Found July 04, 2009 on Slam Dunk Central:
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The Cavaliers have once again lost out on a free agent they were taking a hard look at, as the LA Times among other sources report that Lakers free agent Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment with the Houston Rockets. It’s an interesting twist, as the Rockets lost Ron Artest (another player the Cavaliers [...]
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