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"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. The parameters of the deal still need to be agreed upon, however. "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." The Los Angeles Daily News confirms Berger's report via Artest's agent. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Gortat Gives Verbal Commitment To Sign With Dallas
The Mavs will offer the full mid-level exception, which could translate to a five-year deal starting at roughly $5.6 million, in hopes of convincing the Orlando Magic not to match the offer. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Ariza Agrees To Sign With Houston
With at least five teams pursuing Ariza, the Lakers appeared unwilling to pay him more than the $5.6 million mid-level exception. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Taco Bell Buys NBA Sponsorship, Replacing McDonald's
Financial terms of the multi-year sponsorship were not announced. The deal will include exposure for Taco Bell on ABC, ESPN and TNT which broadcast NBA games nationally. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback July 2nd Edition Of RealGM Radio
Jeff and Andrew will discuss free agency in the NBA, the division races in baseball, and the pending suspensions in the NFL. Click here to listen to past shows as well as tonight's broadcast -- RealGM Radio You can also discuss the show on RealGM's forums -- RealGM Forums Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Bass' Camp Open To Sign-And-Trade With Orlando
“If anything this will help move things along and could pave the way for a sign-and-trade,” said Tony Dutt, Bass’ agent upon learning of the Gortat deal. Orlando can still match the Mavericks’ offer since Gortat is a restricted free agent but it’s uncommon to pay a reserve player the full mid-level exception. When asked about the possibility of Bass playing in Orlando alongside his top client Rashard Lewis, essentially swapping places with Gortat, Dutt replied, “Orlando is a great organization. I’ll leave my comment at that.” Last season, Bass averaged 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game off the bench for Dallas. Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Gordon Says Bulls Never Made An Offer
"I mean they didn't pursue me at all. They didn't even make an offer so it was pretty much a one-man race," Gordon told ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago. Forman declined comment on Thursday. He said when he was promoted to GM in May that the Bulls wanted to keep Gordon, but that would have probably meant paying the luxury tax and sacrificing cap space they could have next summer. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Miami Contacts Iverson And Artest
Riley entered the start of the free agency negotiating period Wednesday saying he would be reluctant to spend the $5.5 million mid-level exception because the Heat already was past the league's anticipated dollar-for-dollar luxury tax on excessive payrolls. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Rockets Meet With Ariza, Prepared To Offer MLE
The deal would not preclude Houston from also keeping Ron Artest, according to sources. Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Shaq's Motto: Win A Ring For The King
"This is something I couldn't turn down. You guys already are a damn good team." "I'm able to play any style. I'm not here to demand 40 or 50 shots. Thirty (laughing). I'm just coming in to do my part." O'Neal was asked about his interest in law enforcement, but said his focus is clear. "Right now, my motto is 'Win a Ring for the King.'" Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Rubio Will Stay In Spain For Two Seasons
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Ron Artest has told Ken Berger of CBSSports.com that he will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Marcin Gortat was scheduled to fly to Dallas on Thursday after giving the Mavericks a verbal commitment to sign an offer sheet with them next week, according to NBA front-office sources.
Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close to the process.
Taco Bell has struck a sponsorship agreement with the NBA, replacing a spot previously occupied by McDonald's.
Now that the Dallas Mavericks have reached a verbal agreement with former Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat, it’s clear that free agent Brandon Bass will have to find another suitor.
Gar Forman previously called Ben Gordon the top priority of the Chicago Bulls offseason, but that didn't mesh with reality at least according to the club's best scorer since he was drafted in 2004.
Allen Iverson and Ron Artest have been contacted by Pat Riley in the opening days of free-agency negotiations, league sources said Thursday.
Shaquille O'Neal was introduced as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.
According to a report from El Periodico, Ricky Rubio has decided not to come over to the United States to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves and will remain with DKV Joventut for the next two seasons.