Warren2ThaG Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 http://lakersbr.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/trevor_ariza_78670796.jpgAriza: Show me the money Jerry Buss paid $50,000 to play in a World Series of Poker tournament last weekend in Vegas, outlasting some accomplished pros before busting out in 36th place. Lakers fans had better hope he wasn't betting with money earmarked for Trevor Ariza. While Ariza has maintained that he hopes to wear purple and gold again next season, agent David Lee said Monday that the Lakers won't receive any hometown discount from his client. Lee declined to reveal how much of a raise Ariza will seek when he becomes an unrestricted free agent Tuesday night at 9:01 p.m., but he said the young forward's upside should make him the most coveted wing player on the market. Among the teams Lee expects to pursue Ariza: Detroit, Portland and Toronto, franchises with enough cap space to more than double Ariza's $3.1 million salary of last season. Lee acknowledged he doesn't have a feel for how much the Lakers are willing to offer, but expressed hope that draft-week trades made by fellow contenders San Antonio, Cleveland and Orlando will coerce General Manager Mitch Kupchak into making a competitive bid. "It's a question of how committed the Lakers are to competing again," Lee said. "If everyone else stood still, you could see what happens when a piece is missing, but the reality is teams out there are positioning themselves to be competitive. When other teams are getting better, you can't afford to rest on your laurels." -------http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_S_lakers_30.3cd2531.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 While Ariza has maintained that he hopes to wear purple and gold again next season, agent David Lee said Monday that the Lakers won't receive any hometown discount from his client. That kinda threw me off for a second, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Ariza will be back he is just saying this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 If anybody offers more then MLE money then bye bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 That kinda threw me off for a second, haha.I as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 If he goes to Portland... OMG <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Whats tha max you think he deserves? 8.0 is too much I think. I'd say maybe 6.3 with incresments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nissan Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Ron Artest for the MLE. Do it, Mitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 ^If both command the same money, as a Laker fan who would you prefer? Ron or Ariza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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