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Alex Kennedy: Several league sources have speculated that the Lakers will use the amnesty clause on Ron Artest, but I think Luke Walton makes more sense. Twitter

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The money does not disappear. The player must still be paid. But the provision could give a few teams some relief and put an extra jolt in the free-agent market. Arenas could be set loose by the Orlando Magic, who owe him $62.4 million over the next three years. Rashard Lewis ($46 million, two years) could be dumped by the Washington Wizards. Brandon Roy, Baron Davis and Metta World Peace — the player formerly known as Ron Artest — could all spill into the market. New York Times

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Ron Artest: Mj didn't accept my offer I guess we still locked out. I'll try to get the league started back really soon. I love u fans Twitter

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Ron Artest: I'm so pissed! I challenge all the owners to a game of one on one. If they beat me I give them 70%. I challenge Cuban to a arm wrestle Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest, Lockout 

Ron Artest: I want to play instead of cooking. I feel like a Atlanta house wife Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest, Lockout 

Ron Artest: I miss shooting airballs and dribbling the ball off my leg and Kobe saying. "Ronny stop!" Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest, Lockout 

Ron Artest: If we go overseas to play ball if the lockout doesn't end. It still doesn't help the future here in america. I rather go to schools and speak on the importance of education than chase basketball assuming the lockout never ends Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest, Lockout 

Ron Artest: Are the overseas players helping the American players in the lockout? The top overseas players seem not to care!! We need them but easiest way to divide the players Take away their numbers Make the system hard for dysfunctional players who need help in Smarten up man! Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest, Lockout 

Ron Artest: I see some players putting in Labor and grave yard shift hrs. Some want to play. And some sitting back comfortable instead of supporting!! Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest, Lockout 

Ron Artest: I think the players have a right to negotiate. Every business does it. However the fans are losing!!! Lucky for me football is playing!! Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest, Lockout 

Ron Artest: Mediatakeout.com lives off bringing down black people. They went in on my wife! All good though Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest 

Ron Artest: Can someone tweet me the names of the editors and CEO of mediatakeout.com? They must be put on blast. Don't let them hide behind computers! Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest 

Ron Artest: Whatever they say about Kimsha Artest , she a real chic. The first girl I ever had!! That's gangsta. Thats real love. Ups and downs but.., Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest 

Metta World Peace says his childhood hero Michael Jordan left the NBA players high and dry in the never-ending lockout drama -- by forgetting he was once one of them ... and acting like every other stubborn owner. Jordan -- the Charlotte Bobcats' big cheese -- is among a group of NBA owners who are taking a hard line with the players in the lockout negotiations. According to MWP, the players don't hate His Airness ... they just feel like, "he didn't support us when we most needed him." TMZ.com

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What would we do without Ron Artest, er, Metta World Peace to lighten the mood. Amidst the ultimatums and likely refusal by players to accept that deal, World Peace went on the Dan Patrick Show Friday and when the host asked him if he had a backup name in mind if his name change had not panned out as planned this summer, he said yes: “Queensbridge.” NBCSports.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest, Metta World Peace 

Derrick Williams: Was working out against Ron Artest today.. That dude is so strong. Twitter

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Ron Artest: Yay to the NBPA and NBA for making progress!!! Two weeks not bad! Cheers! Breaking news! More progress real soon Ronartest.com for updates! Twitter

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Apparently that zipper wasn't too tight, because it only took a little bit of prodding before Johnson criticized Ron Artest's decision to legally change his name to Metta World Peace. While Artest's publicly stated he hopes the name change would bring more awareness to world peace, Johnson sees it as nothing more than a publicity stunt. "What is the announcer going to say, Jay?" Johnson said. "How is he going to announce him? Ron, come back down to Earth please." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest, Metta World Peace 

Ron Artest: Yay No lock out Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest, CBA, Lockout, NBPA 

Ron Artest: Lakers smashing Let's go !!! I'm so happy!!!!!!! I love the NBA!!!!! Ball time!!!!!! Twitter

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