Reddit user claims Lamarcus Aldridge will sign with the Spurs for less than max

[Buddy Holly]

LINK (http://www.reddit.com/r/NBASpurs/comments/35xmc1/portland_native_and_blazer_follower/)


Let me first start off my saying that I'm not connected to the trailblazers organization in any capacity. I do not work for them and have never worked for them before. I work at a public relations firm where we are hired by various individuals. Some of these individuals are politicians, business men, entertainers, and athletes. For example the firm i work for represents some players on the portland timbers and the thorns. These are the "second biggest thing in town" next to the blazers. My firm also has worked with the agents of many athletes who played for the trailblazers as well as retired blazers who call portland home

I tell you this information because i want my words to have some credibility and not be blown off as trolling. Currently the trailblazers are facing a summer where most of the starting lineup and team in general are free agents. The biggest being Lamarcus Aldridge who is the best player on the team. There has been a lot of rumors lately about what team he will go to and who will chase him. Im here to tell you what there is only one team above all else and that is the........... SAN ANTONIO SPURS

The Spurs is the eyes of many people in the "know" are his first choice. Many believe they have surpassed the Blazers in Lamarcus's mind. He thinks that San Antonio is the perfect place for him.

Why is San Antonio the front runner

1. The proxcimity to his family. He is a devote family man and is from the state of Texas. His son lives in San Antonio and his mother is in Dallas. Agents think that this will be the biggest factor in his decision. One person told me that he is not happy that he is missing a lot of his son's early life. It is no fluke that whenever there is a long layoff between games he flies back to Texas to be with him mom and son.

2. He admires Tim Duncan more than any other player in the league. He has constantly talked about how he looked up to him growing up. He has called Tim Duncan his "Idol" and admires everything about him. He would love to play for Tim Duncan even if that means only for one year. He believes Tim can teach him how to play championship basketball.

3. Popovich is the best coach in the NBA today. Everyone knows this including players and opposing coaches. Lamarcus is also aware of this and would love to play for him. The one thing that he likes about popovich is the way he helps the longevity of his player's careers. He thinks at the age of 29 if he joined the spurs, there should be no reason why he can't play 6-7 more years at a high level.

4. History of developing and finding players. He thinks that RC is the best executive in the league and his track record proves just that. Parker, Ginobli, Kawhi were by no means the talk of the draft. But each player is or already on a HOF track. Also he noticed that whenever the starters are not playing the spurs always compete.

5. Lastly and this is the biggest thing when talking about salary implications. Lamarcus might not sign a max contract extension. There are many articles about how the spurs will not have the room. Maybe they don't need the room. Lamarcus is aware of the no state income tax also he wants the best chance at winning a championship. Many agents believe he might sign a two years deal with the spurs at below max dollars. He will take a pay cut in the first year and ask for a player option. If he signs he will exercise the player option and then get the max contract extension once the new television dollars kick in. This way he does the organization and solid and gets rewarded afterwards. Also an agent from Los Angeles dropped some interesting information recently. He said that if in some bizarre instance Danny Green does not return to the spurs. Don't be surprised if wesley matthews follows aldridge to san antonio. Wesley knows that if aldridge leaves portland the team will not be a contender. He also is all about winning and could get the money the team would have given to danny green.

Im posting this here because many of the Portland Trailblazers reddit users cannot handle the truth. I have posted information there before and have been reported. Im posting here because people at my firm are hearing that LAMARCUS TO SAN ANTONIO IS MORE IN PLAY THAN ANYONE THINKS, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL MEDIA WRITERS. Sorry about the length of this post, i have been taking notes on rumblings since before the playoffs started. Do with

[Chinook]

:lol

[-21-]

Eh.

[boutons_deux]

never been impressed with guy. Can shoot, but won't do much else, like RB, defense

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Dude has read Spurstalk I swear :lol

In his next post he'll explain how Tim Duncan will sign for the vet min.

[Obstructed_View]

You'd think someone who works for a public relations firm would know how to proofread.

[exstatic]

TSpence, or it won't happen.

[SupremeGuy]

Sounds legit guys :cry

It'd be pretty sweet if it happened though.

[spursparker9]

http://rack.2.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDEzLzA4LzA1LzYyL2FuY2hvcm1hbi42NjJkYS5naWYKcA l0aHVtYgk4NTB4ODUwPgplCWpwZw/e36d14bd/1c0/anchorman.jpg

[Seventyniner]

You'd think someone who works for a public relations firm would know how to proofread.

:lol proxcimity

Reminds me of the person I saw that thought nauseous was spelled "nautious." Took me several minutes to figure out which word he had misspelled.

[jag]

LaMarcus taking a pay cut to sign with the Spurs is about as likely as SA getting an NFL football team.

[hooperflash]

I have Aldridge on the Spurs wearing #23 in my NBA 2K15 Association mode fwiw, tbh. /blue

https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/r270/11221813_1058271860854380_8893974255647908171_o.jp g?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9

[spursparker9]

About time...

When was the last time Spurs had signed a big time free agent?

Fin dog in 2005-2006?

[Dex]

About time...

When was the last time Spurs had signed a big time free agent?

Fin dog in 2005-2006?

Maybe BoBo at the 2012 Waive Deadline?

[DJR210]

Stopped reading at Reddit

[cjw]

Maybe BoBo at the 2012 Waive Deadline?

They operate above the cap, they can't sign a big name FA.

[100%duncan]

Stopped reading at Reddit

[Sean Cagney]

TSpence, or it won't happen.

Shit, that would mean it will not happen for sure if that dude claims it :lol

[Dverde]

This saga reminds me Jason Kidd back in the day. Dude will tease other teams, but go back to his old lady.

[RD2191]

Solid troll job imo. 9.6 out of 10.

[bobcatfan4life]

:lmao Fake as hell, it's even the dude's first post.

[DJR210]

Solid troll job imo. 9.6 out of 10.

That dude ain't even trolling IMO..just an overactive imagination, loves fan fiction

[FromWayDowntown]

Unless that guy's name is Lamar Cusald Ridge, I'm not even sure it's worth the time spent reading that.

[Seventyniner]

LaMarcus taking a pay cut to sign with the Spurs is about as likely as SA getting an NFL football team.

zMRrNY0pxfM

[Obstructed_View]

The smart financial move seems to be taking a shorter contract and then re-upping when the cap goes up. If he's going to do that, does Portland have any financial advantage over San Antonio.

[Chinook]

The smart financial move seems to be taking a shorter contract and then re-upping when the cap goes up. If he's going to do that, does Portland have any financial advantage over San Antonio.

Three percent in the second year. Just over one percent total.

[MarCowMar]

Solid speculation. This kind of info is great.


He thinks at the age of 29 if he joined the spurs, there should be no reason why he can't play 6-7 more years at a high level.

It'd be hilarious if he left Portland out of lack of confidence in their training staff and minutes management.

People talk about LeBron's lack of loyalty, but the fact is he probably just got sick of dealing with the chuckleheads in Cleveland and wanted to play with a professional organization. Maybe Aldridge has simply lost confidence in the Blazers.

[Spur|n|Austin]

You'd think someone who works for a public relations firm would know how to proofread.

That was my first thought.

[moisaenz]

If he is willing to get less than max..maybe he is worth it, but why wouldn't he? it is his last big contract...

[Raven]

did not read

[cantthinkofanything]

I have Aldridge on the Spurs wearing #23 in my NBA 2K15 Association mode fwiw, tbh. /blue

https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/r270/11221813_1058271860854380_8893974255647908171_o.jp g?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9


Is it just me or do all the black people in the crowd look alike?

[AFBlue]

Seems reliable. I will accept as fact and base all of my future assumptions on this.

[buttsR4rebounding]

LaMarcus taking a pay cut to sign with the Spurs is about as likely as SA getting an NFL football team.

Come on, Hurricane Seis.

[Spurs9]

Don't believe much of it, but does his son really live in SA?

[Spur|n|Austin]

Don't believe much of it, but does his son really live in SA?

Yeah.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

This guy is just rehasing all the so far reports. LA son live in San Antonio. LA himself claimed he is a family and wouldn't mind returning to Texas. He said that years ago, not just recently. Reports were (2-3 weeks ago) that a teammate said that SA is high on LA list of teams to sign this offseason.

About playing with Timmy, this was mentioned in last year's playoff series, that Tim was LA idol growing up and Tim was one player that he would have liked to played with in his career. So yeah, he does get a chance.

This does not mean he will sign for less than the max. Just means SA is on top of his list and the Spurs have a good chance of landing him.

[DMX7]

I think he would consider it... but I am delusionally optimistic here. LOL

[Robz4000]

Won't believe it until I hear from tspence.

[Dingle Barry]

I'll never understand what motivates people to waste all this time on the internet spreading or straight fabricating bullshit. Fucking losers.

[MI21]

I'm convinced.

Gonna tell all my friends.

[Spurs9]

Won't believe it until I hear from tspence.

[ElNono]

http://dailysnark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/multiple-sources.jpg

[cutewizard]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh my god

bring it!!!!!

im coming! lol

ALDRIDGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

[Uriel]

I don't get why you're all dismissing this post out of hand. Even though the writing of the author is beyond questionable, that doesn't necessarily mean we should discard his post wholesale. The author does raise some valid points.

For instance, it is true that Texas' lack of an income tax will be a financial incentive for Aldridge to choose San Antonio over Portland. It is also true that he is a native of Texas, and that his family lives here. Finally, it's highly conceivable that Aldridge would indeed take a one-year deal so he could get an even bigger max contract when the bigger cap kicks in next season. In fact, if Aldridge wanted to both make more money and get his best shot at a championship, taking a one-year deal this offseason from the Spurs is indeed his best option.

All of these are sound arguments that would indeed point to Aldridge choosing the Spurs over the Blazers.

[Ditty]

I've heard something similar from a buddy of mine who knows someone tbh...

[PingPong]

Ok. The allstar player, top 5 power forward of the league is willing to take less than Kawhi Fucking Leonard being unhappy with the pg of his team taking more flashes than him. And I'm Santa Claus.

[monkeypunk]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh my god

bring it!!!!!

im coming! lol

ALDRIDGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

:lol

[coachmac87]

Ok. The allstar player, top 5 power forward of the league is willing to take less than Kawhi Fucking Leonard being unhappy with the pg of his team taking more flashes than him. And I'm Santa Claus.

Seriously who's the chick?

[Mark in Austin]

Given the jumps in the cap we're going to see the next couple years it's pretty likely that we'll see some players (especially those with one big contract already under their belts) sign short term deals to better position themselves for bigger deals down the road. (See, James, LeBron.) I think it's possible Aldridge will do so. Will he also take less than the max for that short term deal? Seriously doubt it.

[davi78239]

Is it just me or do all the black people in the crowd look alike?

Lol. Look at pop and diaw. What game system is that??

[hooperflash]

Lol. Look at pop and diaw. What game system is that??

Nintendo 64 .... haha playstation tres, I never went next gen

[Poolboy5623]

I have Aldridge on the Spurs wearing #23 in my NBA 2K15 Association mode fwiw, tbh. /blue

https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/r270/11221813_1058271860854380_8893974255647908171_o.jp g?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9

What are you playing on?! Sega genisis??.. doesn't even look like Aldridge..

[Poolboy5623]

I don't get why you're all dismissing this post out of hand. Even though the writing of the author is beyond questionable, that doesn't necessarily mean we should discard his post wholesale. The author does raise some valid points.

For instance, it is true that Texas' lack of an income tax will be a financial incentive for Aldridge to choose San Antonio over Portland. It is also true that he is a native of Texas, and that his family lives here. Finally, it's highly conceivable that Aldridge would indeed take a one-year deal so he could get an even bigger max contract when the bigger cap kicks in next season. In fact, if Aldridge wanted to both make more money and get his best shot at a championship, taking a one-year deal this offseason from the Spurs is indeed his best option.

All of these are sound arguments that would indeed point to Aldridge choosing the Spurs over the Blazers.

He'll be the first big name fa (in their prime), to choose SA....like, ever...I guess there's a first time for everything?

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

He'll be the first big name fa (in their prime), to choose SA....like, ever...I guess there's a first time for everything?

Terry Cummings came to the Spurs right after being an All Star with the Bucks. Getting one every 25 years wouldn't be bad I guess.

[TheGreatYacht]

I don't get why you're all dismissing this post out of hand. Even though the writing of the author is beyond questionable, that doesn't necessarily mean we should discard his post wholesale. The author does raise some valid points.

For instance, it is true that Texas' lack of an income tax will be a financial incentive for Aldridge to choose San Antonio over Portland. It is also true that he is a native of Texas, and that his family lives here. Finally, it's highly conceivable that Aldridge would indeed take a one-year deal so he could get an even bigger max contract when the bigger cap kicks in next season. In fact, if Aldridge wanted to both make more money and get his best shot at a championship, taking a one-year deal this offseason from the Spurs is indeed his best option.

All of these are sound arguments that would indeed point to Aldridge choosing the Spurs over the Blazers.
:tu

[cjw]

I don't get why you're all dismissing this post out of hand. Even though the writing of the author is beyond questionable, that doesn't necessarily mean we should discard his post wholesale. The author does raise some valid points.

I think the reason people are dismissing it is because there's no new information and it's just a summary of everything we already know.

[Dingle Barry]

Terry Cummings came to the Spurs right after being an All Star with the Bucks. Getting one every 25 years wouldn't be bad I guess.

TC was traded to SA according to wikipedia. I was too young to remember.

[Dunc n Dave]

Terry Cummings was traded to the Spurs for Alvin Robertson and Cadillac Anderson, if I remember correctly.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh my god

bring it!!!!!

im coming! lol

ALDRIDGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

http://i.imgur.com/dvv1Te9.gif

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

You'd think someone who works for a public relations firm would know how to proofread.

Beat me to it.

Usually, saying you're not trolling means you're trolling.

[024]

Was kind of convincing until the last paragraph when he tried too hard to convince everyone he's not trolling.

And signing one or two year deals is only reserved for the most elite players that can command a max easily even if they suffer a long term injury. People will always take their chances on Lebron, Davis, or Durant even if they suffered an injury that takes 6+ months to recover. But Aldridge will be taking a lot of risk because he's not on the same level as those players.

Didn't know his son lived in SA though, that's a pretty big lure.

[Twisted_Dawg]

TSpence, or it won't happen.


Won't believe it until I hear from tspence.

I just wonder if this is really Tspence fucking with us by trolling as some connected person?

[FkLA]

http://www.fantasybasketballmoneyleagues.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LaMarcus-Aldridge-Spurs.jpeg

[Ditty]

http://www.clubblazers.com/blazers-discussion/will-lamarcus-leave-rumors-t5375.html

by discovery69 (http://www.clubblazers.com/member/discovery69/) on Mon May 11, 2015 10:21 pm
"On 620AM Rip City sports radio station, a person wrote into the show this morning and the sports caster confirmed he knows the person. That the person lives a few doors down from LaMarcus house and he said that movers have moved all the furniture out of LaMarcus house.... which is a major indication that LaMarcus may have already decided he is gone...."

[ChumpDumper]

http://www.clubblazers.com/blazers-discussion/will-lamarcus-leave-rumors-t5375.html

by discovery69 (http://www.clubblazers.com/member/discovery69/) on Mon May 11, 2015 10:21 pm
"On 620AM Rip City sports radio station, a person wrote into the show this morning and the sports caster confirmed he knows the person. That the person lives a few doors down from LaMarcus house and he said that movers have moved all the furniture out of LaMarcus house.... which is a major indication that LaMarcus may have already decided he is gone....":cry ...but his camera wasn't working! :cry

[vander]

is anyone spying on Parker's house? any real estate agents or movers been by there?

[lefty]

http://www.fantasybasketballmoneyleagues.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LaMarcus-Aldridge-Spurs.jpeg

Turnover machine

[tholdren]

Can't believe we got this deal

[heyheymymy]

http://www.clubblazers.com/blazers-discussion/will-lamarcus-leave-rumors-t5375.html

by discovery69 (http://www.clubblazers.com/member/discovery69/) on Mon May 11, 2015 10:21 pm
"On 620AM Rip City sports radio station, a person wrote into the show this morning and the sports caster confirmed he knows the person. That the person lives a few doors down from LaMarcus house and he said that movers have moved all the furniture out of LaMarcus house.... which is a major indication that LaMarcus may have already decided he is gone...."

That was the first sign that made me start to believe the Lebron back to cleveland rumors last year. Pics surfaced of the trucks moving all of Lebrons expensive cars out of him miami home. Moving vans all up and down the block.

[baseline bum]

I have Aldridge on the Spurs wearing #23 in my NBA 2K15 Association mode fwiw, tbh. /blue

https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/r270/11221813_1058271860854380_8893974255647908171_o.jp g?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9

Wow, what is that screenshot from, NBA Live 2002?

[SpurPadre]

is anyone spying on Parker's house? any real estate agents or movers been by there?

Only if the real estate agent or mover is some dude's wife.

[NASpurs]

is anyone spying on Parker's house? any real estate agents or movers been by there?

:lol

[Russ]

Here is the countervailing (less optimistic) view from Pounding The Rock.

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/5/14/8605283/spurs-lamarcus-aldridge-free-agent

[HI-FI]

:lol what's up with that screenshot, looks like they motioncapped Bruce Willis for Pop.

[TXstbobcat]

is anyone spying on Parker's house? any real estate agents or movers been by there?

Nah, Spurs gave Parker $45 million reasons to stay here for another 3 years.

[FlAVaK]

Here is the countervailing (less optimistic) view from Pounding The Rock.

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/5/14/8605283/spurs-lamarcus-aldridge-free-agent

Also worth a read:

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/5/8/8574309/heres-how-the-spurs-can-sign-lamarcus-aldridge-while-also-bringing?_ga=1.187089451.248654822.1429195878


The better, more rational, option would be to bring back almost everyone, again using their Bird rights, and then to use the Mid-Level ($5,464,000) and Bi-annual ($2,139,000) Exceptions to fortify the roster in July. Realistically speaking, once Gregg Popovich expressed the intention of bringing Duncan and Ginobili back, he essentially punted on a max free agent then and there. It's a safe bet that he had some intel telling him that those guys weren't ever going to pick the Spurs regardless. He told USA Today back in February that he expected Duncan to return, then expressed again he expected both Duncan and Ginobili back on the podium right after the Game 7 loss to the Clippers, and then hit on that message a third time with his end-of-season session with local media.

[KaiRMD1]

Eh, I feel like the old sport could turn into a big sized RJ

[Seventyniner]

That was the first sign that made me start to believe the Lebron back to cleveland rumors last year. Pics surfaced of the trucks moving all of Lebrons expensive cars out of him miami home. Moving vans all up and down the block.

Seriously, free agency starts in early July and training camp isn't until September. Why would he be in such a hurry to leave Miami if he could just wait a month? It's not like Miami is a terrible place to live in the meantime.

[Leetonidas]

The only thing reddit is good for is finding hot big breasted sluts imo

[ace3g]

https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11156367_774045216044993_6715464206674312258_n.jpg ?oh=820382b0adb8b3101bea67471ff93907&oe=55D4FA27

[PingPong]

Seriously who's the chick?

https://www.google.com.br/search?q=paola+oliveira&biw=1164&bih=845&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=MXhVVbS9MaHLsASYkYHwCQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolla_Oliveira

[MaNu4Tres]

https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11156367_774045216044993_6715464206674312258_n.jpg ?oh=820382b0adb8b3101bea67471ff93907&oe=55D4FA27

Bruce Bowen says what up.

[Obstructed_View]

Three percent in the second year. Just over one percent total.

That's more than made up by the income tax. Financially, there's no reason not to relocate to Texas.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

That's more than made up by the income tax. Financially, there's no reason not to relocate to Texas.

Only problem is the Spurs would be hard pressed to create a max contract cap space unless Duncan retires.

[wildbill2u]

Buford could end a lot of speculation by telling LA's agent: "We'd love to have LA, but bringing him in would probablly mean a lot of business decisions-- restructuring salaries, trades and/or releases of players. If he really wants to play in SA he already knows all the reasons, so just give us the respect of making a legitimate offer and we'll see if we can get close. We can't have you using us for a talking point while shopping the league if he is not really serious."

I have a feeling that a lot of FO negotiations with premier FAs go something like that--and that may be one reason we don't get the final nod after all these rumors. Virtually none of the rumors about big name free agents have come to pass because the player or agent was simply trying to put us in play as a ploy.

[Spur|n|Austin]

NBA Live on the Dreamcast?

[look_at_g_shred]

NBA 2k for the GameCube?

[BatManu20]

Unless Timmy retires (knock on wood), we're not getting LMA. We'd have to trade Splitter and another player (likely Mills or Diaw) just to create cap space. Not going to happen imo.

[TampaDude]

zMRrNY0pxfM

Classic! :lol

[monkeypunk]

Unless Timmy retires (knock on wood), we're not getting LMA. We'd have to trade Splitter and another player (likely Mills or Diaw) just to create cap space. Not going to happen imo.

The key piece of the Reddit rumor / post was that he may take less on a shorter contract so that we wouldn't have to gut the roster to accommodate him. Then he opts out the second year and signs a fat contract under the new salary cap. It also states that he wants to play with Timmy so it would make sense that he would facilitate making that happen. If it does actually happen, it would mean he is a Spurs type character guy and would do well under Pop's watchful eye.

It also appears that LMA is moving out of his Portland home so he is likely going somewhere else, where exactly remains to be seen. As many others have stated above, he has many many reasons to want to come to Texas, if not SA specifically. LMA may well go to whatever team offers him the most money but since Portland can offer the most and he appears to be gearing to leave them, it would appear that money isn't the main factor in his decision.

All that being said, it's just a rumor and Reddit dude might be TPence dicking around again.

[Dex]

We're not even in the Conference Finals yet.

Holy shit, this offseason is going to take forever.

[T Park]

The smart financial move seems to be taking a shorter contract and then re-upping when the cap goes up. If he's going to do that, does Portland have any financial advantage over San Antonio.

maybe amount, but the no state income tax compared to Oregon's has to be significant.

[T Park]

Unless Timmy retires (knock on wood), we're not getting LMA. We'd have to trade Splitter and another player (likely Mills or Diaw) just to create cap space. Not going to happen imo.

See no reason why they wouldnt or cant move Splitter.

Unlike on this forum of shit for brains, hes a highly valued player in the league. Possible S&T candidate with Portland too because A, theyll need a replacement, B. they went after him in 2013.

[Obstructed_View]

Only problem is the Spurs would be hard pressed to create a max contract cap space unless Duncan retires.

A sign and trade comes to mind like the Blazers did with DA. You can get them to take a relatively-bad contract and a decent player in exchange for him.

[baseline bum]

Buford could end a lot of speculation by telling LA's agent: "We'd love to have LA, but bringing him in would probablly mean a lot of business decisions-- restructuring salaries, trades and/or releases of players. If he really wants to play in SA he already knows all the reasons, so just give us the respect of making a legitimate offer and we'll see if we can get close. We can't have you using us for a talking point while shopping the league if he is not really serious."

I have a feeling that a lot of FO negotiations with premier FAs go something like that--and that may be one reason we don't get the final nod after all these rumors. Virtually none of the rumors about big name free agents have come to pass because the player or agent was simply trying to put us in play as a ploy.

Wouldn't that be illegal before July 1?

[Obstructed_View]

Wouldn't that be illegal before July 1?

Yes, but it would most certainly end the speculation.

[BatManu20]

Grizz out of the playoffs in the 2nd round again. Gasol (who played pretty poorly overall this series, including his worst performance tonight) is never going to ring in Memphis imo. If I'm him, I seriously consider leaving. Doubt he will though.

[BatManu20]

599426540263247872

[NASpurs]

Just get both of them.

Sure why not :lol

[Silver&Black]

^
If it's for the minimum, why not?

[spursparker9]

599426540263247872

Great.

Get both Marc Gasol and LMA.

Hell, find a way to get Pau too

[Robz4000]

^
If it's for the minimum, why not?

[sexinthatsx]

About time...

When was the last time Spurs had signed a big time free agent?

Fin dog in 2005-2006?

Richard Jefferson.

[cutewizard]

sincerely guys, what do you think?

can we get him>?

also, is there any way we can trade for a higher first round pick?

[admiralsnackbar]

Didn't bother reading the whole thread, but am sure some have already wondered how someone who works in PR would allow him/herself so many typos and such scant brevity. Welcome back, TSpence.

[cutewizard]

who is better for us?

marc or lamarcus?

[cutewizard]

can we get a trade with sacramento for this one??

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/kristaps-porzingis

[dabom]

LA is better

[admiralsnackbar]

who is better for us? marc or lamarcus? Until a clearer picture of our budget going into next season emerges -- not to mention either player's market value -- it's kind of a moot question. With Timmy likely returning, and so many valuable cogs in free agency, the price of any potential additions will play as big a role as their talent and availability. The draft will be a helpful guide in seeing what the FO has on their mind.

[spursparker9]

Richard Jefferson.

That was a trade, not a free agent signing

[-21-]

I have a weird feeling Aldridge ends up with the Mavs.

[Russ]

I have a weird feeling Aldridge ends up with the Mavs.

That would be my guess. Going to the Spurs' system is a big risk. So is going to where your kid lives.

What if you clash with Pop -- there's no refuge anywhere. You can't blame the system and say they'll never win anything.

The Mavs are a "feel good" operation -- and they pay more than anyone. :)

[look_at_g_shred]

Grizz out of the playoffs in the 2nd round again. Gasol (who played pretty poorly overall this series, including his worst performance tonight) is never going to ring in Memphis imo. If I'm him, I seriously consider leaving. Doubt he will though.its a different story when you see all those zeros on a contract..then you start to think..ehh maybe winning isn't everything lol

[Kidd K]

:lol proxcimity

Reminds me of the person I saw that thought nauseous was spelled "nautious." Took me several minutes to figure out which word he had misspelled.

He was obviously talking about the "Nautilus", the ship Captain Nemo used in "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea".

[LakerHater]

He was seen empting out his home today!

[Seventyniner]

He was seen empting out his home today!

At this point the odds favor him leaving Portland. Doesn't mean SA is his most likely destination.

[Robz4000]

Going to Dallas

[LakerHater]

At this point the odds favor him leaving Portland. Doesn't mean SA is his most likely destination.

Hes already expressed interest & dissapointment for not being their for his son!
& has said he wants to move closer to him & start NOW!

[TD 21]

Going to Dallas

The Mavs can't sell him on anything the Spurs can't and other than not being able to sell him on playing for a contender (which they'll obviously try to get around with their financial flexibility), the biggest problem is him and Nowitzki are both PF's. Even if Nowitzki comes off the bench, he's still going to play roughly 30 mpg, which would mean plenty of time at C for Aldridge, which he despises.

Granted, if the reports are true (suffice it to say, I'm skeptical) and Splitter, not Diaw, is the one sacrificed, the Spurs would be in a similar situation. Even though, in this scenario, Diaw would clearly essentially backup Duncan in terms of minutes, they could at least play around with that. Under no circumstance are the Mavs turning Nowitzki into a 12 minute backup for Aldridge.

[Uriel]

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[AFBlue]

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WHERE WAS THIS PIC TAKEN?!?!?

[GrandeDavid]

:lol proxcimity

Reminds me of the person I saw that thought nauseous was spelled "nautious." Took me several minutes to figure out which word he had misspelled.

:lol

[Sean Cagney]

I have a weird feeling Aldridge ends up with the Mavs.
Yep, those F IN Mavs seem to flip around teams every year and try to sign anyone so that would not surprise me at all.

[LakerHater]

He'll sign here & less than max, book it!

[hooperflash]

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2K14?

[buttsR4rebounding]

sincerely guys, what do you think?

can we get him>?

also, is there any way we can trade for a higher first round pick?

Especially if the Spurs are going after LA or Gasol they will not go up in the draft appreciably. Their pick right now carries about a $1 million cap hold. The higher the pick the higher the hold. There should be good value at the 26th pick. Most mocks have Anderson and Lucas available at 26, both of which could be fine additions.

[hater]

Well sign him for the vet min and also sign Coonley for a box of cigars

[TheGreatYacht]

He'll sign here & less than max, book it!

[look_at_g_shred]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/writer/ken-berger/25189492/playoff-buzz-spurs-aim-to-bring-back-duncan-leonard-and-go-after-aldridge

Anyone know how good Ken Berger is? He states that the Spurs' plight is to give Kawhi the max (given) and re-sign Tim (another given) In the article, it says that once KL and Tim are re-signed, they will try and recruit LMA. I thought Duncan never did this sort of thing? Obviously this has to be an assumption as the Spurs have not informed anyone yet that Tim is coming back.

[LakerHater]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/writer/ken-berger/25189492/playoff-buzz-spurs-aim-to-bring-back-duncan-leonard-and-go-after-aldridge

Anyone know how good Ken Berger is? He states that the Spurs' plight is to give Kawhi the max (given) and re-sign Tim (another given) In the article, it says that once KL and Tim are re-signed, they will try and recruit LMA. I thought Duncan never did this sort of thing? Obviously this has to be an assumption as the Spurs have not informed anyone yet that Tim is coming back.
I jus heard the same thing but dunno who Ken Berger is.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Lamarcus aldridge is in San Antonio today.

[LakerHater]

Lamarcus aldridge is in San Antonio today.

Cuz his son lives here!

He CAN NOT talk to the Spurs till July 1!

[lefty]

Kay

[cutewizard]

Lamarcus better show up...........