Lillard's and Aldridge's relationship. (He will come back Portland one day)

[hoopsjock]

Like who? I’m genuinely curious. Maybe someone like Hayward? Horford? Love?

I understand the hate for Aldridge, I’ve had it for years... however, he is an all star big man still. He just dropped 48 points, still has his team in playoff position, and has a good 2-3 years left.

Well Blake Griffin is one. It's hard to tell who would be available at the deadline next year but who would've thought Porzingis would be traded for expirings and picks?

As for Aldridge's fit on the Blazers I've posted several times in this thread about it already.

 

[GhostOfPGA]

Well Blake Griffin is one. It's hard to tell who would be available at the deadline next year but who would've thought Porzingis would be traded for expirings and picks?

As for Aldridge's fit on the Blazers I've posted several times in this thread about it already.

I think Griffin stays in Detroit, looks like they are actually building something positive.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I think Griffin stays in Detroit, looks like they are actually building something positive.

I agree, I think Casey’s a good coach, Their bigs are a problem, they get a better PG and they could be very dangerous.

 

[Labinot41]

Interesting. Hate him or love him. We never had a fordward like Aldridge since he left, and if Dame wants him back i'm 100% cool with that

 

[LayneStaley]

It makes too much sense, so it probably won’t happen. As I stated in another thread a season and a half with Aldridge at 24-25 mil per sounds better to me than Love or BG to be honest. With the parity of the NBA right now a lineup of...

Nurk
LA
Hood
CJ
Dame

Would be very dangerous in next years playoffs and the following season.

 

[e_blazer]

If Nurk is back and healthy before the trade deadline, I could see trading Whiteside to the Spurs for Aldridge.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Ugh... I hope if Aldridge does come back that he isn't such a baby.

 

[Labinot41]

Ugh... I hope if Aldridge does come back that isn't such a baby.

I think Everybody deserves a 2nd chance, not just in sports but also in life general. Reports say that he texted Dame back in 2017, he probably knew he made a mistake, i think he'll be a good fit with Dame

 

[Wizard Mentor]

If Nurk is back and healthy before the trade deadline, I could see trading Whiteside to the Spurs for Aldridge.

Could you see LMA for CJ?

 

[LayneStaley]

Could you see LMA for CJ?

I don’t think we would have to give up much to be honest, especially if they are trending towards missing the playoffs by the deadline. They might not want to be paying LA 25 mil in his age 35 season. If Nurks back to 100% I’d offer either whiteside/1st or Baze/1st. Gives them salary cap flexibility for next offseason and another asset to build through the draft. Imagine if they took a Baze/Trent/1st at this years deadline. A rotation of bigs that included Nurk/Whiteside/LA/Collins would be unstoppable in the playoffs.

 

[e_blazer]

Could you see LMA for CJ?

No. LA's too long in the tooth. Whiteside could be an asset that they want to keep or simply an ending contract to avoid one more year of LA's contract.

 

[ehizzy3]

Whiteside for LA at the deadline might make sense if hassan doesnt fit in.....doesnt lamarcus have an extra year though?

 

[Phatguysrule]

I think Everybody deserves a 2nd chance, not just in sports but also in life general. Reports say that he texted Dame back in 2017, he probably knew he made a mistake, i think he'll be a good fit with Dame

I'm not convinced. I'll root for him if we get him, but when the going gets tough I'll be surprised if Aldridge doesn't quit on us.

 

[Hobbesarable]

I don't care much for players quitting on the team in the playoffs.

He found his way back home and he can stay there.

The players we kept fought hard last season and throughout the playoffs. Most of all they didn't give up nor did they quit on the team. I believe in them.

 

[HailBlazers]

Defense > LaMarsha

 

[handiman]

I don't care much for players quitting on the team in the playoffs.

He found his way back home and he can stay there.

The players we kept fought hard last season and throughout the playoffs. Most of all they didn't give up nor did they quit on the team. I believe in them.

I agree, but treating San Antonio as our developmental team to toughen up players doesn't sound so bad.

 

[blazerfan11]

Why not give Collins a chance first? He doesn't need to be toughened up.

 

[riverman]

I think players that want to be here and could make us better is sort of a no brainer....Lamarcus could be our next Steve Blake...I was hoping that would be Ed Davis but hey....

 

[BigGameDamian]

Why not give Collins a chance first? He doesn't need to be toughened up.

How much of a chance does he need?

 

[BigGameDamian]

I think players that want to be here and could make us better is sort of a no brainer....Lamarcus could be our next Steve Blake...I was hoping that would be Ed Davis but hey....

 

[Phatguysrule]

I think players that want to be here and could make us better is sort of a no brainer....Lamarcus could be our next Steve Blake...I was hoping that would be Ed Davis but hey....

Aldridge isn't nearly as tough as Steve Blake. I don't like the idea of relying on him in a tight series. Last time we did that he shat himself and we were swept by the Grizz.

We should have been competitive in that series but he looks for any reason he can find to quit. I've never seen a guy grow out of that...

 

[riverman]

Aldridge isn't nearly as tough as Steve Blake. I don't like the idea of relying on him in a tight series. Last time we did that he shat himself and we were swept by the Grizz.

We should have been competitive in that series but he looks for any reason he can find to quit. I've never seen a guy grow out of that...

You realize I wasn't actually comparing Steve Blake's game to Lamarcus eh? I've seen a lot of folks grow out of things....he's not that damned old. The whole starting core pretty much quit whenWes went down and Afflalo hurt his shoulder....Nic Batum was supposed to be the man...he did zip......Lamarcus was gone before the playoffs started in his mind anyway. Lamarcus is a damned good...Rolo didn't do shit in that series either....our best players that series were Dame, CJ and Meyers

 

[Phatguysrule]

You realize I wasn't actually comparing Steve Blake's game to Lamarcus eh? I've seen a lot of folks grow out of things....he's not that damned old. The whole starting core pretty much quit whenWes went down and Afflalo hurt his shoulder....Nic Batum was supposed to be the man...he did zip......Lamarcus was gone before the playoffs started in his mind anyway. Lamarcus is a damned good...Rolo didn't do shit in that series either....our best players that series were Dame, CJ and Meyers

And I wouldn't be excited about getting Batum back either. Blake never quit in his life and was a credit to the locker toom. Aldridge was kind of the opposite.

Again, I'd take him and I'd wish him well. He'd be a better pickup than Love, for sure. But I wouldn't have high expectations.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

 

[Road Ratt]

LaMarcus Aldridge is one piece that would put the Blazers over the hump. He would give the team another scoring threat, which we sorely need.

I would actually like to see this happen, as long as we didn't have to give up too much to make the trade worth it for the Blazers.

 

[Cugel]

LMA is flat out lethal from mid-range. I would put them at the top. Don't love his lack of athleticism but what are you gonna do...

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[H.C.]

So @Dan Marang doesn't see Little in Portland's future?
Interesting take.
Knew there was a reason why I never watched a second of the aftershow.

 

[LayneStaley]

IMO the problem first go around was LA thought he was/is/gonna always be the bigger star and face of the franchise. Now that he knows Dame is a first team all nba guy I doubt he would be whining about not being the man, I actually think at this stage he’d accept the 3rd scorer role with open arms and most likely excel at it.

 

[BonesJones]

So @Dan Marang doesn't see Little in Portland's future?
Interesting take.
Knew there was a reason why I never watched a second of the aftershow.

Damn, Dan Marang has a profile here?! Weird. Its almost like I know a famous person!