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NBA front-office sources have confirmed that Trevor Ariza made a verbal commitment Tuesday night to sign a five-year deal with the Rockets on Wednesday.
ESPN.com’s Chris Sheridan reports that Ariza, according to sources, will receive the Rockets’ full mid-level exception, which is being projected to come in at $5.8 million for next season.
If the exception for the 2009-10 season is indeed set at $5.8 million Wednesday when the league announces next season’s salary cap and luxury tax, Ariza’s deal would be worth $33.5 million.

