Merged: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston / Reportedly signs with Houston

[ironcrotch]

Just heard this on 955.

here is a link.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g-8p8Q9Ka5BjjU3klhnk2Y2mUDYAD996H6581

Where does Artest go if Ariza does go to the Rockets, I think that would be a good pick up for them.

On one hand it hurts the Lakers bad, but on the other Artest could easily trade places with Ariza and join the L*kers.

 

[Minstrel]

Re: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston

Yeah, this would be a very nice pick-up for them. Gives them a lot of what Artest did, defensively, but in a younger player who isn't as chuck-happy.

 

[B-Roy]

Re: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston

They can talk all they want, but the most they can offer Ariza is the MLE. The Lakers just have to offer a tiny bit more and Ariza will go running back to the Lakers.

 

[Wheels]

Re: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston

They can talk all they want, but the most they can offer Ariza is the MLE. The Lakers just have to offer a tiny bit more and Ariza will go running back to the Lakers.

Word is that he was so insulted by initial offer that he would just assume take the MLE elsewherre if it came to that, since appeartenly the Lake Show isnt willing to go above it.

 

[Minstrel]

Re: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston

Word is that he was so insulted by initial offer that he would just assume take the MLE elsewherre if it came to that, since appeartenly the Lake Show isnt willing to go above it.

Yeah, I don't think LA has a "soft factor" advantage of Ariza wanting to play for them anymore. If they offer the most, I'm sure he'll re-sign, but he may not sign with LA for the same money.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Re: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston

Personally, I think Ariza needs the Lakers more than the Lakers need Ariza.

 

[Mamba]

Re: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston

Personally, I think Ariza needs the Lakers more than the Lakers need Ariza.

100% correct.

 

[Wheels]

Re: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston

Yeah, I don't think LA has a "soft factor" advantage of Ariza wanting to play for them anymore. If they offer the most, I'm sure he'll re-sign, but he may not sign with LA for the same money.

yep hometown discount I think is gone. However I also agree that Ariza needs the Lakers more than they need him, although the need of him increases if Odom signs elsewhere.

 

[Minstrel]

Re: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston

He "needs the Lakers" like any role-player needs a top team...role-players look better when surrounded by talent. He has solid talent and will be good for any team, but in LA (or Cleveland or even, say, Portland), he'll look even better.

 

[Idog1976]

Re: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston

I wonder if we could pry Battier away from them?

Rudy, Blake, Outlaw, Przybilla for Battier, Brooks and Scola?

 

[Crimson the Cat]

Re: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston

Without Ming, McGrady, or Artest, I'm not scared of the Rockets any longer.

 

[B-Roy]

Re: OT: Ariza in talks with Houston

Artest is going to the Lakers. That means Ariza isn't returning. Now I'm intrigued because it seems like we can get him for a TINY bit more than the MLE. 6.5M/Year?

 

[Mamba]

Ariza to Houston

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/60295/20090702/ariza_agrees_to_sign_with_houston/

 

[Mamba]

Re: Ariza to Houston

Looks like it is Hedo or bust for you guys.

 

[RoyToy]

Re: Ariza to Houston

I doubt Ariza even had Portland on his radar. He was down right scared the last time he was in Portland.

 

[BrianFromWA]

It doesn't need to be complex. Sign Hedo. Trade Joel for Battier and future picks, since HOU now has Ariza and no one over 6'8 on their roster. Then see if Blake/Outlaw/Webster/picks/rights/etc. can get you either a good big (like Varejao or Lee) or a good PG (Hinrich? Sessions?)

If you don't you could run a lineup of Roy/Hedo/Battier/LMA/Oden. Swapping in Rudy and Batum as needed. Lots of flexibility there.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

It doesn't need to be complex. Sign Hedo. Trade Joel for Battier and future picks, since HOU now has Ariza and no one over 6'8 on their roster.

I love Battier. I've wanted Battier for ages. But if we sign Hedo we need Joel more than Battier. And think how Rudy would squeal THEN.

(I'd consider Rudy for Battier. That's how much I love Battier.)

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Caption for "Black Mamba"'s .sig: "Ugly Man Holds Ugly Hardware".

I am now finally motivated to go and turn off .sigs.

 

[Idog1976]

Caption for "Black Mamba"'s .sig: "Ugly Man Holds Ugly Hardware".

I am now finally motivated to go and turn off .sigs.

Well said. I can't stand looking at Kobe. You can't deny the talent, you can't deny the _________? fill in with invective of your choice.

 

[Tyler_Hansbrough]

Kinda OT - Kinda funny

Artest to LA and Ariza to Houston.

Kinda funny!

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/60295/20090702/ariza_agrees_to_sign_with_houston/

Does this make either team better or worse? It is pretty much even in my opinion! Artest isn't TOO much better then Ariza, right? Because Ron will take more shots and miss more then Trevor will. I dunno, I am bored.

Thoughts?

 

[Tyler_Hansbrough]

haha woops i totally didnt check when i posted that.

sorry mods

 

[BTOWN_HUSTLA]

Awesome!

now hopefully Orlando re-ups Hedo.

 

[BTOWN_HUSTLA]

And Ron Artest >> Ariza. You'll have to get some good defenders for Kobe AND Ariza and they can shut down your 2/3. Ariza is good for houston because he's young and the same age approx as their young-ish core (sans YAO and TMAC)

 

[illmatic99]

Was this us?

Ariza's agent, David Lee, said the 24-year-old forward passed up a more lucrative contract offer from another team with salary-cap space. "We decided to go with Houston anyway," Lee said. "It was never about the money. It was about going someplace where you felt appreciated."

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/07/02/SPFU18IDCG.DTL

That booing and defaming video still on your mind, Trevor?

 

[barfo]

That's what happens when you hire a Knick as your agent.

barfo

 

[Mamba]

Was this us?



http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/07/02/SPFU18IDCG.DTL

That booing and defaming video still on your mind, Trevor?

That isn't true, no one is stupid enough to pass up $42 million dollar contract.

Lee is throwing shit out there trying to save face.

 

[alex42083]

"It was never about the money"?? haha.. who is he trying to fool?