Exclusive The official Lamarcus Aldridge free agency thread

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  1. Draco

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    Yeah I agree. We shouldn't necessarily be in as much of a rush to contend immediately as with LaMarcus. But if LMA does leave the Blazers can first aim for other max guys such as Monroe. A Monroe for LaMarcus swap would save us $5 million on the cap to upgrade another position and would give us a player 5 years younger entering his prime instead of declining from it. The NBA changes so unexpectedly much year to year none of us know for sure which of these players will be better.

    If we strike out on all the top free agents we can still try to sign 3 or 4 solid players that other teams overlook. Thats how the Hawks got Paul Millsap. Rolo and Wes could even be brought back on cap friendly deals if they don't get blown away with other teams offers in free agency. If we get some improvements from two of Dame, CJ, Meyers, Plumlee, Vonley then along with some free agents we could be a solid young up and coming playoff team. We have a lot of quality pieces on this roster, and no bad contracts. Without LaMarcus its not as if we're the Nets or 76ers.
     
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    ESPN should offer him is own Decision special.
     
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    It should be a reality show that lasts for 7 episodes
     
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    Lol, spurstalk is going crazy over this. Some of them say they'd rather Aldridge go to the lakers than resign with us.

    Most of them think it's a done deal to san Antonio.

    Assholes
     
    JFizzleRaider, Jun 29, 2015
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    I would think that Neil Olshey would have sat the guys down when the season ended and told them not to give out any info about who is coming or going. The Blazer organization would not want them to leak that info.
     
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    I don't care where LaMarcus goes as long as he doesn't resign here.
     
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    Really? One of the best PFs in the game today..silly
     
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    Who wants the best PF in the league on their team. Not that guy, apparently.
     
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    Sinobas is consistant when it comes to Lamarcus that's for sure
     
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    Whether LA stays or leaves, I expect him to buy a giant house in his hometown, considering he's about to sign the biggest deal of his career. Him house shopping in Texas means little to me.
     
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    For such a quiet, keep to himself guy, people sure do seem to know everything he's up to.
     
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    Well, he is very tall.
     
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    Again with home sales.
     
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    Not that I think it means much either but San Antonio is 4.5 hours from Dallas. Thats not a house "in his hometown". A Boston player buying a house in Manhatten would be far closer.
     
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    Sadly, I hear LMA is going to the Spurs.
     
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