Aldridge is likely leaving Portland for the Lakers or Spurs, per report

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    LaMarcus Aldridge is one of the top unrestricted free agents this summer, and he should have no shortage of suitors if he decides to leave the Trail Blazers. Aldridge is reportedly favoring the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs in free agency if he leaves Portland, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

    The Aldridge rumors come on the heels of speculation about a possible Lakers trade for DeMarcus Cousins. The Lakers could reportedly send the No. 2 pick, Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson to Sacramento for Cousins. Imagine Los Angeles doing that deal, then signing Aldridge to a max contract. Kobe Bryant's final season would suddenly get a lot more interesting.

    Stein points to Portland's decision to trade veteran wing Nic Batum for Gerald Henderson and 19-year-old forward Noah Vonleh as one sign Aldridge could be leaving. Aldridge had previously stated his desire to remain in Portland, but that may be changing after an injury plagued season (for both himself and the team) that ended with a first round playoff loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

    - See more at: http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/6/...ridge-lakers-spurs-nba-free-agency/in/8607948
     

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