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Ron Artest

Ron Artest - Houston Rockets
  • Pts 17.1
  • Reb 5.2
  • Ast 3.3
Houston Rockets
  • Height: 6-7
  • Weight: 246
  • Born: Nov 13, 1979 - Queens, New York
  • College: St. John's
  • Draft: 1999 - 1st round (16th pick) by the Chicago Bulls

News and Notes

News and Notes
Jul 3 F Ron Artest has stated that he will sign with the Lakers, according to multiple media outlets. A contract cannot be signed until July 8. Yahoo! Sports

Jul 2 Artest has reached an agreement with the Lakers on a three-year, $18 million contract, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Recommendation: Artest likely could have commanded a longer deal, but is reportedly extremely interested in playing in Los Angeles with Kobe Bryant. His signing likely ends the Lakers' pursuit of re-signing Trevor Ariza, but they should still have a shot at Lamar Odom. Artest could help make the Lakers one of the top defensive teams in the league next season.

RotoWire

Jul 2 Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to play for the NBA champions next season. Bauman said the final details are still being worked out, but could be finished as early as Thursday night.

Advice: ESPN.com reported that Artest had agreed to a three-year deal worth $18 million. Bauman would not confirm those numbers, saying the deal was still being negotiated.

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 Recent News
  •  Artest: Lakers need to be 'hoodalized'? Jul 4 (Yahoo! Sports)
  •  Artest to sign with champion Lakers: report Jul 3 (AFP)
  •  Lakers: Phil Jackson will return for 2009-10 season Jul 3 (Yahoo! Sports)
  •  Trevor Ariza: Headed to Houston Jul 3 (RotoWire)
  •  'Net reaction: Artest and Ariza swap teams Jul 3 (Yahoo! Sports)
  •  NBA free agents: 2009 class Jul 3 (Yahoo! Sports)
  •  Artest going to Lakers Jul 3 (AP)
  •  Lakers look to Artest to fill dramatic role Jul 3 (Yahoo! Sports)
  •  Swapping with L.A.: Artest going, Ariza coming Jul 3 (Houston Chronicle) *
  •  Source: Rockets agree on multiyear deal with Ariza Jul 2 (PA SportsTicker)
  •  Rockets lose out on Artest, but sign Ariza Jul 2 (Houston Chronicle) *
  •  Justice: Polish forward would look great in Rockets red Jul 2 (Houston Chronicle) *
  •  Free agency begins; Rockets target center, Artest Jun 30 (Houston Chronicle) *
  •  Justice: Yao's injury could be opportunity for Rockets Jun 29 (Houston Chronicle) *
  •  Justice: Injury cursed Rockets can feel your pain Jun 26 (Houston Chronicle) *