Rockets Land Ariza

HOUSTON - FOX 26 Sports has learned the Houston Rockets have landed free agent forward Trevor Ariza.

"I can tell you definitively Trevor had an offer that was nine million more than what the Rockets offered and he decided to go with Houston," said David Lee, Ariza's agent, in an interview Thursday with FOX 26 Sports.

"It's like I told (Lakers General Manager) Mitch Kupchak. It was never about the money. It was about being at a place where he felt wanted and appreciated."

Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey was in Las Vegas Thursday meeting with the former Los Angeles Lakers star.

A five-year veteran, Ariza averaged 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.7 steals last season for the Lakers.