Reports: Mavs Could Be Front Runners In Landing Aldridge

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Reports: Mavs Could Be Front Runners In Landing Aldridge 

Post#1 » by Risk101 » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:30 pm

When it comes to NBA free agency, armchair GMs—as in everyone who isn't an actual NBA GM—tend to pair available players with teams that have the cash and the need, as if the entire procedure is akin to acquiring and installing a missing part on a car.

The problem with that: car parts don't have feelings. Free agent LaMarcus Aldridge does. Among them: jealousy, disappointment, loyalty and fear. Jealousy over how other stars are treated. Disappointment over another postseason ending far too soon. Loyalty to a teammate and friend whose future is suddenly unknown. Fear that he will look back on his career and wonder about the road not taken.

All that, apparently, is why a source familiar with Aldridge's thinking said several weeks ago that the about-to-be 30-year-old power forward was aggressively exploring options other than returning to Portland. Indeed, he moved out of the house he rented from former Blazer Damon Stoudamire and it is up for sale. But will Aldridge’s emotions be tempered by the prospect of leaving $27 million on the table, the amount a Blazers' maximum-salaried contract differs from the maximum that can be offered under collective bargaining agreement rules by any other team?

Aldridge did not respond to messages seeking comment, nor did Blazers GM Neil Olshey. But sources from both sides of their relationship confirmed two significant points: First, Aldridge isn't feeling the same way he did last summer when he publicly stated his intention of signing an extension with the Blazers this summer; second, there isn't a clear-cut better situation for him than what he has in Portland.

Of his potential suitors, league sources indicate that the Mavericks are the biggest threat to pull Aldridge away from the Blazers, but it's the general idea of returning to Texas, not a specific destination, that appeals to him. Both the Mavericks and Spurs, of course, could have the requisite cap space, reputation of success and location.

Both also may not be perfect fits. Several sources have indicated that the Spurs, for whatever reason, are either off his list or not very high on it. And the question concerning Dallas is: Does an aging Dirk Nowitzki truly give him a better chance of competing for a title? Dallas, sources say, is clearly interested, but where he sits on its priority list is not clear.

"LaMarcus feels, as all great players do, that wherever he goes he'll have a great chance," a source familiar with his thinking said. "But don't think about this as what makes the most sense. He feels he's been in Portland a long time and that maybe it's time for a change. That's what is driving this."

While Aldridge is considered one of a handful of soon-to-be free-agent big men worthy of a maximum-salary contract—a list expanded to a half-dozen names thanks to the anticipated influx of TV revenue that will raise the salary cap in coming years—there are reasons Aldridge could slide to the middle of a list includes Marc Gasol, Kevin Love, DeAndre Jordan, Brook Lopez and Greg Monroe.


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Post#2 » by RamonSessions7 » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:34 pm

Risk101 wrote:Rick Bucher

Well, guess we can rule out the Mavs
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Post#3 » by tidho » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:45 pm

Seems like the Mavs are always one of the front runners to sign everyone.
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Post#4 » by Kobblehead » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:45 pm

That Mavs roster is so weird. They could have as little as 4 players under contract this summer (if Aminu and Ellis opt out).
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Post#5 » by Little Digger » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:48 pm

Bucher never really made it very high in the NBA media biz..but he's still managed an epic downward career slide
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Re: Reports: Mavs Could Be Front Runners In Landing Aldridge 

Post#6 » by kd 35 » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:50 pm

When the rumor seems to be that he wants to be closer to home, Dallas makes sense -- as he's from Dallas. Bucher is just speculating so that he can try to be "first" in a world of breaking news. And he has built in an easy out if they aren't in contention to sign Aldridge. "I said they could be front runners."
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Post#7 » by yoyoboy » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:51 pm

The Mavs are in the running for EVERY free agent.
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Post#8 » by psualltheway5 » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:52 pm

Will Kyle Lowry be involved in a sign and trade this time around?
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Post#9 » by Agenda42 » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:52 pm

It would be cool if there were some information in the article.
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Post#10 » by Dirk » Tue Jun 9, 2015 2:55 pm

Mavs fans know well enough that we can't get anyone of that caliber in free agency. And talk about an article without any substance.

I hope LA remains in Portland.
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Post#11 » by HotRocks34 » Tue Jun 9, 2015 3:01 pm

Spurs.

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Post#12 » by Brandon-Clyde » Tue Jun 9, 2015 3:48 pm

Agenda42 wrote:It would be cool if there were some information in the article.

There are anonymous sources" :D
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Post#13 » by red96 » Tue Jun 9, 2015 3:56 pm

He could sugn in Dallas if "home is truely were the heart is" but he'd for damn sure wouldn't be going there to win. From outside looking in the Mavericks are a mess with multiple deficiencies. I just cant imagine him going to Dallas over San Antonio if he does leave.
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Post#14 » by Johnny Firpo » Tue Jun 9, 2015 4:00 pm

I hope not. I find Aldridge to be a massively overrated player, I would rather let the team suck in two years when Dirk probably retires. We aren't winning the chip either way, not with Aldridge as our best player.
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Post#15 » by HotRocks34 » Tue Jun 9, 2015 4:05 pm

psualltheway5 wrote:Will Kyle Lowry be involved in a sign and trade this time around?


I guess what Bucher is saying here is that LaMarcus Aldridge has worn a Blazers jersey for the last time.

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Post#16 » by Slava » Tue Jun 9, 2015 4:08 pm

Kobblehead wrote:That Mavs roster is so weird. They could have as little as 4 players under contract this summer (if Aminu and Ellis opt out).


Precisely and their starting PG is probably going to be Devin Harris or Barea.
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Post#17 » by WolvesGuy14 » Tue Jun 9, 2015 4:09 pm

RamonSessions7 wrote:
Risk101 wrote:Rick Bucher

Well, guess we can rule out the Mavs


Chris Broussard is probably confirming it as we speak.
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Post#18 » by stepbackjftw » Tue Jun 9, 2015 4:40 pm

I'm hoping an eastern conference team lands him
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Post#19 » by Lord Cuban » Tue Jun 9, 2015 4:50 pm

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Re: Reports: Mavs Could Be Front Runners In Landing Aldridge 

Post#20 » by MaxRider » Tue Jun 9, 2015 5:00 pm

after watching LeBron get into the final year after year in the East
nobody think LMA is thinking going to the East?

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