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Updated: July 1, 2009, 10:42 PM ET
[h2]Sources: Ariza may leave Lakers[/h2]
By Chris Broussard
ESPN.com
Trevor Ariza's short but sweet stay in Los Angeles might be coming to an end.
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.
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[h2]DanielArtest51:[/h2]Aight Cleveland. I'm pushn Ron to sign. Sorry LA. Kobe old. Lbj is abt to run it4 minutes ago from TwitterFon
@96TruwarierQB Son. Sign with Cleveland. Trust me. 3-4rings in the next 5-7yrs. And u know teams improve with u.9 minutes ago from TwitterFon
QFT. Players getting gassed after a contract year.Originally Posted by Mamba MVP
Ariza is worth 7 mil a year, nothing more...whoever pays 9 to 10 mil for him is going to be sorry.
Oh and if he doesn't want to come back, then definitely go after Ron Ron.
How does Miami sound?Originally Posted by Nowitness41Dirk
Ariza committing career suicide if he goes anywhere that doesn't include Kobe, LeBron, or somebody in that mold...
Exactly, unless he's goes to someone who has a megasuperstar that will consistently draw double teams leaving him WIDE open like Kobe did,he'll be useless. He can't even dribble the ball wellOriginally Posted by Nowitness41Dirk
Ariza committing career suicide if he goes anywhere that doesn't include Kobe, LeBron, or somebody in that mold...
Originally Posted by outacontrol music
And I think Ariza is OVERRATED BIIIIIIIIIIIIG time...
Classic get paid and tank guy.
Artest has been consistent.
chalmers-wade-ariza-beasley-JOOriginally Posted by JapanAir21
How does Miami sound?Originally Posted by Nowitness41Dirk
Ariza committing career suicide if he goes anywhere that doesn't include Kobe, LeBron, or somebody in that mold...
Dwyane qualifies... Still not sure I'd leave LA if I were him and the money were close, though...Originally Posted by JapanAir21
How does Miami sound?Originally Posted by Nowitness41Dirk
Ariza committing career suicide if he goes anywhere that doesn't include Kobe, LeBron, or somebody in that mold...
Originally Posted by you big dummy
[h2][/h2][h2]DanielArtest51:[/h2]Aight Cleveland. I'm pushn Ron to sign. Sorry LA. Kobe old. Lbj is abt to run it4 minutes ago from TwitterFon
@96TruwarierQB Son. Sign with Cleveland. Trust me. 3-4rings in the next 5-7yrs. And u know teams improve with u.9 minutes ago from TwitterFon
Exactly, dude is 24 years old and he was a 2nd round pick so he's trying to cash in big time.Originally Posted by LazyJ10
Ariza just got a ring, he's looking to the highest bidder right now...