile forward on Wednesday after he signed a multiyear contract.
Yao still consulting doctors, but Rockets use injury situation to sign F Trevor ArizaJuly 9th, 2009 Yao retains optimism; NBA grants injury exceptionHOUSTON — Even if the Rockets are worried about Yao Ming's return from a broken left foot, the All-Star center is trying to put everyone at ease. "I am optimistic about the future and I will return to playing basketball when my foot has fully healed," Yao said in a statement released by his agent Wednesday.
Artest introduced as newest member of Lakers, said he wanted to join team for yearsJuly 9th, 2009 Artest gets his wish, finally becomes a LakerEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Ron Artest signed Wednesday with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, the team he wanted to join for years.
Rockets used money from Yao Ming's injury situation to sign F Trevor Ariza from the LakersJuly 9th, 2009 NBA grants injury exception for YaoHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets are still hoping Yao Ming returns next season, but they have been able to cash in on his injury. The Rockets applied for a disabled player exception from the NBA a few weeks ago, betting that their All-Star center will miss next season with a hairline fracture in his left foot.
Lakers re-sign free agent guard Shannon BrownJuly 8th, 2009 Lakers re-sign free agent G Shannon Brown, leaving Lamar Odom as only unrestricted free agent
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed free agent reserve guard Shannon Brown.
Lakers sign free agent forward Ron Artest, making deal agreed to last week officialJuly 8th, 2009 Lakers make Ron Artest deal official with signing
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Ron Artest, making official a deal agreed to last week.
Source tells AP that Rockets have reached multiyear deal with ArizaJuly 3rd, 2009 Source: Rockets agree on multiyear deal with ArizaHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because NBA rules prohibit announcing free-agent deals until next week, said the Rockets offered Ariza the full mid-level exception for the first year, about $5.6 million.
Ron Artest set to leave Houston to join Kobe Bryant and NBA world champion LakersJuly 3rd, 2009 Artest poised to join Kobe, sign with LakersHOUSTON — Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. "I am very excited to finally be going to L.A.," Artest said in a statement issued by his agent Thursday night.
Ron Artest leaving Houston to join Kobe in L.A.July 3rd, 2009 Artest going to LakersHOUSTON — Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. "I am very excited to finally be going to L.A.," Artest said in a statement issued by his agent Thursday night.
A person close to the situation tells AP that Rockets GM is meeting with Lakers F Trevor ArizaJuly 2nd, 2009 Source: Rockets GM meeting with Lakers' F ArizaHOUSTON — A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza. The person, who did not want to be identified because the negotiations were ongoing, said Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was meeting with the free agent in Las Vegas.
Broken foot may keep Rockets center Yao out for season, reports sayJune 30th, 2009 Reports: Yao may miss seasonHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming's broken left foot could be a "career-threatening" injury. Dr. Tom Clanton, the Houston Rockets' team physician, told the Houston Chronicle on Monday that Yao's injury "has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career-threatening."
Yahoo! Sports first reported the Rockets and Yao's representatives were concerned the 7-foot-6 All-Star would never play again.
Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports. The free-agent forward told CBSSports.com on Thursday that he was leaving the Houston Rockets to join Kobe Bryant and the defending NBA champion Lakers. “I’m definitely going to L.A. — to sign, yeah,” Artest told CBSSports.com. “Lakers, Lakers, Lakers. I’m in L.A. right now.”
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