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News Source: Uinta County News
| 5 months ago
Kobe Bryant (notes) always admired that Ron Artest (notes) never acted like he wanted an autograph when duty demanded that he defend him. He loved that Artest was combustible and crazy and always left people wondering: Is this the moment when Ron-Ron...
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News Source: Daily News
| 5 months ago
At some point (Jackson) is going to say, 'It's time.' But I think that competitive streak is still there for him. I wouldn't be surprised, if he's healthy, he continued on after this season. "We have jobs that are fun and exciting, why would you ever...
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News Source: Seattle Times
| 5 months ago
Three weeks removed from the stress of an NBA season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson's health concerns ebbed, and doctors gave him the go-ahead to return next season. Jackson, whose future was in doubt pending medical tests, announced Friday he indeed...
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News Source: Los Angeles Times
| 5 months ago
I couldn't wait to see what you thought of this nightmare. I was really hoping it was just a bad dream since I fell asleep to SportsCenter . . . unfortunately it's not. "I'm really upset...I just don't get it." --Ryan Kert, Simi Valley Answer: Artest...
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News Source: Inquirer.net
| 5 months ago
Volatile veteran forward Ron Artest is poised to join the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, agreeing to a three-year deal, the Los Angeles Times reported on Friday. Artest helped the Houston Rockets make it to the playoffs last year before they were...
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News Source: Los Angeles Times
| 5 months ago
Jackson has always been fascinated by Artest's defensive ability. Now he faces the challenge of coaching Artest in a strict triangle offense that leaves little room for freelancing beyond Kobe Bryant's forays. It will be entertaining to gauge the...
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News Source: Charlotte Observer Online
| 5 months ago
Less than three weeks after the parade, the NBA champion Lakers have already met the biggest threat to their throne...They just won a title that would not have been possible without the strong defense and stunning shooting of a 24-year-old kid with a...
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News Source: Turks and Caicos Free Press
| 5 months ago
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson will stay in charge for the 2009-10 season, he said on Friday as he ended speculation about his future. Jackson, who collected a record 10th championship ring when the Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 4-1 in...
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News Source: United Press International
| 5 months ago
Free agent forward Trevor Ariza of the LA Lakers has signed a contract with the Rockets, swapping places with forward Ron Artest , the Houston Chronicle said. The newspaper reported being told by an undisclosed source the 6-foot-8 Ariza, 24, signed a...
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News Source: Dubuque Telgraph Herald
| 5 months ago
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. "I am very excited to finally be going to L.A.," Artest said in a statement issued by his agent Thursday night. "For years now, the Lakers have expressed interest in having me play for...