LaMarcus Aldridge Wants Chicago Part 2

Magilla_Gorilla · Post #261 » by **Magilla_Gorilla** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:58 pm

tgmxd wrote:
Ralphb07 wrote:If I were the Bulls I'd get in on this Boston/BK deal. I don't see KG wanting to go to BK.

I'd much rather have Noah and KG over Aldridge and someone that sucks.

Given those two options - I agree.

KiLleRInStiNcT7 · Post #262 » by **KiLleRInStiNcT7** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:59 pm

I get Blake Griffin sells tickets but the dude is overrated. I don't understand why people want this guy so bad.

blumeany · Post #263 » by **blumeany** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:00 pm

jl342323 wrote:once again, chicago is a team that people toy with.

it was lebron and dwaded, then now its portland and lamarcus aldridge.

I was actually thinking that earlier - but more in regards to LMA using the Bulls to get Portland to add players around him.

BIG Game · Post #264 » by **BIG Game** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:00 pm

aaqubed wrote:
GetSeven wrote:
Sports Whispers ‏@SportsWhispers #NBA: #Blazers will only trade L.Aldridge if it includes: Al Horford, Anthony Davis, Brook Lopez, or Blake Griffin (The Oregonian)

Deng and the Charlotte pick to Atlanta, Horford to Portland, Aldridge to the Bulls. Git er done.

Wouldnt you wan to just keep Horford?

KiLleRInStiNcT7 · Post #265 » by **KiLleRInStiNcT7** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:02 pm

Is it a good thing or a bad thing that it's really quite right now?

jmajew · Post #266 » by **jmajew** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:03 pm

3 way deal:

Bulls get: LMA, Caron Butler, & Wesley Matthews
Clips get: Deng
Portland gets: DeAndre Jordan, Boozer & # 20

The Explorer · Post #267 » by **The Explorer** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:03 pm

Add Adridge to the list of 100+ page threads that didn't materialize for the bulls.

Stoudemire
Aldridge
Gasol
Bryant
Anthony
Lebron

MrSparkle · Post #268 » by **MrSparkle** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:05 pm

Howard to LAC
Aldridge to LAL
Griffin to POR

Kind of a straight-forward trade that seems to satisfy every team and every player except Blake Griffin, who is locked up until 2017 anyway.

Lets be serious guys -- Chicago's assets don't even come CLOSE. Things that further hurt the Bulls assets:

1. Taj and Noah are 28. Still a little (and I stress "little") room to improve offensively, but they are who they are... And they are a whole tier below any one of the above mentioned bigs.

2. Mirotic has the ability to scare a trade destination and say "I don't want to play there." Pretty much a useless trade asset.

3. Hasn't been mentioned, but Deng ALSO has the ability to do this if Gar tries to get a 1st for him (in a bigger LA trade). Not that I see it happening, but let's say Cavs, Wizards or Kings agree to take Deng for their lotto pick... Luol can say "I'm not signing an extension there," and there goes any desire for those teams to even consider the scenario.

4. Bobcats pick is still about 50/50. Charlotte can draft 2 studs in the next 2 drafts (esp. next year), sign 2 max FAs, develop Walker and MKG and all of a sudden that pick turns into #15-20. I think most GMs are aware of this, so I highly doubt this is a deal-breaking trade chip.

5. Thomas Robinson... getting offered for very underwhelming deals.

I'm taking my head out of dream-scope -- Aldridge to Chicago would be miraculous. It would honestly take Taj, Noah, Charlotte 1st, and a lottery pick acquired by moving Deng or somebody, before Portland seriously considers the Bulls. I would still do that, because you're turning about $34M of salary into $15m for LA. Once you clear Boozer and add MIrotic, that's a nice core with cap space to ADD to. Our defense would take a big hit by losing our 3 top dogs, but that's what it costs to get a top-5 PF in his prime. *shrug* With KG, Dirk and Duncan in their late 30s, I'll actually claim Aldridge is a top-3 big man in all of the NBA. Only a healthy Howard can really trounce him. Griffin, Marc, Hibbert, Noah, Bosh, Love, Horford none are as well-rounded.

dice · Post #269 » by **dice** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:06 pm

blumeany wrote:
Sports Whispers ‏@SportsWhispers 6m
#NBA: #Blazers will only trade L.Aldridge if it includes: Al Horford, Anthony Davis, Brook Lopez, or Blake Griffin (The Oregonian)

no noah even. that's funny

PJ Brown · Post #270 » by **PJ Brown** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:06 pm

The Explorer wrote:Add Adridge to the list of 100+ page threads that didn't materialize for the bulls.

Stoudemire
Aldridge
Gasol
Bryant
Anthony
Lebron

The problem here is that not once in this process was it every reported that it was actually going to happen. From the first floor it was clear that it was going to be tough to pull off at this moment.

And, you know, it might still happen.

Mech Engineer · Post #271 » by **Mech Engineer** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:07 pm

Most of these trades don't happen because the team trading away the superstar/star player always want to believe that they can somehow convince the player to stay with them. I don't think most GMs are like the Utah GM who pulled the trigger at the right time before it became a bigger distraction.

The Portland GM has to look at reality. If they let it go to next year, LMA is more frustrated and it is not that Portland is going to be in the WCF next year or two. They will get less for LMA and the rebuilding will take more time. The smarter GM is the one who knows when to pull the trigger and is not scared of public criticism.

Kingjju4 · Post #272 » by **Kingjju4** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:08 pm

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=lhod9ws

Why not make it a 4 way?

Chicago In: LMA / Garnett
Chicago out: Hamilton / Gibson / Luol

Portland in: Horford / Hamilton
Portland Out: LMA

Boston in: Luol / Lou Williams
Boston out: Rondo / Garnett

Atlanta in: Rondo / Gibson
Atlanta out: Horford / Lou Williams

BIG Game · Post #273 » by **BIG Game** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:09 pm

Al Horford, Anthony Davis, Brook Lopez, or Blake Griffin. We can't get any of these guys. and if we could we would be better served just staying with them. Only reason LMA is considered is because he mentioned us as his preferred destination.
If this report is true then Portland has heard all offers and will not trade LMA or they are just trying to drive up offers. i think they wont be moving him. might as well stay where we are and build our team as is. maybe deng will net us something good (it seems like he's going to get moved. itll be intresting to see what happens)

Magilla_Gorilla · Post #274 » by **Magilla_Gorilla** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:11 pm

Kingjju4 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=lhod9ws

Why not make it a 4 way?

Chicago In: LMA / Garnett
Chicago out: Hamilton / Gibson / Luol

Portland in: Horford / Hamilton
Portland Out: LMA

Boston in: Luol / Lou Williams
Boston out: Rondo / Garnett

Atlanta in: Rondo / Gibson
Atlanta out: Horford / Lou Williams

If we're living out fantasies - I'd rather leave Portland out and just get Horford. He's the better player anyways.

Kingjju4 · Post #275 » by **Kingjju4** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:12 pm

Magilla_Gorilla wrote:
Kingjju4 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=lhod9ws

Why not make it a 4 way?

Chicago In: LMA / Garnett
Chicago out: Hamilton / Gibson / Luol

Portland in: Horford / Hamilton
Portland Out: LMA

Boston in: Luol / Lou Williams
Boston out: Rondo / Garnett

Atlanta in: Rondo / Gibson
Atlanta out: Horford / Lou Williams

If we're living out fantasies - I'd rather leave Portland out and just get Horford. He's the better player anyways.

Haha... it's true. It definitely is a fantasy...

ChiefILL53 · Post #276 » by **ChiefILL53** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:12 pm

Kingjju4 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=lhod9ws

Why not make it a 4 way?

Chicago In: LMA / Garnett
Chicago out: Hamilton / Gibson / Luol

Portland in: Horford / Hamilton
Portland Out: LMA

Boston in: Luol / Lou Williams
Boston out: Rondo / Garnett

Atlanta in: Rondo / Gibson
Atlanta out: Horford / Lou Williams

Interesting but idk man lol. And wouldnt have KG be kinda redundant? Im sure he wouldnt have a problem coming off the bench, but I know hes said he doesnt want to play C...just like LA

Shill · Post #277 » by **Shill** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:13 pm

KiLleRInStiNcT7 wrote:Is it a good thing or a bad thing that it's really quite right now?

Good if you're excited about drafting Tim Hardaway Jr or a backup center from Kansas or something.

red222 · Post #278 » by **red222** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:14 pm

Shill4Tyrus24 wrote:
KiLleRInStiNcT7 wrote:Is it a good thing or a bad thing that it's really quite right now?

Good if you're excited about drafting Tim Hardaway Jr or a backup center from Kansas or something.

Kingjju4 · Post #279 » by **Kingjju4** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:15 pm

ChiefILL53 wrote:
Kingjju4 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=lhod9ws

Why not make it a 4 way?

Chicago In: LMA / Garnett
Chicago out: Hamilton / Gibson / Luol

Portland in: Horford / Hamilton
Portland Out: LMA

Boston in: Luol / Lou Williams
Boston out: Rondo / Garnett

Atlanta in: Rondo / Gibson
Atlanta out: Horford / Lou Williams

Interesting but idk man lol. And wouldnt have KG be kinda redundant? Im sure he wouldnt have a problem coming off the bench, but I know hes said he doesnt want to play C...just like LA

He definitely would be coming off the bench and hopefully be okay being used on however Thibs needs him.

Post #280 » by **coldfish** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:17 pm

Breaking news: Portland would be willing to trade Lamarcus Aldridge for a player better and younger than Lamarcus Aldridge. Keep checking in on channel 9 news as this shocking story develops.