Aldridge to the Spurs(Official)

[ehizzy3]

I never thought there could be a bigger Villian than when LBJ left Cleveland in the dust until LA. He's gonna get boo'd and mocked at from many fanbases. He hates media then? Wait until the Spurs start failing and the Spurs jump on him. We may need some popcorn for this one

He will be boo'd in portland for the rest of his career. This next year phx and lal may boo him too. He's not the villain like lbj was

 

[santeesioux]

I just blocked him on Twitter, that'll show him!

 

[Draco]

Maybe Aldridge did us a solid and forced the Suns to disrupt their franchise. We have pieces to trade for Morris

My gosh do you ever stop trying to find a ray of hope? I appreciate the positive outlook.

 

[Draco]

There was an article mentioning Markiff is extremely upset they traded his brother. I wouldn't be surprised if he forces them to trade him.

We can't touch him because of his criminal charges.

 

[BrianFromWA]

I'm not talking about the team that drafted players I'm talking about the team that had them at the deadline before the player entered free agency; and under the current CBA where max players can't sign extensions. Those teams are in a difficult position.

what do you mean, "max players can't sign extensions"? LMA could've signed 3/55M last year. Two years ago he could've signed a 4yr extension that bumped his salary up to a new max level with our leftover cap space. Maybe I'm misunderstanding here...Coon CBA 60 talks about extensions.

 

[Darkwebs]

I just blocked him on Twitter, that'll show him!

And I'm gonna permanently ban his IP from joining S2. He'll be sorry then.

 

[Scalma]

His next victim is Lillard and he will try to run him out of town

You guys are giving these "journalists" too much credit. Players don't care about them. They only talk to them because they have to. There are exceptions but for the most part they mean as much to players as the shit on the bottom of their shoes.

 

[lordninja11]

One of these things is not like the others, one of these things just isn't the same.

Lol fair enough and what's crazy is that Jones may be the better player in that duo.

 

[Cippy91]

 

[oldmangrouch]

Many Blazer fans could never see anything good in Zach or Sheed. They could not see anything bad in LaPuke until it was too late. Maybe this is a weird form of Karma.

 

[Scalma]

Durant to Portland 2k16!

 

[Draco]

what do you mean, "max players can't sign extensions"? LMA could've signed 3/55M last year. Two years ago he could've signed a 4yr extension that bumped his salary up to a new max level with our leftover cap space. Maybe I'm misunderstanding here...Coon CBA 60 talks about extensions.

Because max players have to leave $60 million on the table to sign an extension. Its not worth it; they can wait one year to earn $60 million dollars. That changed with the 2011 CBA and we haven't seen a single veteran player sign a max extension since that time.

 

[riverman]

I wish LA well. He put out a great effort here for 9 years. Spurs would be most players' choice if they were in his positon. New era..bring it on!

 

[Nikolokolus]

Durant to Portland 2k16!

http://www.hark.com/clips/tqgktkrgcq-smoking-them-tweeds

 

[BrianFromWA]

Because max players have to leave $60 million on the table to sign an extension. Its not worth it; they can wait one year to earn $60 million dollars. That changed with the 2011 CBA and we haven't seen a single veteran player sign a max extension since that time.

Nope, we haven't. What rule are you referring to that changed things? Max players didn't sign many extensions in the previous CBA, either. Only 3 did. And only 3 signed a contract with their free-agent team. The 7 who got traded brought back a goodly amount of talent. The 25 that didn't, well, didn't.
People keep talking about "leaving money on the table". LMA left 55M guaranteed on the table last summer. He'd be in the same position as if he'd signed a 3yr deal with 4th-year option. He left 28M guaranteed on the table with POR, because he didn't need or want the 5th year (he probably wants another big contract).

 

[PDXFonz]

And I'm gonna permanently ban his IP from joining S2. He'll be sorry then.

Good call, take his sources away.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I wish LA well. He put out a great effort here for 9 years. Spurs would be most players' choice if they were in his positon. New era..bring it on!

I don't wish him jack shit. I'm a Blazers fan. We had a GOOD thing going in Portland and he abandoned ship after saying he wouldn't Fuck him and the horse he rode in on.

 

[Natebishop3]

Allen should take the money that he would have spent on Aldridge and buy all the houses around wherever LA decides to move. Turn it into a dump.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I don't wish him jack shit. I'm a Blazers fan. We had a GOOD thing going in Portland and he abandoned ship after saying he wouldn't Fuck him and the horse he rode in on.

We had a good thing going right up until Wesley's ankle exploded. Then we actually had a pretty lousy thing going. And the best time to abandon ship is before it goes down, not after.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Allen should take the money that he would have spent on Aldridge and buy all the houses around wherever LA decides to move. Turn it into a dump.

Couldn't LMA just buy a different house and move?

 

[riverman]

It's a new chapter..I don't hate on LA, Wes or anybody..looking forward to the new version of Blazer basketball

 

[Natebishop3]

I just don't see us giving Wes 15 million. That's ridiculous. Even if Aldridge stayed. That's too much.

Rolo's salary wasn't too bad, but I like Plumlee. I don't really see a dropoff.

 

[Natebishop3]

Couldn't LMA just buy a different house and move?

And thus the game of cat and mouse where Paul follows him around buying properties and making his life a living hell.

 

[Ricky]

Well, does Olshey have something up his sleeve?

I think he is out of options with a lot of cap space and no good players to sign.

 

[TBpup]

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...ldridge_is_gone_and_now_the_trail_blazer.html

LaMarcus Aldridge is gone, and now the Trail Blazers can exhale their relief

There is a lot to this that resonates and makes sense. LA always seems a little over sensitive to slights, perceived or otherwise. Dame seems much more tough minded.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I think he is out of options with a lot of cap space and no good players to sign.

Chances are he'll be active in the trade market trying to absorb a castoff or two next year as teams gear up for the great cap-space-a-palooza of 2016.

 

[riverman]

I think he is out of options with a lot of cap space and no good players to sign.

A great GM will find great players that have not had the opportunity yet to be the man. Yeah, we didn't sign Jordan, Aldridge or Chandler for huge money..Olshey is collecting young talent and looking to build a sustainable roster for the next 6 years behind Dame. Danny Green played in the D league before Pops made him a star. Boris Diaw was looked at like a worn out old guy in Charlotte when the Spurs rejuvinated his career. Yup, Wes, Nico, Blake and LA have all moved on. It's a youth movement but I just hope we don't tank because of it

 

[cmeese47]

LeBron? CP3 didn't sign with his team, he forced a trade. Bosh followed LBJ and TOR got nothing.

Not true Toro

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...ldridge_is_gone_and_now_the_trail_blazer.html

LaMarcus Aldridge is gone, and now the Trail Blazers can exhale their relief

There is a lot to this that resonates and makes sense. LA always seems a little over sensitive to slights, perceived or otherwise. Dame seems much more tough minded.

I like Jason Quick and that was a nice piece to read

 

[Darkwebs]

So is anyone going to write an open letter to Aldridge, Dan-Gilbert-style?

 

[Natebishop3]

So is anyone going to write an open letter to Aldridge, Dan-Gilbert-style?

Don't forget the comic sans.