Artest says he's signing with Lakers
Shaq can have LeBron. Ron Artest says he'll take Kobe.
Artest, whose versatility and toughness have made him one of the most coveted and combustible players in the NBA, told CBSSports.com Thursday that he's signing with the Lakers.
"I'm definitely going to L.A. -- to sign, yeah," Artest said in a phone interview. "Lakers, Lakers, Lakers. I'm in L.A. right now."
Artest said he met with Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss Thursday and previously had spoken with Lakers coach Phil Jackson. He was en route to his financial manager's office, where he planned to huddle on the phone with his agent, David Bauman, to finalize details.
Artest's exuberance -- he spent the whole summer in L.A., including several appearances at Lakers home games during the NBA Finals -- got ahead of the process a bit. Other teams that made overtures for Artest -- including the Cavaliers -- have not yet been notified that Artest is signing with the Lakers. (Consider them notified.) Bauman has spoken with Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak, but parameters have not yet been agreed to. Still, it's pretty clear where Artest is going.
"I don't really care about the money," Artest said. "I'll play there for nothing. ... L.A. was very interested in me, and they got me."
Shaq can have LeBron. Ron Artest says he'll take Kobe.
Artest, whose versatility and toughness have made him one of the most coveted and combustible players in the NBA, told CBSSports.com Thursday that he's signing with the Lakers.
"I'm definitely going to L.A. -- to sign, yeah," Artest said in a phone interview. "Lakers, Lakers, Lakers. I'm in L.A. right now."
Artest said he met with Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss Thursday and previously had spoken with Lakers coach Phil Jackson. He was en route to his financial manager's office, where he planned to huddle on the phone with his agent, David Bauman, to finalize details.
Artest's exuberance -- he spent the whole summer in L.A., including several appearances at Lakers home games during the NBA Finals -- got ahead of the process a bit. Other teams that made overtures for Artest -- including the Cavaliers -- have not yet been notified that Artest is signing with the Lakers. (Consider them notified.) Bauman has spoken with Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak, but parameters have not yet been agreed to. Still, it's pretty clear where Artest is going.
"I don't really care about the money," Artest said. "I'll play there for nothing. ... L.A. was very interested in me, and they got me."
go away artest...dont sign with us...you are a cancer...^^
you serious. the man just settled and signed for the MLE, and you think he is a cancer? If he is winning he is fine, and i think it's safe to say the Lakers will be winning. I think signing for that, allowing the Lakers to spend money elsewhere shows that he isn't all that bad of a guy. you should be happy jordy
arty:arty:Ariza had a chance to get the same loot but for a longer contract and him and his agent laughed at it.
Mitch was not going to up the contract b/c he had RA in his back pocket wanting to join a winning team at all cost.
1 of my favorite players just joined my favorite team. It does not get any better then this...
Just sign Odom so I can enjoy the rest of the offseason.
Mitch was not going to up the contract b/c he had RA in his back pocket wanting to join a winning team at all cost.
1 of my favorite players just joined my favorite team. It does not get any better then this...
Just sign Odom so I can enjoy the rest of the offseason.
Ariza to the rockets... i am guessing for the MLE. Ariza agent should be shot in the head.
He made Ariza lose his shot at staying with his home team where his family is located. He could have won another championship.
Now he is going to a the rockets who will not be a contendor without TMac, Artest, and Yao.
Stupid as move by Ariza Agent. What a dumb ass.
He made Ariza lose his shot at staying with his home team where his family is located. He could have won another championship.
Now he is going to a the rockets who will not be a contendor without TMac, Artest, and Yao.
Stupid as move by Ariza Agent. What a dumb ass.
whats up Hd...:howdy:you serious. the man just settled and signed for the MLE, and you think he is a cancer? If he is winning he is fine, and i think it's safe to say the Lakers will be winning. I think signing for that, allowing the Lakers to spend money elsewhere shows that he isn't all that bad of a guy. you should be happy jordy
