Exclusive The official Lamarcus Aldridge free agency thread

[magnifier661]

I would totally take Winslow!

 

[BrianFromWA]

I was putting him in there b/c he's a 6M anchor on their cap for the next few years and would have to be included on their side if we're getting anything remotely good, like Winslow, Whiteside or picks.

Worth it, imo.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Rather have Chalmers than McBob; we need a backup PG.

Chalmers really doesn't fit the Olshey mold. And you're forgetting TIM FRAZIER!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BigGameDamian]

Riley always tries to get players to take a discount ..Lamarcus ain't taking a discount

He's already taking a discount by not re-signing with the Blazers.

 

[RR7]

I was putting him in there b/c he's a 6M anchor on their cap for the next few years and would have to be included on their side if we're getting anything remotely good, like Winslow, Whiteside or picks.

Worth it, imo.

We shouldn't have to take on a McRoberts to also get Winslow. If they had any sort of leverage, sure. But they're well over the cap, and would NEED a S&T.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

If Ole' could get Winslow as part of a package for LMA, I would take back all the nasty comments.

I think it's just possible. Riley could say they got Aldridge for the #10 pick in the draft. Also: "at #9, the Hornets took Frank Kaminsky. At #10, we got LAMARCUS FUCKING ALDRIDGE!"

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Chalmers really doesn't fit the Olshey mold.

True, but he's a PG, and he plays defense, so I think Neil would be OK with him.

And you're forgetting TIM FRAZIER!!!!!!!!!!

You're right. What I meant was, "we need a competent backup PG".

 

[magnifier661]

FYI, Aldridge has a condo next to Durant in Miami

 

[Wizard Mentor]

He's already taking a discount by not re-signing with the Blazers.

not in a sign and trade.

 

[Scalma]

If we end up with Winslow I'll cry tears of joy no lie.

 

[RR7]

not in a sign and trade.

S&Ts no longer get a player more money or years.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

As ESPN Trade Machine has removed all the salaries, you'll need this for your imaginary schemes.

 

[magnifier661]

not in a sign and trade.

Even in a sign and trade. The extra year can't be used in a sign and trade

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Even in a sign and trade. The extra year can't be used in a sign and trade

Ha! In my day, sonny, I understood the rules! Glad to have you whippersnappers up to date!

 

[Rastapopoulos]

If we end up with Winslow I'll cry tears of joy no lie.

Pics or it didn't happen.

 

[BrianFromWA]

seeing Mags correct posters about the CBA rules....sniff...my boy's all grows'd up!

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

As ESPN Trade Machine has removed all the salaries, you'll need this for your imaginary schemes.

Trade checker on real GMs still works

 

[magnifier661]

Okay, if we got Winslow and whiteside would you guys be happy?

 

[illmatic99]

Okay, if we got Winslow and whiteside would you guys be happy?

Not gonna get Whiteside unless they move Bosh to C.

And hellz ya

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Okay, if we got Winslow and whiteside would you guys be happy?

Winslow and Whiteside won't work - not enough salary.

 

[santeesioux]

Bosh and Winslow , then sign Wade

 

[magnifier661]

Winslow and Whiteside won't work - not enough salary.

I understand that, but those would be the true assets. Obviously we would have some shitty contracts to go along with it

 

[ThugginPaulyGAllen]

Honestly at this point I'd be happy getting rid of LMA for a sack of peanuts. How is this princess not a locker room cancer? It's all about him.

 

[riverman]

Honestly at this point I'd be happy getting rid of LMA for a sack of peanuts. How is this princess not a locker room cancer? It's all about him.

Glad you're not the GM

 

[Darkwebs]

Hell, let's add Whiteside as well. The more the merrier. 11 big men and Dame. That's a great movie title.

For a porno, yeah.

 

[0-Our!]

I don't think they would trade Whiteside even if they got LMA. However... I DO think it possible to S&T LMA for McBob, Chalmers, James Ennis, & Winslow +trade exception; McBob & Chalmers would b immediately traded for draft picks & we'd keep Winslow & Ennis (he's a SF too w/good upside).

 

[Rastapopoulos]

But they can just trade us his rights right now, right? (Too many rights there.)

Our Summer League team would get a fuck of a lot more interesting.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Okay, if we got Winslow and whiteside would you guys be happy?

Already said--Deng, Chalmers, Winslow. That gives us a very deep, (mostly) young, talented, flexible roster.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

With Wes going, if LMA goes, we'll have no players or (I think) staff left who worked with Brandon Roy or Greg Oden.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I don't think they would trade Whiteside even if they got LMA. However... I DO think it possible to S&T LMA for McBob, Chalmers, James Ennis, & Winslow +trade exception; McBob & Chalmers would b immediately traded for draft picks & we'd keep Winslow & Ennis (he's a SF too w/good upside).

If McBob and CHalmers could be traded for draft picks, then the Heat would do it first.