LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Indiana Pacers Ron Artest (R) watches the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles January 12, 2006. Artest asked to be traded last month, and although he withdrew the statement, team president Larry Bird said he is no longer interested in having Artest play for the team. Artest hasn't played in a game since December 6, 2005. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)
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LOS ANGELES, July 2 (UPI) -- Ron Artest has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, the free agent forward told CBSsports.com in a text message.
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