of midlevel exception and cut off contact with laker management. In the end Ariza ended up getting screwed over by his agent signing with a team less likely to get far in the playoffs for the same amount of money they were offered with the lakers... Well its a step up for the lakers to acquire Artest but I hate to lose this guy cause he gave a full effort in every game and knew his role on the lakers...Well good luck in houston and fire your agent. Please Rate, Comment, and subscribe... ...