Lamarcus Aldridge probably WILL NOT sign extension with Portland.

[Strenuus]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....ith-trail-blazers/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs

Well, that's interesting.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

People on this contract usually don't. 3 year vs. 5 year.

 

[Strenuus]

People on this contract usually don't. 3 year vs. 5 year.

I still thought the article was actually decent and pointed out some stuff. Like how it's feasible he COULD since he'll be 29 and may regress... it was a good neutral article.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Yeah, I don't think many expect him to sign an extension. Most presume that the most likely outcome is that he'll re-sign after the expiration of his existing contract in 2015.

 

[BigGameDamian]

If we can't get to the finals by the end of his contract I wouldn't be surprised if he did leave.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

If we can't get to the finals by the end of his contract I wouldn't be surprised if he did leave.

Next year is the end of his contract.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Next year is the end of his contract.

I know. So time for the Blazers to really listen and do whats best for the team.

 

[PapaG]

He'd be stupid to sign an extension this summer. This is his one shot at a max contract.

5>3

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I know.

Your posts are worthless.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

He'd be stupid to sign an extension this summer. This is his one shot at a max contract.

5>3

He gets the 5 if he doesn't sign an extension.

 

[BigGameDamian]

He'd be stupid to sign an extension this summer. This is his one shot at a max contract.

5>3

He'll get a max deal wherever he goes.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Your posts are worthless.

Indeed.

 

[PapaG]

He gets the 5 if he doesn't sign an extension.

Yes, that's what I posted.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Not shocking

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Yes, that's what I posted.

Sorry, I read that backwards. After reading BGDs post, I figured every other post was insane too.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

He'll get a max deal wherever he goes.

But he can only get a 5 year deal here. Anywhere else and he only gets 4.

 

[Rhal]

The money difference is huge between a 3 year deal(55m) 5 year max (127m). I never thought he would sign an extension this summer since he has 1 max, or near max, contract left and he should get the money while he can. The big question is do we offer him a 5 year contract at max or near max money or a 4 year max. I doubt LA leaves but there is a possibility that if we regress or he just gets tired it here he could take an offer from a big market like LA/NY. I really doubt he leaves the Blazers for another team unless we completely implode but its one of those "you never know" things.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

$127m?!

LMA is not worth that contract.

 

[BigGameDamian]

But he can only get a 5 year deal here. Anywhere else and he only gets 4.

Well when your one of the best players in the NBA at your position how much does that really matter though.

 

[PapaG]

$127m?!

LMA is not worth that contract.

You're right. Hold that money for a true low post option like Kevin Love. Love has always dominated the low post in the playoffs.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Well when your one of the best players in the NBA at your position how much does that really matter though.

~$29,000,000 is how much.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

You're right. Hold that money for a true low post option like DMC. Cousins has always dominated the low post in the playoffs.

Ftfy

 

[PapaG]

~$29,000,000 is how much.

I think LMA will take a 5 year/$100m deal from Portland next summer.

 

[PapaG]

Ftfy

Touché! Well done, Fez.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

If he leaves, he leaves. Nothing we can do about it, get to it when we get there.

 

[PapaG]

If he leaves, he leaves. Nothing we can do about it, get to it when we get there.

Trade him right now for draft picks and an average PF. The Blazers could maybe win the lottery and draft a franchise-changing center.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Trade him right now for draft picks and an average PF. The Blazers could maybe win the lottery and draft a franchise-changing center.

:MARIS61:

 

[SlyPokerDog]

If he leaves, he leaves. Nothing we can do about it, get to it when we get there.

If he thinks about leaving Paul Allen should bail out Aaron Hernandez. That should be enough to scare him into re-signing.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Trade him right now for draft picks and an average PF. The Blazers could maybe win the lottery and draft a franchise-changing center.

I bet we could get that greek guy from the Rockets for him.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

If he thinks about leaving Paul Allen should bail out Aaron Hernandez. That should be enough to scare him into re-signing.

You should know better than anyone, you can't force someone to stay.

:MARIS61: