Sources: Aldridge has told Blazers he will not return

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  1. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Same. Let's throw an LA jersey burning party at Moda once he leaves. At least get a sports center appearance out of it:blush:
     
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  2. RoyToy

    RoyToy Clown Town

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    Batum was traded because he's average at best and was being paid $12M per. The team was getting rid of him no matter what. His time here was done and his performance in the playoffs was the final nail in the coffin.
     
    RoyToy, Jun 25, 2015
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    Yea well, allot has changed since then. Once the first domino fell (Wes), the plans to keep this team together went by the wayside. Can't blame him for looking for greener pastures at this point.
     
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  4. RoyToy

    RoyToy Clown Town

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    Batum couldn't step up and be the #3 that Wes was. Even with Aldridge and Lillard getting all of the attention he still couldn't do shit. He still deferred and pretty much was his usual soft presence on the court.

    He needed to go.
     
    RoyToy, Jun 25, 2015
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  5. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Aldridge leaving is not the end of the world, it really isn't. We have so much cap and roster flexibility. If you believe we have a good front office, then we're going to make it through this just fine.

    Or you know....we could riot.
     
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  6. KeepOnRollin

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    So are we hoping he goes to SA so that we can get Green in a trade or is it better just to keep the cap space and try to go for Green as a signing instead?

    I would rather LMA goes to DAL than SA personally.
     
    KeepOnRollin, Jun 25, 2015
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    We cant even retain our own main guy how the hell are we going to attract top stars?
     
    Tunchi, Jun 25, 2015
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    If LMA told Olshey he was not returning, I do not believe Olshey would have traded Batum.. That would leave 4 starting positions with question marks for next season instead of just the three.


    Something does not smell right with all of these reporters using each other as a source. And the Western Conference executive could be a GM trying steal LMA away by planting misleading information.
     
    oldfisherman, Jun 25, 2015
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    Fuck LaMarcus Aldridge.
     
    santeesioux, Jun 25, 2015
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    Quick trolled.
     
    BlazerWookee, Jun 25, 2015
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  11. blue32

    blue32 Who wants a mustache ride?

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    WooHoo!!!
     
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    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    He's going to get some Jarrett Jack style youtube jersey burning videos, especially if he goes to LA.
     
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    I'm not too upset, I think this team peaked, whether by injury or not... now let's see what Olshey can do. He has an all star of and $40+ in cap space this summer. I think he tries to rebuild this team more like the Warriors.
     
    Schilly, Jun 25, 2015
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    Well, if LA does leave, he should understand the reason Portland hesitated making him the "front" man of the team. What a cold-ass bitch.
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Jun 25, 2015
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    So you wanna be the best blazer ever? BEAT Lying Asshole!!!

    EDIT: So LA didn't say shit about leaving...yet. I'm dumb.
     
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    GriLtCheeZ, Jun 25, 2015
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    I still doubt this because Woj hasn't reported it. Until I hear it from him (or straight from LMA) I not going to fully believe.
     
    KeepOnRollin, Jun 25, 2015
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    Boise Blazer, Jun 25, 2015
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  18. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    They don't have to field a competitive roster next year. We weren't a good enough team to win even with Aldridge so what difference does it make?
     
    B-Roy, Jun 25, 2015
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  19. illmatic99

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    Still got this guy

     
    illmatic99, Jun 25, 2015
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    And unlike aldridge he might actually embrace being the leader
     
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