haniazam BREAKING NEWS One-time All-Star forward #Ron Artest tells CBSSports.com senior writer Ken Berger he'll be signing with the Lakers!
So does that mean no Odom or Ariza? I thought it was one or the other with LA, unless Artest is signing for the cheap to get a ring.
OK... the report is that Artest tells Ken Berger that he's going to sign with the Lakers. It might be premature reporting, or it might be that Artest is full of it. http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15861562 Ed O.
Wow, I think if anyone can keep the crazy under control it would be Phil. That team would be scary. I don't like this trade at all.
damnitt, its going to be impossible to win a title in the next 2 years..im thinking we should target someone younger than Hedo Spurs La Orl Bos Cle 3 of those teams will be done by 2011 and Kobe will be in his mid 30's
Hedo is going to get the most out Oden. I'm confident of this. He's going to make Brandon better as well. The road to the championship, while definitely going through LA, also hinges on Brandon and Greg leading the way. This is the biggest supporting argument for Hedo.
If this is true, it may be time to re-open talks with the Bobcats. We won't throw in Batum, but we could consider adding Rudy now.
Well, if Jackson can keep Artest focused and keep him from free-lancing on offense, this is a nice move for them. However, I'm not as high on the move for them as some others. Is Artest better than Odom and Ariza? Not to me. If an Artest signing means LA can't return either of those two, then LA may actually be weaker. I think (a focused) Artest is superior to Ariza, but not to Odom. If LA can bring back Odom in addition to Artest, it's a pretty great situation for them.
I'm assuming Odom would return. But, and it's a glorious but, if LA's losing both Odom and Ariza, you're right. It's not even a lateral move. It's a step back.
HUGE! Kobe may not like Ron, but as a competitor he has to respect what he will bring to the Lakers. HUGE!
