Chris Broussard wrote it but i dont know how credible he is http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4301414 Sources: Ariza may leave Lakers Comment Email Print Share By Chris Broussard ESPN.com Archive Trevor Ariza's short but sweet stay in Los Angeles might be coming to an end. Ariza The 24-year-old swingman, who played a key role in the Lakers' run to their 15th NBA championship, is on the verge of leaving the club, sources close to the situation said on Wednesday. With at least five teams pursuing Ariza, the Lakers are currently unwilling to pay him more than the $5.6 million mid-level exception. "They're letting him go," one of the sources said. Cleveland is making a hard push for Ariza, and the Cavaliers' coaching staff was speaking with him on Wednesday. While Cleveland can only offer the mid-level as well, Ariza's disappointment with the Lakers' stance has moved other suitors ahead of his current team. The Rockets, Clippers, Raptors and Blazers are also showing interest in Ariza. Portland and Toronto could each offer more than the mid-level exception. If the Lakers refuse to increase their offer, it's a clear indication that they are choosing their other big free agent forward, Lamar Odom, over the younger Ariza. Ariza averaged 8.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in the regular season for the Lakers last season. He increased his scoring to 11.3 points and had 4.2 rebounds per game in the playoffs. He had 16 points and 15 points in the last two Lakers victories in the Finals. Those numbers were a jump over his career averages of 6.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Ariza has played for three teams in his five-year career. Chris Broussard covers the NBA for ESPN The Magazine.
WOW Ariza would be Robert Horry reborn in a Rockets UNIFORM!!! I am down now that Ron aint coming back!
He wants to get paid significantly though. He has trouble creating his own shot and while his defense is nice, not completely sure I want him if we have to offer a significant amount.
Seems to me that by letting Ron go, they seemed intent on getting more athletic, which would be great
What if Morey is in talks with Detroit taking on RIP/Prince? Would be pretty cool, although I don't know about RIP's contract.
I don't get it? We spend the MLE on Ariza - and then Joey Dorsey is our starting C? Or Chucky Hayes? We're dwarfs!
we dont have money to sign ariza we had money to sign ron because he was our own free agent. if morey is going after gortat then all the MLE money is tied up with him
I think it's safe to say Morey is going after younger players. He'll stay away from Hamilton and his contract.
