Yeah both mid level exception so its kind of a trade. However ariza wasn't accepting the Mid Level exception with LA so...They get a better player right now for less money. I love ariza and think he was a huge part of their championship but artest's numbers are better across the board and most importantly he's a better 3 point shooter. If the chemistry works out then I think it was a great move. The Lakers are planning around 3 years as their window to win more championships and Kobe/Pau/Artest/Odom should give them a great chance at doing that
