Marc Stein: Spurs are #1 on LaMarcus Aldridge's list

[szkorhetz]

Literally? Might wanna call an ambulance bro :lol
You know, with Monroe and Millsap off the board, if we don't get LMA this team is basically a first round exit team for next year and not even a playoff team in the 2 after that, until Parker's contract is over.

[hater]

He still has a meeting with the Knicks. So i dont expect a decision soon. He should also schedule a meeting with the Bobcats or Sixers cause i bet he loves to listen to shit.

Apparently following his Knicks meeting Aldridge will attend a Whyndam Timeshare Conference

[NASpurs]

He still has a meeting with the Knicks. So i dont expect a decision soon. He should also schedule a meeting with the Bobcats or Sixers cause i bet he loves to listen to shit.

You think he'll keep a straight face during the Knicks' presentation?

I wonder if that news about there being a second round of meetings for the top 3 teams is true.

[DesignatedT]

Super random but a friend of mine is currently in Australia where he says he ran into Dwight Howard. Started small talk and Aldridge came up. Howard told him that Aldridge was SA bound and that they are good friends who had talked recently.

[SpursFan86]

He meets with NY today, and most likely Portland as well. Would be a bit surprised if he makes his decision by tonight - think Friday or Saturday is more likely. People need to chill out :lol It's a huge decision for someone who has spent their entire career in Portland.

Anyways, hopefully NY can land Lopez and Dallas can land Matthews. Can't imagine Portland would be too enticing when 3/4 of the starters LMA played with are gone.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

You think he'll keep a straight face during the Knicks' presentation?

I wonder if that news about there being a second round of meetings for the top 3 teams is true.

Woj would have reported it by now, if he thought that Gambogini guy was even half legit.

[Texas_Ranger]

You think he'll keep a straight face during the Knicks' presentation?

I wonder if that news about there being a second round of meetings for the top 3 teams is true.

It would be funny if they mentioned winning. I bet Carmelo will have a lot of stupid stuff to say.

[look_at_g_shred]

It would be funny if they mentioned winning. I bet Carmelo will have a lot of stupid stuff to say.
You can be my stoudemire..

[SASdynasty!]

You know, with Monroe and Millsap off the board, if we don't get LMA this team is basically a first round exit team for next year and not even a playoff team in the 2 after that, until Parker's contract is over.
Lol, like Parker would ever miss the playoffs. This isn't Russell Westbrook we're talking about.

[NASpurs]

You can be my stoudemire..

:lmao :lmao

[pgardn]

Super random but a friend of mine is currently in Australia where he says he ran into Dwight Howard. Started small talk and Aldridge came up. Howard told him that Aldridge was SA bound and that they are good friends who had talked recently.

This is not super random if you read the history of this thread.

[cd98]

If the Spurs fail in Alderidge pursuit after trading Splitter, it will be one of the all-time fails in GM history. Especially given how sportswriters have gone all in on the narrative that the Spurs have the best front office in the league.

[NASpurs]

Woj would have reported it by now, if he thought that Gambogini guy was even half legit.

True but not even Woj has tweeted about that Blazers assistant coach spilling the beans about Aldridge... unless I missed it.

[Texas_Ranger]

A friend of mine thinks Lamarcus will end up in LA. But he has no sources or close friends to Aldridge.

[lmbebo]

Heard he'll likely make a decision by July 4, hopefully sooner. This was by Marc Stein on Mike and Mike.

[Obstructed_View]

If the Spurs fail in Alderidge pursuit after trading Splitter, it will be one of the all-time fails in GM history. Especially given how sportswriters have gone all in on the narrative that the Spurs have the best front office in the league.

The trade doesn't become official until after the moratorium, so the Spurs will know if they have a commitment by then.

[baseline bum]

I hope we get a decision soon from Lamarcus, as Monroe is already off the table and the Knicks are pushing hard for Robin Lopez right now. I'd love to get Lopez if Aldridge says no.

[BillMc]

As I said, this and Manu's retirement watch has me checking the internet every 5 minutes. It's killing my productivity.

[Texas_Ranger]

That 3 team decision looks like was not a joke after all. What a drama. Well if he needs 5 days for this decision he can talk to all 30 teams and also try some teams in Europe.

[baseline bum]

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Nice. I think we have him then.

[Trainwreck2100]

Literally? Might wanna call an ambulance bro :lol

literally means figuratively now, not even joking

[cd98]

The trade doesn't become official until after the moratorium, so the Spurs will know if they have a commitment by then.

I'm hoping that the trade is contingent on Aldridge signing. I would think they would do something like that. Spurs are not an all-in, high risk-taking team.

[hater]

Knicks sign Ellis, Bellinelli, Aldridge and Lopez

:pctoss

[SpursFan86]

It's day 2 of free agency... :lol

Come on. I understand we all here think it's a no-brainer because we're Spurs homers. It's not that easy of a decision. He's had one night to think about SA since the meeting. If he makes his decision by tomorrow or Saturday night, that will be pretty quick considering the magnitude of the decision.

[Russ]

I hope we get a decision soon from Lamarcus, as Monroe is already off the table and the Knicks are pushing hard for Robin Lopez right now. I'd love to get Lopez if Aldridge says no.

Either Lopez is fine.

[DPG21920]

I'm hoping that the trade is contingent on Aldridge signing. I would think they would do something like that. Spurs are not an all-in, high risk-taking team.

It's not about the Spurs, it's about ATL. Imagine if a team asked the Spurs to hold off on signing all other FA's with their cap space while the other team figures out what it's doing. Then all the other FA's the Spurs could have signed with that money are gone and the other team says "oops! our plan didn't work out, we are actually keeping our guy, thanks for waiting!"

[NASpurs]

literally means figuratively now, not even joking

:lol Jesus... so does figuratively mean literally now? If not, let's make that happen.

[hater]

It's day 2 of free agency... :lol

Come on. I understand we all here think it's a no-brainer because we're Spurs homers. It's not that easy of a decision. He's had one night to think about SA since the meeting. If he makes his decision by tomorrow or Saturday night, that will be pretty quick considering the magnitude of the decision.

Sure but Spurs can't wait for days IMO. If Lamar doesn't decide by tomorrow morning they'll move on.

[Obstructed_View]

It's day 2 of free agency... :lol

Come on. I understand we all here think it's a no-brainer because we're Spurs homers. It's not that easy of a decision. He's had one night to think about SA since the meeting. If he makes his decision by tomorrow or Saturday night, that will be pretty quick considering the magnitude of the decision.

This process used to take a month. When Duncan was a free agent, they couldn't sign contracts until August. Duncan committed to the Spurs after like ten days.

[Texas_Ranger]

This would be a tough decision if he was in talks with the Spurs, Warriors, Cavs and Grizzlies. But not when a 30 year old guy that wants to win is talking to Suns, Raptors and Knicks. I mean c'mon, its a pretty easy decision to make.

[ironman2886]

I'm worried Aldridge might choose Houston.

[baseline bum]

Either Lopez is fine.

Brooke already agreed to terms with the Nets, I wouldn't want him anyways. I love his brother's game though, especially at half the price. And then with Lopez at say $10 million they could split the remaining $9 million of capspace between Manu and West.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Sure but Spurs can't wait for days IMO. If Lamar doesn't decide by tomorrow morning they'll move on.

No, they wont.

[SpursFan86]

Sure but Spurs can't wait for days IMO. If Lamar doesn't decide by tomorrow morning they'll move on.

I mean it's been reported that he doesn't want to draw this process out, that he wants to have his decision on or before July 4th...it's not like it's already been a week or something.

If he's still undecided at this weekend's end, that's when the Spurs might start getting antsy and start more seriously pursuing some backup options.

[baseline bum]

This process used to take a month. When Duncan was a free agent, they couldn't sign contracts until August. Duncan committed to the Spurs after like ten days.

Tim was a trolling motherfucker in that summer. First Orlando makes this lavish dinner for he and Grant Hill and he sends one of their executives to pick up some Wendy's bacon cheeseburgers instead. Then he tells Pop he's signing with Orlando before laughing and committing to the Spurs. I wonder how many years that took off Pop's life.

[yavozerb]

The longer this process goes, the worse it is for the spurs chances in my opinion

[GSH]

I'm worried Aldridge might choose Houston.


With Superman and The Beard on the floor, Aldridge would be the league's highest-priced decoy.

[RD2191]

The longer this process goes, the worse it is for the spurs chances in my opinion
I agree.

[look_at_g_shred]

As of this morning, the Spurs are still the favorites. Not sure what everyone is freaking out about :lol

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

The longer this process goes, the worse it is for the spurs chances in my opinion

Can't see why. It's not like he's going to pick the Knicks.

[Russ]

I'm worried Aldridge might choose Houston.

It makes perfect sense in the NBA mind.

He's from Dallas and his child lives in SA -- therefore, H-town is the perfect solution.

[Obstructed_View]

Tim was a trolling motherfucker in that summer. First Orlando makes this lavish dinner for he and Grant Hill and he sends one of their executives to pick up some Wendy's bacon cheeseburgers instead. Then he tells Pop he's signing with Orlando before laughing and committing to the Spurs. I wonder how many years that took off Pop's life.

One of many factors contributing to Pop not giving a fuck anymore. I remember that he called Rasho at 12:01 back in the day.

[Marcus Bryant]

It makes perfect sense in the NBA mind.

He's from Dallas and his child lives in SA -- therefore, H-town is the perfect solution.

Yeah, still they have to gut a part of their team to make that work.

[Obstructed_View]

It makes perfect sense in the NBA mind.

He's from Dallas and his child lives in SA -- therefore, H-town is the perfect solution.

Living in Texas, I don't exactly understand how that's the perfect solution.

[GSH]

The longer this process goes, the worse it is for the spurs chances in my opinion


Could be that he's waiting to see if Phoenix can make the deals they have to make to afford him. And, yeah, that would be a bad sign. I would much rather that he wants to be here more than anywhere else.

[Russ]

Living in Texas, I don't exactly understand how that's the perfect solution.

That's one of the (many) reasons you'll never be an NBA player, :)

[RD2191]

Tbh, LMA would be a piece of shit if he turns down SA. Not only would he be turning down SA but in essence he would be turning down his child.

[baseline bum]

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From the guy who broke LeBron to Cleveland last year when everyone had him staying in Miami.

[RD2191]

That's one of the (many) reasons you'll never be an NBA player, :)
tf outta here, Obstructed has decent hops. I mean he can dunk on DPG anyways.

[Russ]

Tbh, LMA would be a piece of shit if he turns down SA. Not only would he be turning down SA but in essence he would be turning down his child.

I'm sure that would haunt him. :lol

[DPG21920]

Sherridan is not reliable IMO. AT all.

However, I see it like this. If we don't hear something by FRI, I doubt LMA is coming. That would tell me 2 things:

1) He was really torn by leaving POR and extra money and nothing wow'd him so much that he had to jump on it without thinking

2) Unlikely, but he is just waiting to see if PHX can actually pull something off because he wants to go there.

[cd98]

Could be that he's waiting to see if Phoenix can make the deals they have to make to afford him. And, yeah, that would be a bad sign. I would much rather that he wants to be here more than anywhere else.

If Houston or Phoenix were close, I would think that we would be seeing rumors of them trying to salary dump similar to what we heard about Splitter before he was traded.

[Chinook]

If Houston or Phoenix were close, I would think that we would be seeing rumors of them trying to salary dump similar to what we heard about Splitter before he was traded.

Maybe they're not as foolish as the Spurs seemed to have been?

[Ron Swanson]

Considering Houston did that last season for Bosh and it didn't work out, I could see them not wanting to jump the gun again.

[cd98]

Maybe they're not as foolish as the Spurs seemed to have been?

Mother teams talk. We don't know that Splitter shopping came from Spurs.

[TheGoldStandard]

I think they were gonna dump Splitter no matter what. Maybe they grew impatient with him and his inability to fight through the injuries. Maybe he was asking for a larger role, he wants to shoot jump shots or something.

[Mugen]

Sherridan is not reliable IMO. AT all.

However, I see it like this. If we don't hear something by FRI, I doubt LMA is coming. That would tell me 2 things:

1) He was really torn by leaving POR and extra money and nothing wow'd him so much that he had to jump on it without thinking

2) Unlikely, but he is just waiting to see if PHX can actually pull something off because he wants to go there.

We will know by the end of the day tbh. I don't think he's dragging it out much longer, my guess is we'll know by this afternoon.

[Juan]

Maybe they're not as foolish as the Spurs seemed to have been?

:lol you just know everything, don't you? What a joy you probably are to hang around.

Green already signed for less then you were estimating, apparently Mills does not need to be moved as you were continually stating. You might want to sit back and realize there are things you might not know happening behind the scenes.

[baseline bum]

So who sees PATFO moving on to DeAndre if LMA says no? :lol

[Dex]

Wish we knew what time his meeting with the Knicks was.

[TheGoldStandard]

So who sees PATFO moving on to DeAndre if LMA says no? :lol
No way, that wouldn't work at all. Pop already has Bargs on speed dial and his bags are packed, just waiting for the call. Bonner will pick him up from the airport. I think they'll also target Jeff Withey

[Ron Swanson]

So who sees PATFO moving on to DeAndre if LMA says no? :lol

Pop would intentionally foul him in practice.

[stephen jackson]

are the knicks the last meeting?

[tim_duncan_fan]

So who sees PATFO moving on to DeAndre if LMA says no? :lol

If LA signs elsewhere, I hope so.

[Vic Petro]

Wish we knew what time his meeting with the Knicks was.

Well they are meeting with Jordan now, so it's either over or it's later. Or the Knicks split up which is probably what happened because Knicks.

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[SpursFan86]

DJ is either staying in LA or going to Dallas. Don't think he'd fit well here anyways, and I wouldn't want to pay him the max.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Way too late for DJ.

[SpurPadre]

We will know by the end of the day tbh. I don't think he's dragging it out much longer, my guess is we'll know by this afternoon.

Marc Stein just said on ESPN that it's doubtful he makes a decision today and will most likely decide tomorrow.

[HarlemHeat37]

Pretty obvious that Parker being included in the meeting has made Aldridge's decision much more difficult, tbh..

[Russ]

If Houston or Phoenix were close, I would think that we would be seeing rumors of them trying to salary dump similar to what we heard about Splitter before he was traded.


Maybe they're not as foolish as the Spurs seemed to have been?

When it comes to winning titles, the Spurs are like Hannibal Lecter.

When it comes to wooing FAs, the Spurs are like Charlie Brown kicking the football.

Even Kobe blushes.

[timtonymanu]

Ugh hell no to DJ. Not even worth close to max money and he would be a terrible fit with Tim and Kawhi.

[Mugen]

Marc Stein just said on ESPN that it's doubtful he makes a decision today and will most likely decide tomorrow.

Meh Marc Stein also called Bosh to Houston last year. I think we'll know by today.

[spurraider21]

Pretty obvious that Parker being included in the meeting has made Aldridge's decision much more difficult, tbh..
Welcome back

[Chinook]

:lol you just know everything, don't you? What a joy you probably are to hang around.

So I knew from this that this was going to be a stupid post.


Green already signed for less then you were estimating

Pretty sure he signed for a higher APY than I was estimating. I said I would include incentives, which we don't know if the Spurs will include themselves. Only difference was an extra year. I said I would give him five. They gave him four. Sooo wrong of me.


apparently Mills does not need to be moved as you were continually stating

Never said he HAD to be moved. I said that moving him along with Splitter is almost necessary to complete a sign-and-trade for LMA. They could have ONLY moved Mills to fit LMA in. Or just Diaw. Or just Splitter like they did.


You might want to sit back and realize there are things you might not know happening behind the scenes.

I think you should sit back and realize that you don't know what people write. Never did I say I knew what the Spurs were going to do. I simply said what math was involved in which transactions and what I thought they SHOULD do. Get it right so you don't make baseless posts next time.

[Beaverfuzz]

Mother teams talk. We don't know that Splitter shopping came from Spurs.

Splitter had many offers in trades, but the Spurs didn't want to take anything back.

[TheGoldStandard]

Splitter had many offers in trades, but the Spurs didn't want to take anything back.

We just don't know what those offers were. Higher draft picks? Marginal players, role players. etc..

[Holden_Caulfield]

holy shit 95 pages and still no decision :lol

[TheGoldStandard]

holy shit 95 pages and still no decision :lol

We are slacking, this should be well over 100 by now

[hater]

No, they wont.

IMO yes they will. I give it till Monday. If Lamar still indecisive, Spurs are moving on.

[monkeypunk]

Pretty obvious that Parker being included in the meeting has made Aldridge's decision much more difficult, tbh..

Apo!!!! Whassup?

[hater]

ma nig skip with some truth bombs

Skip Bayless ‏@RealSkipBayless 3m3 minutes ago
To me, LaMarcus Aldridge is very, very good w/ unblockable midrange j. But does not have superstar Face of Franchise intangibles/makeup.

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Skip Bayless ‏@RealSkipBayless 6m6 minutes ago
If LaMarcus wants to win NEXT YEAR, sign w/ Spurs. If fears post-Duncan pressure in yr (or 2), should stay in Portland.

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Skip Bayless ‏@RealSkipBayless 8m8 minutes ago
Lakers shouldn't be upset about LaMarcus. He's not an LA-NY type guy. No way wants pressure of replacing Kobe as The Man in LA.

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[beirmeistr]

is knick' s meeting over .?

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

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Looking grim.

[timtonymanu]

FWIW, news on Baynes:

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[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Meh Marc Stein also called Bosh to Houston last year. I think we'll know by today.

To be fair, Bosh basically made a promise to Houston because he didn't think he would get the full max from Miami, then instantly bailed when he did.

[monkeypunk]

I think that LMA has decided already but Pop told him to take advantage of the situation and all the attention he's receiving from the various teams. He'll never be chased after like he is now so I think Pop said Hey go enjoy the moment and the attention and if you still want us then we'll be here when you are ready to sign.

[loveforthegame]

Good for Byanes.

[Russ]

Meh Marc Stein also called Bosh to Houston last year. I think we'll know by today.


You mean, Bosh to Houston for a max long-term deal?

The Rockets get all the damn breaks. :bang

[cd98]

Yikes. Losing Baynes a big deal when you look at the lack of a center on this roster.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

If the reports of Aldridge being a crybaby about playing the 5 are true, then losing Baynes at a time like this is NOT good.

[hater]

say what you will Baynes is a big warm body with championship experience

[timtonymanu]

I liked Baynes, but since Splitter is gone, the Spurs need better defense from their bigs and Baynes does not fit that.

Aldridge better fucking commit at this point, because two of our bigs are gone.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Love Baynes, but he's getting a deal around the MLE. I'll pass on that.

[timtonymanu]

3 yr/20 million for Baynes apparently.

[cjw]

Amazing how different the outcome was for Baynes against the two LA teams. Essentially put a stake in Dwight's Lakers career, and Blake presided over Aron's funeral in SA.

[K...]

Replace pop with "agent"

[hater]

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:lmao that's it. I'm out of here niggas

[Russ]

ma nig skip with some truth bombs

Skip Bayless ‏@RealSkipBayless 3m3 minutes ago
To me, LaMarcus Aldridge is very, very good w/ unblockable midrange j. But does not have superstar Face of Franchise intangibles/makeup.

He's 6'11" and he shoots under 50% (and he doesn't play D -- in fact, he wants it understood up front that he won't play D, hence the "I don't want to play center" demand).

Still, I hope the Spurs get him.



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Skip Bayless ‏@RealSkipBayless 8m8 minutes ago
Lakers shouldn't be upset about LaMarcus. He's not an LA-NY type guy. No way wants pressure of replacing Kobe as The Man in LA.

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Pressure? Replacing Kobe at this point just means staying healthy for 5-6 games and spending the rest of your time embarrassing the franchise that bowed to your every demand.

[ironman2886]

How many pages was the Pau Gasol/Tspence free agency thread a couple years ago?

[Ron Swanson]

3 yr/20 million for Baynes apparently.

Damn. Good for him.

[K...]

Replace pop with agent:


"I think that LMA has decided already but Pop told him to take advantage of the situation and all the attention he's receiving from the various teams. He'll never be chased after like he is now so I think Pop said Hey go enjoy the moment and the attention and if you still want us then we'll be here when you are ready to sign"

[Texas_Ranger]

:lmao Aldridge

[Beaverfuzz]

Good for Byanes.

Agreed. Props to getting that big deal Baynes.

[hater]

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:lmao that's it. I'm out of here niggas

:lmao "narrow" it down to 3 teams

this guy is a joke.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

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:lmao that's it. I'm out of here niggas

Just going off of what that hick in Phoenix said, most likely.

[Beaverfuzz]

Just going off of what that hick in Phoenix said, most likely.

It's the same exact quote.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Still not being reported with any seriousness, or by anyone worth trusting.

[rjv]

the reliable sources have been pretty silent for a while now on LMA...

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Probably because there hasn't been anything coming from his camp, The Raptors aren't a serious option, and the Knicks meeting hasn't started.

[yavozerb]

LMA just wanting another beatdown by TD in Magic i guess...

[Sean Cagney]

Still not being reported with any seriousness, or by anyone worth trusting.

Ie a waste of time until then.

[Mr. Body]

the reliable sources have been pretty silent for a while now on LMA...

I think the big media guys already know but have been asked to keep quiet about it. Aldridge is finishing his due diligence / playing nice and then the announcement will be made.

[ironman2886]

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I want Aldridge on this team, but damn. He's 30, shoots jumpers at a low percentage, and plays very mediocre defense. You want to win, now? Sign with San Antonio. Want to be an 9th seed, sign with Phoenix. MFer thinking he's Lebron James or something.

[look_at_g_shred]

I think the big media guys already know but have been asked to keep quiet about it. Aldridge is finishing his due diligence / playing nice and then the announcement will be made.
Pretty much this.

[SpurPadre]

None of the higher-profile NBA insiders have mentioned or acknowledged that LMA has asked for another round of meetings other than that Phoenix dude and now this Knicksbulletin.

[Russ]

3 yr/20 million for Baynes apparently.

The Spurs strike again. Why would any young washed out player want a second chance with any other team?

[SASdynasty!]

Tbh, LMA would be a piece of shit if he turns down SA. Not only would he be turning down SA but in essence he would be turning down his child.
Truth nuke, tbh

[Dre_7]

Still not being reported with any seriousness, or by anyone worth trusting.

I don't believe he will do 3 more meetings. He said he wanted to make a decision relatively soon. I'd guess the announcement comes tomorrow.

[crc21209]

Yeah that "news" isnt coming from any reliable sources though so cant believe it right now..

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

I think the big media guys already know but have been asked to keep quiet about it. Aldridge is finishing his due diligence / playing nice and then the announcement will be made.

Sounds like that's what's happening. It's been way too quiet on the LA front.

[hater]

well no way Pop meets with him one more time. Maybe a phone meeting

Hearing robin Lopez convincing Aldridge to join Knicks

[ace3g]

Mike Monroe @Monroe_SA
(https://twitter.com/Monroe_SA)Straight from Tim Duncan: "I'll be on the court next year" ... story coming soon on SpursNation.com (http://t.co/LMDPrVQ6z4)

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

well no way Pop meets with him one more time. Maybe a phone meeting

Hearing robin Lopez convincing Aldridge to join Knicks

Pop has seldom done what people expect of him. In this regard, I doubt Pop is scoffing or complaining at the idea of one more meeting.

[Mnky]

Spurfan are so selfish. :lol I would not want such a needy insecure fan base. Guy is making a decision that will change his life. His decision will not even be felt by spurfan til the season starts. If you think the spurs haven't reached out to other players and gauged each other already you seriously do not appreciate the front office. The guys know what they're doing. Whether he signs or not, the dominoes are already in place to move forward. He take as much time as he wants, he won't ever get this again in his life. He earned it. Spurfan eager to cash in on another's accomplishments and claim he's dramatic when their cashing in on his life decision is postponed a whole day or two.

Seems legit.

[hater]

Pop has seldom done what people expect of him. In this regard, I doubt Pop is scoffing or complaining at the idea of one more meeting.

he scoffed at the idea of a 9PM meeting.

[TheGoldStandard]

Cady Lelanne for Rookie of the Year next season

[Dancelot]

Spurfan are so selfish. :lol I would not want such a needy insecure fan base. Guy is making a decision that will change his life. His decision will not even be felt by spurfan til the season starts. If you think the spurs haven't reached out to other players and gauged each other already you seriously do not appreciate the front office. The guys know what they're doing. Whether he signs or not, the dominoes are already in place to move forward. He take as much time as he wants, he won't ever get this again in his life. He earned it. Spurfan eager to cash in on another's accomplishments and claim he's dramatic when their cashing in on his life decision is postponed a whole day or two.

Seems legit.
Agreed :bobo

[Obstructed_View]

If teams were wining and dining him, I'd say he should be taking as much time as possible and enjoying it.

Aldridge isn't scheduling time at the fucking water park or the club. He's having team meetings. Who the fuck enjoys more meetings? There's a Spurs joke here somewhere.

[Mr. Body]

If teams were wining and dining him, I'd say he should be taking as much time as possible and enjoying it.

Aldridge isn't scheduling time at the fucking water park or the club. He's having team meetings. Who the fuck enjoys more meetings? There's a Spurs joke here somewhere.

Impression I have, it's not wining and dining. Its sitting in some hotel's sterile-ass conference room, waters in a fridge near the AV equipment, catered food, one team after another.

[hater]

:lol wining and dining

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Impression I have, it's not wining and dining. Its sitting in some hotel's sterile-ass conference room, waters in a fridge near the AV equipment, catered food, one team after another.

Coke in the bathroom.

[Obstructed_View]

Impression I have, it's not wining and dining. Its sitting in some hotel's sterile-ass conference room, waters in a fridge near the AV equipment, catered food, one team after another.

Yeah, that doesn't sound like any fucking fun.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Is his mom still with him as well? Maybe he wants mom-less meetings with the teams he's serious about.

[Xylus]

I'd say there's a 20% chance LMA comes to PHX. The Spurs have too much of a head start in this race.

[hater]

oh this is a mommy's boy??

now it all makes sense :lol

[look_at_g_shred]

What time that damn meeting? :lol

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

I'd say there's a 20% chance LMA comes to PHX. The Spurs have too much of a head start in this race.

But Tyson Chandler > Tim Duncan :depressed:depressed:depressed:depressed

[goliath]

I don't fault him for having meetings or not canceling meetings on teams that have already scheduled. But I think a second round of meetings would be a bad sign for the Spurs

[hater]

:lol ppl making this out to be a life changing decision. It's 1/2 year with a team for millions and if you don't like it you get yourself traded. He's not signing a slave contract

a real man woulda made a decision already. fuck this mommy's boy IMO

[Mugen]

I'd say there's a 20% chance LMA comes to PHX. The Spurs have too much of a head start in this race.

It's a miracle the Suns would even hypothetically have that much of a shot. They make zero sense unless Aldridge might have the lowest BBIQ in the game.

No offense tbh :lol

[Dre_7]

:lol ppl making this out to be a life changing decision. It's 1/2 year with a team for millions and if you don't like it you get yourself traded. He's not signing a slave contract

a real man woulda made a decision already. fuck this mommy's boy IMO

Tim Duncan waited forever when he was a FA the first time. So by your logic Timmy isn't a real man?

[SpurPadre]

Does he really still live with his mom? Uh oh, I hope she wasn't at that meeting with Parker around, tbh.

[hater]

Tim Duncan waited forever when he was a FA the first time. So by your logic Timmy isn't a real man?

:lol comparing free agent dealings 15 years ago to today.

[dbreiden83080]

Doesn't feel too hopeful at this point TBH.. I think the Suns are going to sweep in here or maybe he re-signs with Portland last minute..

[DJR210]

I can't even say **** or ****** or sean ******

Don't forget we can't talk about ****** industrial grade food mixers because of fucking crying ass Glen.

[Xylus]

It's a miracle the Suns would even hypothetically have that much of a shot. They make zero sense unless Aldridge might have the lowest BBIQ in the game.

No offense tbh :lol

None taken. Sometimes NBA players have strange motivations. The chance of a ring can take a backseat to things like "playing the 4" or familiarity with players and staff.

[RD2191]

If he had chosen the Spurs he would of already announced imo. I think he's staying in Portland or maybe going to Houston.

[Andthentherewas21]

I don't fault him for having meetings or not canceling meetings on teams that have already scheduled. But I think a second round of meetings would be a bad sign for the Spurs

It would be, but more because it signals he isn't really "Spurs" material. I get the wanting to get courted aspect during FA, but he's done that at this point. He's literally had months to figure out the financial implications of each possible destination, and the contending teams pretty much have their rosters set if he joins them (aka most teams won't be able to maneuver much once he agrees). Either he is unsure about whether he wants that 5th year money or he doesn't know what role he wants (aka does he want to be the undisputed #1 option on a PO team or 1a/1b or 2nd option on a contender).

In terms of winning, the Spurs offer the best scenario. If he wants the money then its the Blazers, if he wants to be "the man" but never truly successful its PHX. But again it speaks to his character or lack thereof if they guy can't decide on what he wants and strings along 3-4 teams.

[hater]

If he had chosen the Spurs he would of already announced imo. I think he's staying in Portland or maybe going to Houston.

agree. the longer it takes the less chance the Spurs have. I'd say Spurs are at 40% chance today

[Ron Swanson]

I think he's heading to Philly.

[Mr. Body]

Coke in the bathroom.

Coke in the shape of the logo of each team on the table.

[AFBlue]

It's literally not even Noon on the West coast. Let this fool eat some damn lunch and then contemplate his future. Can't do that on an empty stomach tbqh.

[look_at_g_shred]

If NY signs DJ, do they have enough for LMA?

[Andthentherewas21]

Can't do that on an empty stomach tbqh.

Winners can

[Mnky]

Tim Duncan waited forever when he was a FA the first time. So by your logic Timmy isn't a real man?


Roasted that bruh :lol

[SASdynasty!]

He's just waiting for 100 pages on his thread.

[Mugen]

None taken. Sometimes NBA players have strange motivations. The chance of a ring can take a backseat to things like "playing the 4" or familiarity with players and staff.

Yeah, if he's really that averse to playing any minutes at the 5 then I can see the Spurs moving on. They obviously want him to play the 4 alongside Duncan with occasional lineups based on matchups. If he's too dense to realize that and wants to turn down POR's money for a first round exit ceiling with PHX, well then there's not much the Spurs can do about that.....

[ironman2886]

If he had chosen the Spurs he would of already announced imo. I think he's staying in Portland or maybe going to Houston.
Parker fucked Brent Barry's wife, and now he fucked up the chances of Aldridge signing with San Antonio. :bang

[hater]

Parker fucked Brent Barry's wife, and now he fucked up the chances of Aldridge signing with San Antonio. :bang

props to him tbh. He probably motivated Brent to play better for our team IMO

[RD2191]

Parker fucked Brent Barry's wife, and now he fucked up the chances of Aldridge signing with San Antonio. :bang
:pctoss

[ducks]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA · 24m24 minutes ago
Recruiting trip for Aldridge produced for #Spurs: Per Tim Duncan ... 'Finally had a chance to talk with Pop; I'll be on court next year.'

[Dre_7]

:lol comparing free agent dealings 15 years ago to today.

LeBron waited last year.

[hater]

LeBron waited last year.

Lebron is the biggest drama queen in sports who also made The Decision an ESPN TV spectacle.

[InRareForm]

Why isn't there any LMA updates? He still getting free lunches from other teams?

[Dex]

Goddamit, this is gonna be Pau Gasol all over again.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Goddamit, this is gonna be Pau Gasol all over again.

This is nowhere remotely like last year.

[hater]

Goddamit, this is gonna be Pau Gasol all over again.

link to the thread?? need a few laughs :lol

[goliath]

"If he had chosen the Spurs he would of already announced imo. I think he's staying in Portland or maybe going to Houston."

I don't think so. I don't see a problem with him going all the meetings he scheduled. His agent would probably force him to. Imagine how pissed we would be if the Spurs had a meeting scheduled with a free agent (even if he was a long shot) Tim, Pop, and RC fly out to meet him and then the meeting is cancelled. Now a second round of meetings is a different story.

[Trainwreck2100]

link to the thread?? need a few laughs :lol

Lol.that tspense con. Lol don harris

[BillMc]

This thread will make 100 pages before a decision. Book it.

[pgardn]

Truth nuke, tbh

More like a lying fart from a bean burrito.

"tbh"

And the less people quote this twerp the better.
His posts reek. Ignore.
Rob was never a snail nor were his parents. And he knows this.

[SpurPadre]

Why isn't there any LMA updates? He still getting free lunches from other teams?

It's not even noon here on the West Coast and no word on what time the Knicks meeting was going to be, but it won't be on the East Coast. Insiders on TV have been saying they don't expect a decision made until tomorrow.

[RD2191]

More like a lying fart from a bean burrito.

"tbh"
Settle down, faggot. I don't wanna have to own you again.

[spurraider21]

Goddamit, this is gonna be Pau Gasol all over again.
starting to feel that way tbh... the reason to choose the spurs is simple. if they were his choice, it would be an easy one

[TimDunkem]

lol tspence. I wish I never brought him here.

[Beaverfuzz]

Goddamit, this is gonna be Pau Gasol all over again.

God damnit, this is going to be just like Richard Jefferson last year.

[TimDunkem]

Watching him and Don Harris go at it on Twitter was hilarious though.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

616675623990370304

This gives the Knicks an outside chance.

[Manu20]

I believe the Knicks meeting is in the afternoon....I still think LA picked SA but he just wants to follow thru his meeting because he does not want to be rude and cancelled them lol Hopefully we hear something tonight because I don't want to wake up in the middle of the night and check my phone for any new news lol

[TheGoldStandard]

616675623990370304

This gives the Knicks an outside chance.

LOL... DJ must have just laughed at them

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

616675623990370304

This gives the Knicks an outside chance.

fake

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

God fucking dammit, I'm a moron. Twice!

[Ron Swanson]

616675623990370304

This gives the Knicks an outside chance.

Not the real Woj.

[dabom]

fake

[hater]

I believe the Knicks meeting is in the afternoon....I still think LA picked SA but he just wants to follow thru his meeting because he does not want to be rude and cancelled them lol Hopefully we hear something tonight because I don't want to wake up in the middle of the night and check my phone for any new news lol

wouldn't it be more rude if he wasted their time knowing he made a decision?

no. Lamar has not made a decision. Probably waiting on his mommy to come back from the hair salon.

[SpurPadre]

616675623990370304

This gives the Knicks an outside chance.

Fuck...it does give them a shot. He loves Lopez.

[dabom]

God fucking dammit, I'm a moron. Twice!

:lmao

[dabom]

Fuck...it does give them a shot. He loves Lopez.

:lmao

[spurraider21]

how do people even get to the fake accounts in the first place?

[hater]

God fucking dammit, I'm a moron. Twice!

:lmao

[hater]

how do people even get to the fake accounts in the first place?

I use twitter live search. it shows everything.

[hater]

one more page and going home niggas. job well done

[ironman2886]

how do people even get to the fake accounts in the first place?
Porn sites.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Free agent forward Ed Davis is finalizing a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Ed Davis to Blazers per Woj

[TimDunkem]

Fuck...it does give them a shot. He loves Lopez.

Please. No one wants to play for that shitty franchise and fat ball hog Melo.

[Dre_7]

So close so close so close!! I can almost feel it!












Just one more page to 100!!!

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Ed Davis will sign a three-year, $20 million deal with Portland, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

3 years $20M for Davis

[TheGoldStandard]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Free agent forward Ed Davis is finalizing a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.




Big Ed running from that dumpster fire. lol

[TimDunkem]

LA would never go to the Knicks or Suns. It's between Portland and SA. Always has been.

[baseline bum]

616675623990370304

This gives the Knicks an outside chance.

Fucking hell, it's Aldridge or bust now.

[da_suns_fan]

Dont know if its been posted but John Gambodoro reported that LMA told teams he would narrow his decision down to three today and lets teams know if they were one of the three then meet with the final three contenders again.

Google his twitter. You can trust his sources.

[cd98]

All centers are signing with other teams while Spurs wait.

[spurraider21]

Fucking hell, it's Aldridge or bust now.
WolYahooNBA tbh

[szkorhetz]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Ed Davis will sign a three-year, $20 million deal with Portland, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.


That's more than fair, considering all the other recent FA signings, IMHO.

[ace3g]

^Fake woj

[Bartleby]

LA would never go to the Knicks or Suns. It's between Portland and SA. Always has been.

This

[hater]

All centers are signing with other teams while Spurs wait.

yup. Yet Timmy waited, Lebron waited so let's sit on our ass and wait on Lamar's mom's decision for weeks :lol

[TimDunkem]

Lol How are some of you not familiar with Woj's Twitter handle by now?

[TheGoldStandard]

yup. Yet Timmy waited, Lebron waited so let's sit on our ass and wait on Lamar's mom's decision for weeks :lol

She put out some Milk and Cookies.

[TheGreatYacht]

In before 100 pages

[monkeypunk]

All centers are signing with other teams while Spurs wait.

It looks like Atlanta signed their 2014 draft pick yesterday or this morning, 7'3'' center known for shot blocking and defense. My guess is he and his contract are traded to Spurs as part of the Splitter trade, giving us a C.

[ElNono]

Ed Davis = LMA insurance?

[ceperez]

yup. Yet Timmy waited, Lebron waited so let's sit on our ass and wait on Lamar's mom's decision for weeks :lol

Let's hope that the Splitter trade includes a certain Walter Tavares that Hawks apparently just acquired for $1.5m
https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/616630747474956288

[Dre_7]

Ed Davis = LMA insurance?

That is what I was thinking. Hopefully it means they do not think he is coming back.

[szkorhetz]

It looks like Atlanta signed their 2014 draft pick yesterday or this morning, 7'3'' center known for shot blocking and defense. My guess is he and his contract are traded to Spurs as part of the Splitter trade, giving us a C.

Tavares? That would be huge.

[TheGoldStandard]

Ed Davis = LMA insurance?

Passive aggressive Portland ploy to help eat up all the big men in case aldridge goes elsewhere.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Surely LMA wouldn't think that Aminu/Vonleh/Henderson/Davis is better than Matthews/Batum/Lopez.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Dont know if its been posted but John Gambodoro reported that LMA told teams he would narrow his decision down to three today and lets teams know if they were one of the three then meet with the final three contenders again.

Google his twitter. You can trust his sources.

We heard, we don't trust him. Mostly since he was blowing his load too much yesterday.

[monkeypunk]

It looks like Atlanta signed their 2014 draft pick yesterday or this morning, 7'3'' center known for shot blocking and defense. My guess is he and his contract are traded to Spurs as part of the Splitter trade, giving us a C.


Let's hope that the Splitter trade includes a certain Walter Tavares that Hawks apparently just acquired for $1.5m
https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/616630747474956288

^^^

[Bartleby]

It looks like Atlanta signed their 2014 draft pick yesterday or this morning, 7'3'' center known for shot blocking and defense. My guess is he and his contract are traded to Spurs as part of the Splitter trade, giving us a C.

http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2015/7/2/8885167/atlanta-hawks-agree-to-deal-with-walter-tavares

Hope so. Would love to see Tavares on the Spurs

[Robz4000]

Lets go 100 pages !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hater]

It happened!!!!!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TimDunkem]

I believe they could still resign him regardless of whether Davis is signed or not.

[hater]

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[Dre_7]

It happened!!!!!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:rollin :rollin

[TheGreatYacht]

100 pages!!! Just what LMA was waiting for :flag:

[Ron Swanson]

100! We did it!!!

150 by midnight?

[in2deep]

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:lol :lol

[TheGoldStandard]

100 pages!!! Just what LMA was waiting for :flag:

The irony if he did announce it right now

[Fireball]

Gasol gets 100 million ... LMA 100 pages!!!

[jhfenton]

Nope, only 75 pages for me. :wakeup

[Dex]

"I'd just like to thank the posters of SpursTalk for their diligence."

[TheGreatYacht]

The irony if he did announce it right now
He wants the spotlight nig, reason he wants out of POR :downspin:

[BillMc]

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRVoYUh5yxNoKJIeJFpw7wQ5mpGuarMx rizqZGfCf75iMsc9O9TbLXuK1UT

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA · 12m12 minutes ago
Despite the Davis deal, Portland still has the ability to re-sign free agents LaMarcus Aldridge and Robin Lopez. I






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[easy7]

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YES!!!

[TheGoldStandard]

100! We did it!!!

150 by midnight?

http://i58.tinypic.com/2ur2ywh.jpg

[ceperez]

It looks like Atlanta signed their 2014 draft pick yesterday or this morning, 7'3'' center known for shot blocking and defense. My guess is he and his contract are traded to Spurs as part of the Splitter trade, giving us a C.

Yeah.... got to get something out of that Splitter trade.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRVoYUh5yxNoKJIeJFpw7wQ5mpGuarMx rizqZGfCf75iMsc9O9TbLXuK1UT

Truly remarkable, tbh :cry

[ironman2886]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view5/2129291/fat-dance-kid-o.gif

[cd98]

Just kept up til 100...now I can quit following.

[in2deep]

http://i58.tinypic.com/2ur2ywh.jpg

:lol

[in2deep]

Just kept up til 100...now I can quit following.

LOL same here.

[RD2191]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view5/2129291/fat-dance-kid-o.gif
:lmao

[GooberNuts]

Cheers mates, the signing is inevitable now.

[BillMc]

Truly remarkable, tbh :cry

Yep. The greatest single game performance in American sports history.

(Rivaled really only by Secretariat at the Belmont. And no one cares about horse racing...)

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

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[TheGoldStandard]

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Hahaha. Soft Ass Hibbert