Ariza Won't Accept Hometown Discout From Lakers

[Bangers&Nash]

Ariza Won't Accept Hometown Discout From Lakers

Trevor Ariza's agent David Lee said Monday that the Lakers won't receive a hometown discount from his client.

Lee declined to reveal how much of a raise Ariza will seek when he becomes an unrestricted free agent, but he said his client should make him the most coveted wing player on the market.

Among the teams Lee expects to pursue Ariza are Detroit, Portland and Toronto.

"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."

[Meloshow]

Might throw a spanner in the Lakers machine a little bit. He is an important piece.

[JMEWLS]

Might throw a spanner in the Lakers machine a little bit. He is an important piece.

Agreed, he's going to the team that happens to offer him the most money and minutes. I think this guys going to breakout big time this year.

[billtimore]

suns

their sf spot is wide open with scrubs like hill and barnes there.

[Meloshow]

and Earl Clark.. dumbass..

[billtimore]

^^^i'm far from broke, got enough bread.

[Clutch]

Good to hear from a Pistons fans viewpoint. I like him in LA, but this increases his chances of leaving...im all for it.