LaMarcus Aldridge: 'I Haven't Demanded A Trade' From Blazers

[RealGM Wiretap]

LaMarcus Aldridge claimed on Saturday that he has not requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers.

“I haven’t demanded a trade,” Aldridge said in an e-mail.

It had been previously reported that Aldridge would welcome a trade out of the Blazers, had not renewed his sponsorships in Portland, and believed the city was too small.

“I’m looking forward to who we sign in free agency to make us better,” Aldridge said in the e-mail.

Aldridge is considered a key player in the Blazers' rebuilding effort.

Via Joe Freeman/The Oregonian

[TdotRap4Lyfe]

I hope this doesn't blow up like the Dwightmare from 2 years back.

[PDX_DL0]

I hope this doesn't blow up like the Dwightmare from 2 years back.

It won't be . Luckily LMA isn't even close to being the same personality and drama queen as D12. Its why LMA and Portland fit, both super chill and just want to play ball. Our team is made of players like that and its why Oladipo wanted to play in Portland and worked out for us even when we really had no way to get him. If LMA really did want to leave, he'd ask for a trade before walking away in FA. I don't question his love for Portland, he wouldn't do us dirty like that.

[UN-Owen]

That's not the same as "I'm happy in Portland and intend to finish my career with the Blazers"

My guess is the clock is ticking on his departure