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[Jason Quick] Trail Blazers' list of concerns after Game 1 should include the future of LaMarcus Ald

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  1. Clutch

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    We'll see what happens, but this seems more like a Chris Bosh-Carmelo Anthony situation ... it's hard to see players like this leaving when a full max offer is given to them. Why make the sacrifice when you can always steer a trade starting as early as December?

    Though I do wonder about free agency this summer, if players will seek early outs so they can maximize earnings in 2016 and beyond.
     
    #41 Clutch, Apr 20, 2015
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    Tim Duncan has said he won't play center. And Aldridge is not a center. And Spurs fans won't tolerate Their "Timmy" coming off the bench.
     
    #42 JLOBABYDADDY, Apr 20, 2015
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    Dirk will have 0 ability defending 3s though. I don't think he'll go to Dallas because they'll have to sell him on playing center at some points in the game and he has 0 interest IIRC at playing Center at all.
     
    #43 JayGoogle, Apr 20, 2015
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    I think I prefer him in Dallas than San Antoinio
    Dallas more apt to murk it up

    I dunno .. LMA not known for his defense

    Rocket River
     
    #44 Rocket River, Apr 20, 2015
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    I can see him migrating East to get out of the bloodbath of the West.
     
    #45 steddinotayto, Apr 20, 2015
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    I saw an article where LMA could make a TON more if he just signs a 1 year deal with Portland, then opts out in 2016 to sign the full 5 year deal. The Max contract ceiling will be much higher in 2016.

    If he is comfortable with his health, it could give him one more year with the Blazers to see what they do to field a good team and then he could decide in 2016.
     
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    Dirk guarding 3's? That would be must see TV.
     
    #47 Deuce, Apr 20, 2015
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    Exactly, LaMarcus Aldridge turns 30 in July. Getting him to take less money on his last big deal is going to be very very unlikely.
     
    #48 SamFisher, Apr 20, 2015
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    He would be manhandled by them in the same way the brute strength of Pablo Prigioni gives him trouble.
     
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    It would be like watching a rickety step-ladder on rusty roller-skates.
     
    #50 B-Bob, Apr 20, 2015
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    Not that Aldridge doesn't show up in the playoffs (we are all witnesses that he does, ask Terrence Jones), but I'm not ready to part with regular season James Harden or playoff Dwight Howard just yet......
     
    #51 JLOBABYDADDY, Apr 20, 2015
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    LOL.. now THAT would be awesome. Watching Dirk get dominated by guards all night long. If only the Mavs were actually that dumb.
     
    #52 brooksstephens, Apr 20, 2015
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    Morey will at least make the call. A big 3 of beard, d12, and LMA sounds great to me.
     
    #53 Fulgore, Apr 20, 2015
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    LMA aiming for a two year deal with a player option on the second year is the only way the Rockets could get him. They don't have cap space.
     
    #54 ForTheWinYes, Apr 20, 2015
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    Someone post a pic of LMA in a Rockets uniform please.
     
    #55 JazzLakerHater, Apr 20, 2015
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    As seen here, it actually makes a lot of sense for him to sign such a deal with Portland then angle for a trade in December to maximize the amount of money he'll be paid: http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....ealize/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
     
    #56 ForTheWinYes, Apr 20, 2015
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    In this day and age, PF and C is pretty interchangeable. I think Timmy would swallow his pride for the best shot at another ring.

    Man, didn't realize he is basically 30. I thought he was still 27-28.
     
    #57 Juxtaposed Jolt, Apr 20, 2015
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    I can do without Smith if I'm getting LMA.
     
    #58 banzai, Apr 20, 2015
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    Big risk on his part unless he buys insurance of some
    Type in case of injury.
     
    #59 JLOBABYDADDY, Apr 21, 2015
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    Can we compare Miami and New York with Portland? I mean, he could go to NBA team with a bigger market.
    I agree, San Antonio is a different story. Best coach in the game and perhaps the best fit for LMA, IMO.
     
    #60 Rookie34, Apr 21, 2015
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