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

[Spurs9]

How can the heat even afford him? They can barely afford to sign Wade :lol

[davidbowie]

I mean what kind of diva is this dude smh fuck him

We already slashed our team for his ass. The Spurs are the only logically choice

JESUS CHRIST

[timvp]

Right. Now hometown visits. This is like one of those stupid Bachelor/Bachelorette shows.

What color rose did the Spurs get?

[cd98]

If you can't make a decision on free agency like this after years of being in the league and playing in all these cities and observing each of their history's, then how are you going to make smart decisions and be top dog on a championship team. San Antonio is accustomed to being a contender every year. Time to pass on this guy. Doesn't have the mental fortitude to be a team leader.

[Russ]

Right. Now hometown visits. This is like one of those stupid Bachelor/Bachelorette shows.

Like I said, expect Ryan Seacrest or Jim Gray to pop out on camera with LMA any minute.

[Budkin]

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[ducks]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN · 26m26 minutes ago
Phoenix going for broke on Aldridge front.

[BillMc]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Yahoo Sources: Another high-profile team is pursuing the possibility of gaining an audience with LaMarcus Aldridge: The Miami Heat.



They can't even pay Wade, how can they pay him? And who is out Bosh or Whiteside (who is damn cheap...)

[Mr. Body]

Haha, wtf.

[Aztecfan03]

Not so sure. He respects the Spurs. He hates Houston and Phoenix (got Nash from him).
Yeah, but he should know phoenix would still suck with LMA, but Spurs would be favorites.

[timvp]

Like I said, expect Ryan Seacrest or Jim Gray to pop out on camera with LMA any minute.

:lol

[Mugen]

:lol thanks anyways, LaMarcus. Fuck dis nigga tbh.

[JR3]

A second meeting with the lakers makes me not even want him anymore.... Wow. I'm even a little surprised at how serious I am about that....

[davidbowie]

U AINT LEBRON BRUHHHHH

[Mr. Body]

Maybe it's a secret bridge tournament or something.

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA · 54s54 seconds ago
Yahoo Sources: The Phoenix Suns unload three players to Detroit, clearing space for energized Aldridge pursuit. http://yhoo.it/1RUoseb

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Aldridge is never going to be able to live this shit down. Everybody is now referring to him as a diva, and a 13 year old girl. haha

[BatManu20]

Miami has bosh but LMA doesn't want to play Center reportedly :lol Whatever man. Sign David West, threaten Coach Bud until you get Splitter back, and call it an offseason, tbh.

[LakerHater]

So do they erased tweets & #LAtoLA return??

[Budkin]

:lmao Spurs!!! WTF!

[Budkin]

A second meeting with the lakers makes me not even want him anymore.... Wow. I'm even a little surprised at how serious I am about that....

Feeling the same way, I'm already over him.

[PingPong]

Nigga need to feel loved. Bring him to the AT&T crowded of fans welcoming him. At least the Spurs will tie with the lakers in terms of embarrassment if he chooses another destination.

[timvp]

Kosta Koufos has only missed four games in the last three seasons. That's worth something, right?

Right?

[timtonymanu]

:lmao Spurs!!! WTF!

This is Aldridge being a diva if anything. Nothing the Spurs can do.

[Ditty]

Calm down everyone Spurs are still front runners from what I've been told, but it's really annoying and weird what he is doing. I hope his agent ain't fucking with him.

[SpursPreacher]

I am just confused by all of this.

[davidbowie]

KEEP SAN ANTONIO LAME

[BillMc]

Maybe it's a secret bridge tournament or something.
:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Fuck that faggot.

[MaNu4Tres]

Honestly, I hope SA doesn't wait around.

Hope they turn their attention to David West and Lopez or Koufas asap.

[Beaverfuzz]

Toronto is back in the game now too? How about the Knicks?

[Andthentherewas21]

Said it earlier, LMA has had months to figure out his options. He says he wants to win, but clearly that isn't his biggest priority given the teams he is fielding offers from. Unless the Spurs severely undercut the offer to him (meaning more the 1.5 mil per year), the meeting/media circus shows he doesn't fit with the Spurs culture and organization.

For PATFO, I understand the desire to get the best talent available, but at some point you have to cut your losses and take advantage of what is left. Right now its getting to that point.

[Ron Swanson]

This is ridiculous.

[ironman2886]

I bet you some Suns excecutive offered Lamarcus' baby momma a job in Phoenix. :bang

[Spurs9]

:lol how quickly everyone turns on him

[timvp]

LMA meeting with the Vancouver Grizzlies next.

[BillMc]

All this love for a man whose worried he might be asked to play center 5 minutes a night....

[Russ]

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Can you imagine what a prima donna this guy would be at this point even if he signs with the Spurs?

I'm starting to get that Jason Kidd feeling.

Come to think of it, have you ever seen LMA and Joumana Kidd in the same room?

[rjv]

this is just surreal now. pop probably wants his visit back.

[loveforthegame]

O'Quinn, Koufus, West, hell even R. Lopez. Spurs need to salvage this clusterfuck.

[K...]

Uh, maybe this is cia pop telling him to get detailed info from rival teams, eh fuck never mind these teams all suck.

If he cut it to two visits, I'd be fine. Two is respectable, three is fucking playoff.

[cd98]

I'm officially against signing 30 year old LMA. I was only for it b/c I expected him to have a player option for two years, so we could use him for the next two years, and then let him walk. But I don't think he is that good and tbh, the drama is nonsense. No need to lose out in free agency waiting on this guy to make some summer trips to get wooed somemore. You know Spurs will lose that game. Pop and crew are not going to beg the guy to come to S.A. They are champions, that is below their dignity.

[BatManu20]

Can you imagine what a prima donna this guy would be at this point even if he signs with the Spurs?

I'm starting to get that Jason Kidd feeling.

Come to think of it, have you ever seen LMA and Joumana Kidd in the same room?

:lol

[PingPong]

if this nigga is so insecure about choosing a fucking team, I can't imagine him handling a pressure of playing a final series as the main option. Seems to be just another beta.

[MaNu4Tres]

Calm down everyone Spurs are still front runners from what I've been told, but it's really annoying and weird what he is doing. I hope his agent ain't fucking with him.

Spurs dont have the time to be jerked around.

They have a championship to compete for next year.

Last thing they need is to wait around for LaMarcus' soap opera, while all viable back up options sign elsewhere and their stuck with the 2015' version of Jackie Butler.

[cd98]

Kosta Koufos has only missed four games in the last three seasons. That's worth something, right?

Right?

He looked good against SA last year. I would take him.

[Chinook]

I'm hearing Aldridge might go back to UT to finish up those last two years of eligibility.

[rjv]

unless, LMA was just stalling to allow teams to build cap space (i.e., phoenix)

[Nathan89]

At this point the main reason I want LMA is that the alternatives have disappeared. Fuck this guy.

[Mugen]

The red flag should have been when he decided to give teams like the Raptors a sitdown. This nigga is Dwightmare 2.0...

[r0drig0lac]

:lol how quickly everyone turns on him

haha, incredible

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

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Me during this flurry of news

[BatManu20]

If he goes elsewhere, Split that money between David West and Robin Lopez.

[szkorhetz]

O'Quinn, Koufus, West, hell even R. Lopez. Spurs need to salvage this clusterfuck.
O'Quinn might be nice, and I believe that Taj Gibson might be available too.

[benefactor]

Damn man...LMA pushing Spur fan into the black hole.:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Is Amare busy right now? Let's recreate the 2007 All stars

[SpursFan86]

If he meets with Miami, it'll be the 8th team he's met with. This dude is seriously about to meet with almost a third of the fucking league :lol

[ironman2886]

Just great. Pop is going to become an alcoholic, and Tony is going to eat himself into Guiness. Thanks, Aldridge.

[Nathan89]

Anyway we can scoop up on some of those phx pieces?

[SpursPreacher]

AT this rate the spurs should just call in their bigs they have stashed overseas and call it a day.

[kaji157]

The more time passes the more time i think he is using the Spurs to lure better offers elsewhere.
"Hey, pay me the max or else i choose the Spurs"

[SpurPadre]

What an indecisive, manipulative, diva bitch. If that's how he's gonna be, then fuck this dude. I'd rather have Bonner starting C than to put up with this shit and you all know how much I hate that Ginger Fuck.

[houston spurs fan]

Tim Duncan still kicks this guy's ass at age 40. Fuck this clown. Fuck Steve Nash and fuck anyone in the Laker organization. And fuck Derek Fisher, glad you are rotting in NY...

[BillMc]

I'm hearing Aldridge might go back to UT to finish up those last two years of eligibility.
:lol

[crc21209]

Fuck it. Go get West and one of Koufus, Kanter or Lopez. Fuck this BS

[noles1983]

Lmao pop has to be pissed after going to kiss his ass and do a presentation. Basically assures Spurs will NEVER do that again. Fuck these stupid ass diva players. Dude is bitch made don't want him here.

[davidbowie]

I already miss tiago

[ironman2886]

I'm hearing Aldridge might go back to UT to finish up those last two years of eligibility.
:lmao

[Ditty]

He is enjoying probably his last high profile free agency, chill out :lol

[look_at_g_shred]

I'm for signing west and Lopez. I mean if Spurs really feel they don have a shot at LMA, I feel they start making moves immediately.

[lmbebo]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

world is at an end as we know it!!!

hrmm, really miami?? Dump wade for LMA who may replicate what Bosh does to a degree?

PHNX - dump dump dump ...

[timtonymanu]

I wonder what the reaction will be if he ends up signing here after all this. :lol

[slick'81]

Lol it's last off season with pau all over again .spurs go from front runners to bystanders

[Horry Hipcheck]

O'Quinn, Koufus, West, hell even R. Lopez. Spurs need to salvage this clusterfuck.

Lopez is getting a 4 year deal with New York.

[Aztecfan03]

And now he's considering the Miami Heat per Woj haha fuck this shit tbh
That tweet said nothing about him considering the heat.

[z0sa]

All y'all fucks will still be celebrating just as hard when he picks the Spurs.

[Chinook]

O'Quinn might be nice, and I believe that Taj Gibson might be available too.

Agree on O'Quinn. I'm a fan of his if they can get someone else young and good (they can't). Shit no to Gibson. The Spurs better not trade Splitter for free then turn around and give assets for another big.

[SpursFan86]

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:lmao :lmao :lmao

[Spurs9]

Maybe the Nyets will meet with him next, and the owner can backdoor him some money on top of his contract like he did with AK47.

[BillMc]

If he meets with Miami, it'll be the 8th team he's met with. This dude is seriously about to meet with almost a third of the fucking league :lol

And the old "be near your son" thing was pretty bogus, wasn't it?

[Marcus Bryant]

What color rose did the Spurs get?

Exactly.

[cjw]

Teams operating under the cap and able to take on Phoenix's salary (unless they structure Chandler/Aldridge as TWO sign-and-trades with Dallas & Portland):

Excluding Spurs, Dallas & Portland obviously

Atlanta - No
Boston - No after Amir Johnson signing
Brooklyn - No, nor will they ever
Charlotte - Not totally up to speed, but they only have room left for midlevel type contracts, so not enough to facilitate a tradeCleveland - No
Chicago - No
Cleveland - No
Denver - Not really
Detroit - Yes; Baynes will likely sign under MLE
Golden State - No
Houston - No, and would have to make deal of its own to add cap space
Indiana - Some space with West opting out, but likely looking to use it on a FA
LA Clippers - None
LA Lakers - Yes, and actually should use it to get some long term assets back instead of burning it on bad free agents
Memphis - No
Miami - No
Milwaukee - No, used it up on Monroe
Minnesota - Surprisingly none, unless they get rid of Garnett or move him to a low cap number. Perhaps could have high-seven figures, but probably not enough to take on assets
New Orleans - Not enough to be dangerous with
New York - Yes, see Lakers
OKC - No
Orlando - Yes, as seen by recent Millsap pursuit
Philadelphia - Yes, even after adding $16 million in trade with Sacramento
Sacramento - Yes, but they would not have done a salary dump just to take on someone else's dump
Toronto - No, after Carroll signing
Utah - Yes
Washington - No

So that really leaves just Detroit, Lakers, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Sacramento, and Utah teams that can take on salary dumps. Detroit, Philadelphia and Utah seem like most likely facilitators, though Utah may look to try to make run at 8th seed this year instead.

[Russ]

:lol how quickly everyone turns on him

Personally, I never thought he was a particularly good fit for the Spurs.

(Although, considering the magnitude of his talent, you have to get what you can get.)

[Bender]

he's pulling a Decision

[benefactor]

I'm headed to the draft house to drink beer. You nigs don't Monteith yourself before he makes a decision, aight?

[Jeremy]

"The Suns surprised Aldridge by bringing Chander into the meeting and informing him they had agreed on a deal with Chandler. If Aldridge wanted to stay, Portland had considered signing Chandler as part of the free agent's preferred supporting cast, sources said." -- Woj article

[SpursFan86]

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[wut]

Man, if LMA does choose the Suns what does that say about the future of this organization? I mean if you can't land a big name even after being arguably the most successful sports franchise of the last 16 years then you're basically fucked.:lol
This is what is killing me...max money, championship contender, player that is from Texas and respects the team and players...if he says no...where's the Prozac?

[AFBlue]

Spurs won't overreact to tweets from outside sources. I guarantee the Aldridge camp is letting them know his direction. Maybe he ends up visiting teams, but I wouldn't say it's a foregone conclusion.

[szkorhetz]

Agree on O'Quinn. I'm a fan of his if they can get someone else young and good (they can't). Shit no to Gibson. The Spurs better not trade Splitter for free then turn around and give assets for another big.
Sign O'Quinn and then trade for Gibson with the Splitter TE.

[BillMc]

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:lmao :lmao :lmao

:lol

[slick'81]

This is what is killing me...max money, championship contender, player that is from Texas and respects the team and players...if he says no...where's the Prozac?


The he only reason I think lma is hesitant about sa is how long Duncan and pop have left .I don't believe he wants to be in sa if Duncan is only gonna be around a year or two

[TheGreatYacht]

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:lmao :lmao :lmao
Fuck it. Give him the max he wanted PATFO

[BillMc]

Spurs won't overreact to tweets from outside sources. I guarantee the Aldridge camp is letting them know his direction. Maybe he ends up visiting teams, but I wouldn't say it's a foregone conclusion.

Oh stop being reasonable. Can't you see we're enjoying out meltdown? :lol

[Infinite_limit]

Nah, Infinite_limit is @Newcastle_KEG.
What I do wrong?

[Bartleby]

616701316551737349

:lol

How did the Heat get the third spot?

[jsandiego]

He is enjoying probably his last high profile free agency, chill out :lol

[HarlemHeat37]

This is getting annoying, tbh..Aldridge is a top 20 player in the league, he's not a superstar, these games and indecisiveness are irritating..I understand that it's his last big deal, but it's still pretty make considering he's meeting with shitty teams like the Suns and Lakers..

The front office has put themselves in a hole by trading Splitter, though, they are all-in..getting a slightly above average big like David West doesn't move the needle:lol..

[nowitzkikopf]

lol spurs should sign wade and west. tell lma to fuck off

[cd98]

Just end this already. I just want a tweet showing the Spurs have moved on. Gotta play hardball. Tell him he's got three hours to make a decision, or we are taking our money elsewhere. He played in Austin and he's played in SA many times. So flying here isn't going to make a difference. Time to drop him off the list.

[Ron Swanson]

We'll get 150 tonight, fo sho. Looking ahead to 200 now.

[101A]

This is what is killing me...max money, championship contender, player that is from Texas and respects the team and players...if he says no...where's the Prozac?

Touches & minutes - STATS is what the problem is. In Phoenix he gets to be the man, in SA, he is NOT - you got Timmy, KL (and if he regains form), Parker; if Manu comes back.....He's a role player on a team of role players in SA; IMO.

[nowitzkikopf]

oh and try to re-neg on that splitter trade...

[Chinook]

Sign O'Quinn and then trade for Gibson with the Splitter TE.

Nah. There's no reason to give up picks or cash, or the rights to overseas guys when they let Splitter go for free.

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA · 27m27 minutes ago
Suns have no assurance that Aldridge will sign, but the fact that he's suddenly so intrigued has motivated them to push hard.

[SpurPadre]

Kosta Koufos has only missed four games in the last three seasons. That's worth something, right?

Right?

Injured Splitter > Koufos

[FromWayDowntown]

The way so many media outlets have been apoplectic today about the inability of LAL and NYK to attract significant players these past 2 off seasons, a conspiratorialist might think that someone has told LMA and his team that they have to give LAL another chance, if only to allow LAL to regain some public credibility.

The Miami thing makes absolutely no sense to me.

[SpursFan86]

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Finally, something that makes sense. Fucking christ almighty

[Russ]

I'm hearing Aldridge might go back to UT to finish up those last two years of eligibility.

And lead his college team to some sort of title? (Conference, NCAA, etc.)

At his point, LMA could say what Shaq said before he met Phil Jackson -- "I've won at every level, except college and pro."

[cd98]

:lol

How did the Heat get the third spot?

By offering him the $$ they were going to pay Wade, apparently.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

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[ducks]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt · 1m1 minute ago
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings: LaMarcus Aldridge has cancelled his meeting with the Knicks today, per source.

[Beaverfuzz]

Personally, I never thought he was a particularly good fit for the Spurs.

(Although, considering the magnitude of his talent, you have to get what you can get.)



This, he still has to post up and he still has to play defense. Both of those can be taught of course.

[DPG21920]

:lmao Knicks didn't get a rose

"He'll regret this. I didn't even get a chance. I'm a special guy with a lot to offer some lucky girl and I won't stop pursuing my dream of love"

[Mr. Body]

Teams operating under the cap and able to take on Phoenix's salary (unless they structure Chandler/Aldridge as TWO sign-and-trades with Dallas & Portland):

Excluding Spurs, Dallas & Portland obviously

Atlanta - No
Boston - No after Amir Johnson signing
Brooklyn - No, nor will they ever
Charlotte - Not totally up to speed, but they only have room left for midlevel type contracts, so not enough to facilitate a tradeCleveland - No
Chicago - No
Cleveland - No
Denver - Not really
Detroit - Yes; Baynes will likely sign under MLE
Golden State - No
Houston - No, and would have to make deal of its own to add cap space
Indiana - Some space with West opting out, but likely looking to use it on a FA
LA Clippers - None
LA Lakers - Yes, and actually should use it to get some long term assets back instead of burning it on bad free agents
Memphis - No
Miami - No
Milwaukee - No, used it up on Monroe
Minnesota - Surprisingly none, unless they get rid of Garnett or move him to a low cap number. Perhaps could have high-seven figures, but probably not enough to take on assets
New Orleans - Not enough to be dangerous with
New York - Yes, see Lakers
OKC - No
Orlando - Yes, as seen by recent Millsap pursuit
Philadelphia - Yes, even after adding $16 million in trade with Sacramento
Sacramento - Yes, but they would not have done a salary dump just to take on someone else's dump
Toronto - No, after Carroll signing
Utah - Yes
Washington - No

So that really leaves just Detroit, Lakers, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Sacramento, and Utah teams that can take on salary dumps. Detroit, Philadelphia and Utah seem like most likely facilitators, though Utah may look to try to make run at 8th seed this year instead.

They cleared salary with Detroit already today.

[Beaverfuzz]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt · 1m1 minute ago
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings: LaMarcus Aldridge has cancelled his meeting with the Knicks today, per source.

Poor Phil and 'Melo.

[stephen jackson]

did he met with everyone already? and this is round 2?

[Aztecfan03]

Lopez is getting a 4 year deal with New York.
that was a fake tweet

[slick'81]

The way so many media outlets have been apoplectic today about the inability of LAL and NYK, a conspiratorialist might think that someone has told LMA and his team that they have to give LAL another chance, if only to allow LAL to regain some public credibility.

The Miami thing makes absolutely no sense to me.


Maybe Kobe called and begged for another shot lol

[Kori Ellis]

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:lmao

[timtonymanu]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt · 1m1 minute ago
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings: LaMarcus Aldridge has cancelled his meeting with the Knicks today, per source.

Damn it, that means he's signing in Phoenix!

[Maddog]

Money Looks equal
Spurs- Contender next year - Track record of building around stars without resources
Suns- will probably at best make the playoffs with you signing. Potential to be better through draft trades etc. down the road
Lakers- Potential of getting a good free agent next summer to pair with you- no playoff his year

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Think Aldridge wants to stick in his tampon and sign with the Stars?

[Nathan89]

Help phx out and take Markieff off their hands.

[BillMc]

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Finally, something that makes sense. Fucking christ almighty

So Phil flew all the way out there for nothing? Poor guy.

[cd98]

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Finally, something that makes sense. Fucking christ almighty

I'm sure he'll be flying to NY for a meeting.

[cjw]

They cleared salary with Detroit already today.

Yeah, saw that after I hit submit. Got tied up with work in between so missed that.

They don't make that trade with Detroit unless they have some sort of nod from Aldridge OR someone else as a backup.

[Chinook]

They cleared salary with Detroit already today.

Not enough. They have about another $11 Million to go.

[SASdynasty!]

If we don't land LMA, hopefully the Splitter trade was just a tactic that Bud was in on.

[look_at_g_shred]

Yeah, saw that after I hit submit. Got tied up with work in between so missed that.

They don't make that trade with Detroit unless they have some sort of nod from Aldridge OR someone else as a backup.
That's what we thought about the Spurs too

[houston spurs fan]

So Phil flew all the way out there for nothing? Poor guy.
Nah man, hooked up with Jeannie

[ducks]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt · 3m3 minutes ago
Aldridge is, as Yahoo! reported, meeting a second time with the Lakers this afternoon, & will be meeting with Pat Riley in L.A., per source

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Spurs dont have the time to be jerked around.

They have a championship to compete for next year.

Last thing they need is to wait around for LaMarcus' soap opera, while all viable back up options sign elsewhere and their stuck with the 2015' version of Jackie Butler.

Nothing can happen until next week. All these deals that have been agreed to an be reneged on. For the last two days the sports world has been fixated on him. It's the best thing for the LMA brand since being drafted. Teams love him for it because they can sell their fanbases 'at least we tried' and he builds rapport with execs across the league. He can even shit on the Lakers because half the fans hate them anyway and it's the truth.

It's kinda amusing to watch.

If he wants to win he'll come here amongst the options he has. That hasn't changed.

[ducks]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt · 56s57 seconds ago
The second meeting with the Lakers will only involve GM Mitch Kupchak and Coach Byron Scott, & will only be about basketball, per source.

[Beaverfuzz]

Think Aldridge wants to stick in his tampon and sign with the Stars?

:lol :bobo

[Kori Ellis]

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Sorry Kobe.

[ducks]

NO KOBE

[Spurs9]

I don't understand why LMA would leave Portland if hes concerned about winning to go to a team where they would be worse. Hes leaving 30million on the table, and would seriously think Suns/Lakers are the best option?

[timvp]

I'm guessing his agency got worried that they pissed off the Lakers after word leaked that LMA wasn't impressed by their presentation yesterday. So they're giving the Lakers another try ... and get ready for LMA to be BLOWN AWAY (!!!!!!!!!!) by the newest Lakers presentation.

But then he'll sign with another team.

[BillMc]

Nah man, hooked up with Jeannie

Jeanie's busy, she just took Phil's interview slot. :lol

[manufan10]

:lol how quickly everyone turns on him

Fans just don't like being yanked around. It's kind of gotten a little out of hand and a little silly.

[TD 21]

This is getting annoying, tbh..Aldridge is a top 20 player in the league, he's not a superstar, these games and indecisiveness are irritating..I understand that it's his last big deal, but it's still pretty make considering he's meeting with shitty teams like the Suns and Lakers..

The front office has put themselves in a hole by trading Splitter, though, they are all-in..getting a slightly above average big like David West doesn't move the needle:lol..

It doesn't, but if the Splitter trade is contingent on Aldridge signing, as disappointing as losing out on him would be, they'll still be in a great spot potentially. Aldridge and West are actually similar offensively, only West is at the point where he'd accept being a role player, so the fit would probably be seamless.

Even if the Splitter trade isn't based on that contingency, it seems doubtful, but if they could find a way to get Koufos too, they'd still be in a great spot. O'Quinn, would be fine as well.

[Russ]

So Phil flew all the way out there for nothing?

That's not the way Jeannie looks at it.

(Man, you have to be quick on this board. :lol)

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

I feel sick that an organization like the Spurs, is being associated with all these pathetic, star-hungry shit franchises.

[cd98]

616703871239389184

:lmao

Maybe Jeanie Buss is going to show her brother how it's done.

[Horry Hipcheck]

that was a fake tweet

Was it? Thanks for clarifying.

[wut]

Touches & minutes - STATS is what the problem is. In Phoenix he gets to be the man, in SA, he is NOT - you got Timmy, KL (and if he regains form), Parker; if Manu comes back.....He's a role player on a team of role players in SA; IMO.
1) LMA would get all the blame as well in Phoenix.
2) LMA's stock won't drop from 2 years(I'd expect LMA to do. 3 year player option deal just in case things turn sour) with Spurs....teams know Spurs play team ball, so if his stats go down, don't expect his long term value to drop.

[ironman2886]

Aldridge just wants to collect airline miles. Trolling bastard.

[r0drig0lac]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt · 56s57 seconds ago
The second meeting with the Lakers will only involve GM Mitch Kupchak and Coach Byron Scott, & will only be about basketball, per source.

haha

[BillMc]

I'm guessing his agency got worried that they pissed off the Lakers after word leaked that LMA wasn't impressed by their presentation yesterday. So they're giving the Lakers another try ... and get ready for LMA to be BLOWN AWAY (!!!!!!!!!!) by the newest Lakers presentation.

But then he'll sign with another team.

bingo!

[hater]

:lmao sperms

Look like a nerd that had his prom date canceled on prom night :lmao

:lol too funny

[jon123spurs]

Guys I found the most reliable source out there.

Tyler Spence (@TylerSpenceRSEN) tweeted at 3:17 PM on Thu, Jul 02, 2015:
Still hearing the Spurs are the front runner for Aldridge. But Suns all of a sudden are in play. Show tonight at 7 PM pacific for the latest
(https://twitter.com/TylerSpenceRSEN/status/616702334421196800?s=03)

TSpence:lmao

[manufan10]

If he didn't gel with Kobe as was reported, why would he grant a second meeting? Kobe's not going to change.

[PingPong]

Aldridge will get fat having so many free meal from the meetings.

[beirmeistr]

it's beginning to look like this guy is too retarded to play for the spurs

[timvp]

:lol Kobe

I still can't believe he's delusional enough to think the Lakers just need to find him a sidekick. He's now basically JR Smith but worse shooting and living friends.

[FromWayDowntown]

I get that this is a major decision for the guy and there are those (myself included) who struggle to make those sorts of decisions without first gaining as much information as possible and trying to remove as much risk as possible from the equation. But the willingness to let people who had a chance and shit the bed come back into the equation and to let late comers into the discussion suggests to me that Aldridge probably isn't comfortable picking SA or PNX and is hoping that someone can talk him out of making either one his choice.

I fear this will not end well for the Spurs.

[Sean Cagney]

Guys I found the most reliable source out there.

Tyler Spence (@TylerSpenceRSEN) tweeted at 3:17 PM on Thu, Jul 02, 2015:
Still hearing the Spurs are the front runner for Aldridge. But Suns all of a sudden are in play. Show tonight at 7 PM pacific for the latest
(https://twitter.com/TylerSpenceRSEN/status/616702334421196800?s=03)
LMFAO that guy.
TSpence:lmaoThis guy again :lol:lol

[Ron Swanson]

Guys I found the most reliable source out there.

Tyler Spence (@TylerSpenceRSEN) tweeted at 3:17 PM on Thu, Jul 02, 2015:
Still hearing the Spurs are the front runner for Aldridge. But Suns all of a sudden are in play. Show tonight at 7 PM pacific for the latest
(https://twitter.com/TylerSpenceRSEN/status/616702334421196800?s=03)

TSpence:lmao

https://insidethelifeofmoi.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/gif-4.gif

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA · 3m3 minutes ago
Aldridge felt first meeting with Lakers was too focused on non-basketball (Hollywood, branding, etc) and Lakers want to rectify it.

[Marcus Bryant]

616705203501281280

Excuse my language, but do we want this pussy on the Spurs?

Agree if that's truly an issue for him.

[wut]

I'm guessing his agency got worried that they pissed off the Lakers after word leaked that LMA wasn't impressed by their presentation yesterday. So they're giving the Lakers another try ... and get ready for LMA to be BLOWN AWAY (!!!!!!!!!!) by the newest Lakers presentation.

But then he'll sign with another team.

Agreed, clearly some rich jerks who got their feelings hurt, too rich to be ignored.

[Russ]

Aldridge just wants to collect airline miles. Trolling bastard.

Looks like the one place he won't visit is where he has "relatives." :lol

[Shastafarian]

:lol Kobe

I still can't believe he's delusional enough to think the Lakers just need to find him a sidekick. He's now basically JR Smith but worse shooting and living friends.

lol so wrong.


Kobe doesn't have friends.

[szkorhetz]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA · 3m3 minutes ago
Aldridge felt first meeting with Lakers was too focused on non-basketball (Hollywood, branding, etc) and Lakers want to rectify it.
Dear Lakers,
You can have him.

[JR3]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA · 3m3 minutes ago
Aldridge felt first meeting with Lakers was too focused on non-basketball (Hollywood, branding, etc) and Lakers want to rectify it.

Shouldn't this make it clear to LMA that the lakers are not about basketball.. they are about showtime.... I still don't get why he would waste his time with a second meeting with them.

[101A]

I get that this is a major decision for the guy and there are those (myself included) who struggle to make those sorts of decisions without first gaining as much information as possible and trying to remove as much risk as possible from the equation. But the willingness to let people who had a chance and shit the bed come back into the equation and to let late comers into the discussion suggests to me that Aldridge probably isn't comfortable picking SA or PNX and is hoping that someone can talk him out of making either one his choice.

I fear this will not end well for the Spurs.

The other person in the room who is also affected by all the dollars being discussed; his agent. That who is behind the return of the Lakers, probably - and who least wants to see LA in SA or Phoenix - used Phoenix to delay the decision to choose Spurs, while he keeps pushing big markets/endorsements.

[Aztecfan03]

616704547369545728

Sorry Kobe.
:lmao

[ElNono]

:rollin

is this nigga serious??? He isn't even that good...

[Ron Swanson]

lol so wrong.


Kobe doesn't have friends.

Hey, Kobe, can you grab some Lakers gear out of that closet for LaMarcus?

Quick, Fredo, lock the door!

[DesignatedT]

I don't really blame him for not wanting to play alonga front court made up of Melo and Porzingis tbh

[Spurs da champs]

He doesnt even have to play center here, but he would be used in small line ups at the 5, without a doubt.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol damn, a meeting about basketball, but bringing Byron Scott?:lmao..

[Texas_Ranger]

It will be fun to watch him play with Kobe. :lol
What a retard

[cjw]

if they could find a way to get Koufos too, they'd still be in a great spot. O'Quinn, would be fine as well.

O'Quinn at a reasonable price would be a steal. Koufos was marginalized in Memphis. Both younger than Splitter and may be able to do the same in his role. Both could be MLE candidates if they operate above the cap.

Also need to look for Splitter trade exception candidates.



The other person in the room who is also affected by all the dollars being discussed; his agent. That who is behind the return of the Lakers, probably - and who least wants to see LA in SA or Phoenix - used Phoenix to delay the decision to choose Spurs, while he keeps pushing big markets/endorsements.

Phoenix is not a major market. No more endorsements by playing there vs. San Antonio.

[ironman2886]

This just in...Don Draper will be present at the Lakers meeting.

http://my.xfinity.com/blogs/tv/files/2010/11/mad-men-don.jpg

[z0sa]

I'm guessing his agency got worried that they pissed off the Lakers after word leaked that LMA wasn't impressed by their presentation yesterday. So they're giving the Lakers another try ... and get ready for LMA to be BLOWN AWAY (!!!!!!!!!!) by the newest Lakers presentation.

But then he'll sign with another team.

Yep. All this feels very much like grandstanding because the to-Spurs talk has been so prevalent. Additionally we have no clue how long he intends to sign for. Nigga is playing chess, not checkers.

Business and politics need to run their course right now.

[timvp]

616705203501281280

Excuse my language, but do we want this pussy on the Spurs?

That's one thing that works against the Spurs. LMA probably asked if he'd have to ever play center on the Spurs. Pop, instead of lying to him to get him to sign, probably said Yes. And, honestly, whoever tells him he won't ever have to play center is lying. In today's NBA, he's going to end up playing center quite a bit wherever he goes.

But, yeah, LMA saying ":cryBUT MOMMY, I DON'T WANNA PLAY CENTER:cry" makes me question his testicular fortitude, to put it kindly.

[BillMc]

Maybe this is a clandestine move by Portland to get as many other teams to destroy their rosters trying to accommodate LaMarcus, only for him to resign with the Blazers after all the damage has been done.

I'm joking, kind of...

[davidbowie]

Let's be real pop must be the worst pitch man in the history of western civilization

[hater]

:lmao spurstalk turning on this faggot even before he signs the contract :lol

Need a nickname for him....

[Beaverfuzz]

Agree if that's truly an issue for him.

You know, you can have two PF's out there at the same time. This isn't that new of a concept.

[slick'81]

That's one thing that works against the Spurs. LMA probably asked if he'd have to ever play center on the Spurs. Pop, instead of lying to him to get him to sign, probably said Yes. And, honestly, whoever tells him he won't ever have to play center is lying. In today's NBA, he's going to end up playing center quite a bit wherever he goes.

But, yeah, LMA saying ":cryBUT MOMMY, I DON'T WANNA PLAY CENTER:cry" makes me question his testicular fortitude, to put it kindly.


exactly it's like he's making excuses now

[101A]

Let's be real pop must be the worst pitch man in the history of western civilization

Based on his track record? Yep.

[look_at_g_shred]

Kobe not invited to the meeting ? :lol that's like saying Spurs will have another meeting but TD not invited :lmao

[Clipper Nation]

Aldridge is an overrated pussy, tbh. Did I miss when he stopped being Big Man Allen Iverson and started being LeBron, Durant, or Davis? I get why the Lakers and Suns are begging for that faggot, but I don't understand why the Spurs have been so thirsty for him.

[Beaverfuzz]

:lmao spurstalk turning on this faggot even before he signs the contract :lol

Need a nickname for him....

Miley

[hater]

Meeting will be about basketball so Kobe you're sitting this one out :lmao :lol :lmao

[hater]

And spurs traded away Lamarcus KRYPTONITE smh

[BillMc]

That's one thing that works against the Spurs. LMA probably asked if he'd have to ever play center on the Spurs. Pop, instead of lying to him to get him to sign, probably said Yes. And, honestly, whoever tells him he won't ever have to play center is lying. In today's NBA, he's going to end up playing center quite a bit wherever he goes.

But, yeah, LMA saying ":cryBUT MOMMY, I DON'T WANNA PLAY CENTER:cry" makes me question his testicular fortitude, to put it kindly.

When your other major big is 40 and takes nights off you're going to play center sometimes. What's he afraid of? Physical contact??

[Aztecfan03]

Phoenix is not a major market. No more endorsements by playing there vs. San Antonio.


that was his point...

[TD 21]

O'Quinn at a reasonable price would be a steal. Koufos was marginalized in Memphis. Both younger than Splitter and may be able to do the same in his role. Both could be MLE candidates if they operate above the cap.

Also need to look for Splitter trade exception candidates.

Hopefully the Johnson signing decreases, if not altogether eliminates, the Celtics supposed interest in Koufos.

One final point on West. Don't think of him individually and where he's at in his career, think of how well he'd fit on this team and who's role he'd be replacing. People will say Splitter, but it's really Baynes/Bonner. Koufos, O'Quinn, etc., will replace Splitter and they'll rejig the big rotation accordingly.


As far as Aldridge goes, he probably has concerns about the pecking order, long term sustainability as a contender and who'd be the starting C after Duncan retires.

[GooberNuts]

Aldridge is fucking me in my fucking asshole and nutting on my goddamn hopes and dreams

[midnightpulp]

Let's be real pop must be the worst pitch man in the history of western civilization

Indeed.

This deal should've been by now. Pop, for once in his pock faced life, should've played kiss-ass and blew smoke up LMA's ass.

[cd98]

That's one thing that works against the Spurs. LMA probably asked if he'd have to ever play center on the Spurs. Pop, instead of lying to him to get him to sign, probably said Yes. And, honestly, whoever tells him he won't ever have to play center is lying. In today's NBA, he's going to end up playing center quite a bit wherever he goes.

But, yeah, LMA saying ":cryBUT MOMMY, I DON'T WANNA PLAY CENTER:cry" makes me question his testicular fortitude, to put it kindly.

True. Small ball lineups would require it unless he prefer to sit on the bench when a small ball lineup is on the floor.

[Shastafarian]

Aldridge is an overrated pussy, tbh. Did I miss when he stopped being Big Man Allen Iverson and started being LeBron, Durant, or Davis? I get why the Lakers and Suns are begging for that faggot, but I don't understand why the Spurs have been so thirsty for him.

It's the classic "hot girl at the party" scenario. She shows interest in 4-5 guys and BAM, hangs onto you for the majority of the night. But as she drinks more and more and starts asking you to hold her purse and get her drinks, you start to focus on 6-8/10 girls who aren't shallow and shitfaced. I'd imagine the Spurs FO is in the stage of throwing the purse on the couch and looking for those 6's.

[FromWayDowntown]

And, honestly, whoever tells him he won't ever have to play center is lying. In today's NBA, he's going to end up playing center quite a bit wherever he goes.

But, yeah, LMA saying ":cryBUT MOMMY, I DON'T WANNA PLAY CENTER:cry" makes me question his testicular fortitude, to put it kindly.

Testicular fortitude and intelligence in the sense of having an actual understanding of what wins in this league right now, in an era where the teams that win are the teams that play the most position-lessly (sp?). Among the great strengths of the last 3 champions has been that ability to match up or down and to use guys in a variety of ways all over the floor. .

[timtonymanu]

:lol If people thought Splitter was soft, this nigga is even worse.

[Dingle Barry]

Aldridge is an overrated pussy, tbh. Did I miss when he stopped being Big Man Allen Iverson and started being LeBron, Durant, or Davis? I get why the Lakers and Suns are begging for that faggot, but I don't understand why the Spurs have been so thirsty for him.

One of our main sources of points got fat and shitty and another is retiring. We aren't hoping for a Brow tweezer with him.

[wut]

If he really won't play center and he chooses to play for the Suns instead of Spurs, I'd hope Duncan would go off on him, especially after all this "wanting to be on a winning team"....didn't know those words meant "unless I have to play center".

does "center" still even exist in today's outside shooting offenses anyway? Smh

[z0sa]

616705203501281280

Excuse my language, but do we want this pussy on the Spurs?

Yes. Lol

[Horry Hipcheck]

Kobe not invited to the meeting ? :lol that's like saying Spurs will have another meeting but TD not invited :lmao

The second meeting is supposed to be "all basketball" after the previous presentation was trying to sell him on endorsements, Hollywood, etc. Not inviting Kobe to a meeting about nothing but basketball speaks volumes about that franchise. The Spurs equivalent would be like holding a meeting about basketball and leaving Pop and Tim out, and only inviting RC, Holt, and Eva Longoria.

[Budkin]

if this nigga is so insecure about choosing a fucking team, I can't imagine him handling a pressure of playing a final series as the main option. Seems to be just another beta.

THIS.

[Texas_Ranger]

So which big is still on the market?

[SpurPadre]

:lmao spurstalk turning on this faggot even before he signs the contract :lol

Need a nickname for him....

Charmin

[baseline bum]

Fuck, Phoenix got someone to take Marcus Morris, Danny Granger, and Reggie Bullock? I can't believe Detroit took that crap. Now they can easily deal Markieff Morris and make someone take PJ Tucker's worthless ass to get the full capspace needed for LMA. They have already completed the hard part of the salary dump. And waiting for Aldridge has now cost the Spurs Monroe and Morris.

[Obstructed_View]

Lemarshmallow.

[Horry Hipcheck]

Lemarshmallow.

[timtonymanu]

Auto-thread :tu

[Horry Hipcheck]

Lemarshmallow Loldridge

[TheRemix]

lolmarcus

[timvp]

Got tired of refreshing it.

F*ck it, we'll do it live.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUFY8Zw0Bag

[Marcus Bryant]

That's one thing that works against the Spurs. LMA probably asked if he'd have to ever play center on the Spurs. Pop, instead of lying to him to get him to sign, probably said Yes. And, honestly, whoever tells him he won't ever have to play center is lying. In today's NBA, he's going to end up playing center quite a bit wherever he goes.

But, yeah, LMA saying ":cryBUT MOMMY, I DON'T WANNA PLAY CENTER:cry" makes me question his testicular fortitude, to put it kindly.

If that is truly the issue then, yeah, if he doesn't sign we probably shouldn't be that down about it.

If he does sign, he better learn to get over it.

[cjw]

And spurs traded away Lamarcus KRYPTONITE smh

Not that the Suns are making any noise, or the Lakers sniffing the playoffs if they do attract him. Or Portland for that matter.

[TimDunkem]

Thank you!

[cd98]

We want this guy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3eQOKgPhOc

[Horry Hipcheck]

Someone get David West on the phone and see just how little money he cares to make.

[wut]

Hopefully the Johnson signing decreases, if not altogether eliminates, the Celtics supposed interest in Koufos.

One final point on West. Don't think of him individually and where he's at in his career, think of how well he'd fit on this team and who's role he'd be replacing. People will say Splitter, but it's really Baynes/Bonner. Koufos, O'Quinn, etc., will replace Splitter and they'll rejig the big rotation accordingly.


As far as Aldridge goes, he probably has concerns about the pecking order, long term sustainability as a contender and who'd be the starting C after Duncan retires.
if any team can claim the ability to be good long term it's the Spurs. second nothing stops him from signing a 3 year deal, in fact it's what I expected from the start.

[manufan10]

Spurs should just go after LeBron... screw it. He hasn't signed with Cleveland yet.

[bigfan]

Starting to remind me of Derek Anderson.:bang

[baseline bum]

Got tired of refreshing it.

F*ck it, we'll do it live.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUFY8Zw0Bag

:lmao

Damn now Phoenix actually becomes a legit possibility. I can't believe the Suns got more for worthless shit like Marcus Morris, Danny Granger, and Reggie Bullock than the Spurs did for a starting center in Splitter.

[Obstructed_View]

If that is truly the issue then, yeah, if he doesn't sign we probably shouldn't be that down about it.

If he does sign, he better learn to get over it.

I'm sure Pop said, "Draymond Green played center in the finals. Do you want to play in the finals?"

[timvp]

If that is truly the issue then, yeah, if he doesn't sign we probably shouldn't be that down about it.

If he does sign, he better learn to get over it.

That's the nice thing about this situation. If LMA doesn't sign, then okay he probably didn't value winning as much as needed or was going to be whiny about playing center or whatever.

Better to find out now about LMA then after he's signed, tbh.

[baseline bum]

Fucking hell, they passed on Monroe, Lopez, Chandler, and now they might not get LMA. :pctoss

[kobyz]

He is going to the lakers i was told, he's intrigue by the chance of lakers landing kd next year and the potential of russell, clarkson and rendle...

[cjw]

Fucking hell, they passed on Monroe, Lopez, Chandler, and now they might not get LMA. :pctoss

There's always Enes Kanter. Even if he plays center, it's not like he'll play much center on defense.

[Mario1976]

POP to Lamarcus on next meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n_dz8dJDNQ

[baseline bum]

That's the nice thing about this situation. If LMA doesn't sign, then okay he probably didn't value winning as much as needed or was going to be whiny about playing center or whatever.

Better to find out now about LMA then after he's signed, tbh.

No fucking way man, I'd rather find out later and then have a great trade chip in Aldridge.

[manufan10]

616709393657171972

[HarlemHeat37]

Meh..while Aldridge is overrated and I've never been a fan of his game, it's still a no-brainer to take a talent like that on your team, especially considering Parker is probably finished as a high-level scorer..Spurs need weapons, and you don't pass up a top 20 guy..

More importantly, at this point, the alternatives are scarce..

[baseline bum]

There's always Enes Kanter. Even if he plays center, it's not like he'll play much center on defense.

Kanter is terrible. Don't want that crap.

[Aztecfan03]

Fucking hell, they passed on Monroe, Lopez, Chandler, and now they might not get LMA. :pctoss
Why do you keep repeating that. Knicks didn't agree to terms with him.

[ironman2886]

616709393657171972
:lol

[Mario1976]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n_dz8dJDNQ pop in the next meeting

[Obstructed_View]

I love that the local media is overblowing Aldridge's interest in their shitty team, and the team is now dumping salary like it means something. This offseason is getting better and better.

[cjw]

that was his point...

Words are blurring together at this point given the refresh rate in this thread

[timtonymanu]

:lol now he's meeting Riley for dinner tonight.

[Obstructed_View]

:lmao Knicks didn't get a rose

"He'll regret this. I didn't even get a chance. I'm a special guy with a lot to offer some lucky girl and I won't stop pursuing my dream of love"

Where's that fat chick commenting on how it's bad form to embarrass a great franchise?

[GSH]

I like what he could bring to the team, but I'm still starting to wish Pop would call his agent and say Fuck Off! If he's this much of a diva before coming here, he's not going to get better once he gets here.

[ducks]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine · 1m1 minute ago
LaMarcus Aldridge's meeting with Miami tonight will be a dinner with Pat Riley, sources say

[hater]

:lmao is this a joke????

[Aztecfan03]

SOunds like maybe we should have traded diaw and someone else instead of Splitter.

[baseline bum]

Why do you keep repeating that. Knicks didn't agree to terms with him.

That's good to hear. I thought I saw Stein report it is a done deal.

[FromWayDowntown]

616709393657171972

Well, at least he's taking some heat from people beyond the interested teams.

[beirmeistr]

this guy has been exposed as a cowardly lion

[cd98]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine · 1m1 minute ago
LaMarcus Aldridge's meeting with Miami tonight will be a dinner with Pat Riley, sources say

Riley's middle finger to Wade.

[ironman2886]

Choose, Lamarcus.


http://quotespics.com/wp-content/quote-images/shia-labeouf-most-intense-motivational-speech.jpg

[GSH]

:lol now he's meeting Riley for dinner tonight.

If that's true, he's looking for reasons to convince himself to go to a big market. I guess he had enough time to think about just how much all the endorsements are worth. "Yeh that family shit's important to me. But for that much money I can buy a new family."

[SpurPadre]

So, should we put a flyer out on Sideshow Bob, since he didn't actually agree to terms with the Knicks?

[baseline bum]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine · 1m1 minute ago
LaMarcus Aldridge's meeting with Miami tonight will be a dinner with Pat Riley, sources say

You can't be serious. This guy gonna meet with the Seattle Supersonics too?