Exclusive The official Lamarcus Aldridge free agency thread

[BonesJones]

Man this guy really screwed us. I wish we traded this dude when we had a chance. He just straight lied to us

We get it Tunchi, you say the same exact thing in every single post. Why don't you weight in with something that's not pessimistic and depressing?

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Woj just said Blazers are still in it. And what he gathers from his sources, its between Blazers and Spurs..thats it

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I just love how the media gloats and profits over our misfortune...It's disgusting really....

 

[Chuck Taylor]

Woj just said Blazers are still in it. And what he gathers from his sources, its between Blazers and Spurs..thats it

Where did you see this?

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Where did you see this?

Fox sports live

 

[Chuck Taylor]

I wonder what Olshey's doing? I could see him trying to sign someone big along with LA. While LA's being courted, Olshey tries to grab someone to play along with him. But who? Doesn't sound like we have a meeting with Jordan. Is Monroe the best he's got? I would assume Olshey is going to be aggressive at midnight tomorrow, and not just sit back and wait. Will be interesting to see if anything leaks early...

 

[Blazer Freak]

Woj just said Blazers are still in it. And what he gathers from his sources, its between Blazers and Spurs..thats it

Olshey is also one of Woj's biggest supporters/whisperers...it's all just smoke screens. July 1 can't get here soon enough, just get it over with.

 

[magnifier661]

Okay so it's between us and the Spurs?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I don't think we're going to hear much about what we're doing aside from the obvious options (like Monroe, who we pursued last season).

 

[magnifier661]

Woj

 

[illmatic99]

Makin a mockery of this now

 

[magnifier661]

Makin a mockery of this now

This reminds me of the Howard fiasco

 

[santeesioux]

This has turned into a complete shitshow, if it ends in Laker and Rocket fan tears, it may almost be worth it.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Drake.

That's embarrassing.

 

[TBpup]

IF Aldridge were to come back, who do you think they would be able to add to LA, Dame and a plethora of young, lottery talent?

 

[PDXFonz]

http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/teams/Toronto-Raptors/28/Playoff-History

 

[Scalma]

IF Aldridge were to come back, who do you think they would be able to add to LA, Dame and a plethora of young, lottery talent?

Monroe for starters.

 

[Scalma]

What if aldridge takes a two year deal with the spurs? He has to know pop and Duncan are retiring soon. Right?

Still feels like a cheap way to get a ring. Especially when the blazers could still contend with him.

 

[magnifier661]

What if aldridge takes a two year deal with the spurs? He has to know pop and Duncan are retiring soon. Right?

I think Aldridge is all about security. He understands he can make more if he has a year or two, but he's also seen careers end right before his eyes.

He seems very calculated, so I would guess security is more important. He will give up 27 mil for the Spurs because they maybe able to win a title. He will choose us because we will still be good and can offer an additional year

 

[riverman]

Watch Olshey come out of this with Aldridge and Cousins as teammates

 

[TBpup]

Watch Olshey come out of this with Aldridge and Cousins as teammates

That would be awesome!

 

[illmatic99]

On a positive note, he mentioned Portland is by far the most active team in the NBA and mentioned DeMarcus Cousins...

Usually stay away from hearsay posts like these, but care to elaborate?

 

[riverman]

Tim Duncan was a hero to him and Tim Duncan stayed with the same team his whole career to be the best the Spurs ever had..Lamarcus can only do that in Portland. Loyalty plus 28 million and an extra year

 

[OneLifeToLive]

That would be awesome!

That would def be a 'hold your shorts' moment'.

 

[magnifier661]

Tim Duncan was a hero to him and Tim Duncan stayed with the same team his whole career to be the best the Spurs ever had..Lamarcus can only do that in Portland. Loyalty plus 28 million and an extra year

I really hope he does. He has an opportunity to have his number retired in the rafters, while havin his name in every record on the Blazers. I know he's a stat guy, so that's a plus

 

[riverman]

I think legacy is underrated as a motivator for a guy like LA. He's not an instant gratification type or a short term gambler

 

[magnifier661]

I think legacy is underrated as a motivator for a guy like LA. He's not an instant gratification type or a short term gambler

If he stays, his number is guaranteed to hang in the rafters. His name will be on almost every statistical record in Portland.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Man, jabari has been saying LMA is as good as gone, now hes jocking woj reports...come on man!

Jabari Young ‏@JabariJYoung 2m2 minutes ago
Told yall months ago, Aldridge will take meetings, enjoy the courting, but #Spurs has his interest. If not, a possible return to #Blazers

 

[Scalma]

Usually stay away from hearsay posts like these, but care to elaborate?

Where'd you get that post from

Nvm found it

 

[Scalma]

Man, jabari has been saying LMA is as good as gone, now hes jocking woj reports...come on man!

Jabari Young ‏@JabariJYoung 2m2 minutes ago
Told yall months ago, Aldridge will take meetings, enjoy the courting, but #Spurs has his interest. If not, a possible return to #Blazers

Unfollowed that dude awhile ago. Terrible. Spends more time talking about bars than reporting about the team.