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Rockets introduce Ariza

Ashly Elam

Story Created: Jul 8, 2009 at 4:53 PM CST

Story Updated: Jul 8, 2009 at 10:04 PM CST

HOUSTON (AP) - Trevor Ariza saw a better opportunity in Houston
and that was all it took for him to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Rockets formally introduced the versatile forward on
Wednesday, after he signed a multiyear contract.

The 24-year-old free agent agreed to join the Rockets last
Thursday night, switching places with free agent Ron Artest, who
left Houston to play for the Lakers.

"I think this was the best place for me," Ariza said. "I
think I have more of an opportunity."

The 6-foot-8 Ariza averaged 8.9 points and 4.3 rebounds and shot
32 percent from 3-point range for Los Angeles in the regular
season. He raised his stock during the Lakers' championship run,
averaging 11.3 points, 2.3 assists and shooting 47.6 percent from
3-point range.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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