Comments on: Ariza contract talks ‘not going anywhere’ http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2009/07/01/ariza-contract-talks-not-going-anywhere/ The #1 Source For Everything Lakers Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:34:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: RJ http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2009/07/01/ariza-contract-talks-not-going-anywhere/#comment-78001 RJ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:09:19 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=13498#comment-78001 where the fuck is everyine getting a sign lakers gonna sign artest you think kobe gonna play with him they got in mini fight and he wants alot of money so he cant come to lakers u guys r dumb where the fuck is everyine getting a sign lakers gonna sign artest you think kobe gonna play with him they got in mini fight and he wants alot of money so he cant come to lakers u guys r dumb

]]> By: BringDFishBack http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2009/07/01/ariza-contract-talks-not-going-anywhere/#comment-77951 BringDFishBack Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:55:20 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=13498#comment-77951 Also, his agent is clearly lying. The midlevel offer is supposedly an insult, yet of all the other teams supposedly interested only 2 can offer more than the midlevel, Portland and Toronto. Now he said he already had several firm offers, which must be above the midlevel if that's an insult, and even Portland and Toronto made offers above that already, 2 is stretching the word several. However, Portland has been focusing entirely on Hedo so I can confidently say they have not made an offer to Ariza. Toronto may have, although it's doubtful because they were never associated with him, but either way 1 team isn't several. Also, his agent is clearly lying. The midlevel offer is supposedly an insult, yet of all the other teams supposedly interested only 2 can offer more than the midlevel, Portland and Toronto. Now he said he already had several firm offers, which must be above the midlevel if that’s an insult, and even Portland and Toronto made offers above that already, 2 is stretching the word several. However, Portland has been focusing entirely on Hedo so I can confidently say they have not made an offer to Ariza. Toronto may have, although it’s doubtful because they were never associated with him, but either way 1 team isn’t several.

]]> By: BringDFishBack http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2009/07/01/ariza-contract-talks-not-going-anywhere/#comment-77949 BringDFishBack Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:52:01 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=13498#comment-77949 [Comment ID #77941 Will Be Quoted Here] If that is indeed what happened (Lee bluffed, Bynum told him to shut up and get it done), it's still good news. That means that Lee has been doing this without consulting Ariza and this is just him talking. Bottom line is I highly doubt Ariza will sign somewhere else for the same amount of money. This is his home, he said he feels in place here, and he has a chance to win, it just wouldn't make sense. I also don't think the Lakers will stick to this offer though, I think he'll end up signing with the Lakers for $7-$8 mil per over 3-4 years. [Comment ID #77941 Will Be Quoted Here]

If that is indeed what happened (Lee bluffed, Bynum told him to shut up and get it done), it’s still good news. That means that Lee has been doing this without consulting Ariza and this is just him talking. Bottom line is I highly doubt Ariza will sign somewhere else for the same amount of money. This is his home, he said he feels in place here, and he has a chance to win, it just wouldn’t make sense. I also don’t think the Lakers will stick to this offer though, I think he’ll end up signing with the Lakers for $7-$8 mil per over 3-4 years.

]]> By: Mr. WoodCock http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2009/07/01/ariza-contract-talks-not-going-anywhere/#comment-77948 Mr. WoodCock Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:50:47 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=13498#comment-77948 http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4301414 per ESPN... looks like the Lakers are only willing to offer him the mid level $5.5m, but he wants $8-9m. Cleveland already contacted him, but they are only offering the mid level, so that wouldn't make any sense to leave. The only teams that can offer him the $$$ he wants are Portland, Toronto, and Detroit cuz they are below the cap. Looks like the Lakers are holding onto LO. I hope his agent is more reasonable. This means the Lakers will go after a veteran free agent that will accept the mid-level. If this happens and we can sign LO for cheap, we could also sign Brown. Our total payroll is going to probably be around $93-95m this season. Current payroll $77m resign LO $8-9m FA $5.5m Brown $2-3m http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4301414

per ESPN… looks like the Lakers are only willing to offer him the mid level $5.5m, but he wants $8-9m. Cleveland already contacted him, but they are only offering the mid level, so that wouldn’t make any sense to leave. The only teams that can offer him the $$$ he wants are Portland, Toronto, and Detroit cuz they are below the cap.

Looks like the Lakers are holding onto LO. I hope his agent is more reasonable. This means the Lakers will go after a veteran free agent that will accept the mid-level. If this happens and we can sign LO for cheap, we could also sign Brown.

Our total payroll is going to probably be around $93-95m this season.

Current payroll $77m

resign LO $8-9m
FA $5.5m
Brown $2-3m

]]> By: dawg http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2009/07/01/ariza-contract-talks-not-going-anywhere/#comment-77943 dawg Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:47:16 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=13498#comment-77943 ESPNNEWS REPORTING HERE: ARTEST WILL BE WITH THE PURPLE IN GOLD BEFORE JULY 10TH.. BELIEVE IT!! REMEMBER WHO U HEARD IT FROM FIRST. ESPNNEWS REPORTING HERE:

ARTEST WILL BE WITH THE PURPLE IN GOLD BEFORE JULY 10TH..

BELIEVE IT!!
REMEMBER WHO U HEARD IT FROM FIRST.

]]> By: mike http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2009/07/01/ariza-contract-talks-not-going-anywhere/#comment-77942 mike Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:41:41 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=13498#comment-77942 This is Ariza's agent trying to create a ruckus to get fans(like us) to pressure the front office into paying more money to Ariza. By saying Ariza has multiple offers in hand, he is trying to increase the demand for Ariza and also raise the price for him. Until there is word from the Lakers confirming a stall in contract talks, or another team publicly offers Ariza, there is nothing to worry about. This is Ariza’s agent trying to create a ruckus to get fans(like us) to pressure the front office into paying more money to Ariza.

By saying Ariza has multiple offers in hand, he is trying to increase the demand for Ariza and also raise the price for him.

Until there is word from the Lakers confirming a stall in contract talks, or another team publicly offers Ariza, there is nothing to worry about.

]]> By: demoney2291 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2009/07/01/ariza-contract-talks-not-going-anywhere/#comment-77941 demoney2291 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:40:18 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=13498#comment-77941 Te deal with Andrew got done basically because Drew told My Lee to shut up and g the deal done he wasnt going no where , Lee will play it out in the media which is what he does but other teams are offering you the Mid same as the Lakers ut ou are insulted , thats a slap in the face to him , if he finds some one that is willing to give him 8-9 mil more power to him ,its just hard to imagine him getting that from any one but hey you never know . truth of the matter is we will still be just fine without him as long as we sign LO we are good anthere are other players available to fill that void so its all good Te deal with Andrew got done basically because Drew told My Lee to shut up and g the deal done he wasnt going no where , Lee will play it out in the media which is what he does but other teams are offering you the Mid same as the Lakers ut ou are insulted , thats a slap in the face to him , if he finds some one that is willing to give him 8-9 mil more power to him ,its just hard to imagine him getting that from any one but hey you never know . truth of the matter is we will still be just fine without him as long as we sign LO we are good anthere are other players available to fill that void so its all good

]]> By: BringDFishBack http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2009/07/01/ariza-contract-talks-not-going-anywhere/#comment-77940 BringDFishBack Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:39:05 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=13498#comment-77940 [Comment ID #77938 Will Be Quoted Here] The dude is 24 right now, he's got plenty of time to win. He has to get a big contract while he can. This is a business first and foremost. [Comment ID #77938 Will Be Quoted Here]

The dude is 24 right now, he’s got plenty of time to win. He has to get a big contract while he can. This is a business first and foremost.

]]> By: Russ http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2009/07/01/ariza-contract-talks-not-going-anywhere/#comment-77938 Russ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:32:11 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=13498#comment-77938 yeah, Ariza's agent must be crazy to think that teams are gonna offer him 9 mil a season Ariza thinks he's that good?? does he not remember he was NOTHING before the Lakers?? no one even knew this guy before he wore purple and gold the guy needs to understand how LUCKY he is. he's playing in him hometown, he has a chance to get more rings. Yeah, i admit, the Lakers should bite the bullet and just pay him a little more, but Ariza has to understand they can't do that right now. He should wait a year or two and then get a big money contract trust me, players do this. they go sign with another team because they want the big money. and look where that gets them EX: Ronny leaving LA for Golden State? Baron Davis leaving GS for Clippers? Elton Brand leaving Clippers for 6ers? I think all three of those players regret that decision now. COME ON ARIZA. BE SMART ABOUT THIS. YOU KNOW U CANT WIN A TITLE IN PORTLAND, HOUSTON, or the CLIPPERS. is money really worth it??? yeah, Ariza’s agent must be crazy to think that teams are gonna offer him 9 mil a season

Ariza thinks he’s that good?? does he not remember he was NOTHING before the Lakers??

no one even knew this guy before he wore purple and gold

the guy needs to understand how LUCKY he is. he’s playing in him hometown, he has a chance to get more rings.

Yeah, i admit, the Lakers should bite the bullet and just pay him a little more, but Ariza has to understand they can’t do that right now. He should wait a year or two and then get a big money contract

trust me, players do this. they go sign with another team because they want the big money. and look where that gets them

EX: Ronny leaving LA for Golden State?
Baron Davis leaving GS for Clippers?
Elton Brand leaving Clippers for 6ers?

I think all three of those players regret that decision now. COME ON ARIZA. BE SMART ABOUT THIS. YOU KNOW U CANT WIN A TITLE IN PORTLAND, HOUSTON, or the CLIPPERS.

is money really worth it???

]]> By: BringDFishBack http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2009/07/01/ariza-contract-talks-not-going-anywhere/#comment-77937 BringDFishBack Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:31:56 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=13498#comment-77937 [Comment ID #77928 Will Be Quoted Here] Fish's stats don't look too good either, but there's a lot more to the game than stats. Ariza hit clutch 3s and played outstanding defense. Also, he didn't get much of an opportunity on other teams, nor did he have a 3 point shot. Sure he won't get the looks he got here on a bad team, but most of the other teams he's looking at are contenders. [Comment ID #77928 Will Be Quoted Here]

Fish’s stats don’t look too good either, but there’s a lot more to the game than stats. Ariza hit clutch 3s and played outstanding defense. Also, he didn’t get much of an opportunity on other teams, nor did he have a 3 point shot. Sure he won’t get the looks he got here on a bad team, but most of the other teams he’s looking at are contenders.

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