Source: ESPN Insider This didn't make any sense to me and I think Ariza's agent wasn't honest with his client about the Lakers offer. I really think Lee pushed Ariza out of LA because of his embarrassment in the Bynum negotiations. I'm positive the Lakers would have signed Ariza along with Artest & Odom if Lee was honest about the Lakers offer.
If it was any other agent I think we might still have Trevor. Lee took his issues public which was a red flag, that combined with the Bynum negotiations of course.