LMA is gone!

[Degoat]

Supposedly the lakers are pursuing LMA now too

[mo7888]

Supposedly the lakers are pursuing LMA now too

It's hard to see how they could do that... I guess KCP + Harrell would get it done.... which I would think we'd do in a heartbeat .... I just dont see it

[KingKev]

Does LMA have a no trade clause? Don’t beleive so and it probably does’t matter as the Spurs will likely be working with him on his next destination. I think it’s safe to assume a buyout is imminent. I hope he has to take material money off the table. What’s that saying? Nice guys finish last. PATFO are the nice guys.

[SpurSpike]

Supposedly the lakers are pursuing LMA now too

Na, they are hoping for a buyout.

[tonight...you]

I don't see them trading Nurk for Aldridge tbh. It would probably have to something like be DJJ and Hood for Aldridge with a couple of seconds, possibly coming from Portland.



I don't think that would have been something that he would've done. I think it was always going to play out like this. He quietly asks for a trade or a buyout and the Spurs oblige. L.A. Nephew was just asshole.



Celtics would have to come off at least one of their seconds, and not a fake top 55 protected pick.



Agreed. Always remember him for dragging that 2017-2018 team to the playoffs. At this point, that's probably the most likely deal plus maybe Miami's 2027 second rounder-- their only pick that they haven't traded or isn't tied up.



I've wondered if Wiggins for LMA would still be possible, even if Wiggins fills a need for GS. Golden State would save $30 million next season.

Wiggins and their 2021 first or the Minny 2021 second rounder (they owe one of the two to OKC, depending on where finish) for Aldridge. I don't think they'd move Oubre, he's apparently starting to play better. They may end up re-signing him, though they might want to off-load Looney in a deal involving Aldridge.

How would Wiggins fit on this current team?

[spurs10]

Supposedly the lakers are pursuing LMA now too

That would enhance his chances of getting a ring. Hope it happens for him...both things.

[exstatic]

Does LMA have a no trade clause? Don’t beleive so and it probably does’t matter as the Spurs will likely be working with him on his next destination. I think it’s safe to assume a buyout is imminent. I hope he has to take material money off the table. What’s that saying? Nice guys finish last. PATFO are the nice guys.

He has a trade kicker, 15%, but could choose to waive it for the right deal. If he’s obstinate enough, he’ll have to settle for buyout money, less than the remaining salary. Doesn’t really sound like that, though. Sounds like something’s on the table.

[Russ]

Supposedly the lakers are pursuing LMA now too

LMA to the Lakers makes so much sense it's scary.

LMA basically lives in LA.

He's exactly the type of player they need with Anthony Davis' problems.

The Lakers lost out on Kawhi because they played hard ball too hard (although they may not regret it in retrospect).

What will they do this time?

[Ice009]

LMA to the Lakers makes so much sense it's scary.

LMA basically lives in LA.

He's exactly the type of player they need with Anthony Davis' problems.

The Lakers lost out on Kawhi because they played hard ball too hard (although they may not regret it in retrospect).

What will they do this time?

I thought LA built a big house in Dallas or wherever he's from in Texas when he first came to the Spurs. I thought the whole point was that he wanted to move back home? Does he actually spend more time living in LA than Texas?

[cd98]

Lakers have no assets. He only goes there if he is a buyout player.

[daslicer]

I’m responding because this is reference to one of my posts. I totally get your point here but I don’t see why that should excuse my dislike for LMA. Sure he did us a favor by choosing us but he also showed up to training camp fat (even during his first season here when he didn’t even achieve anything yet), didn’t show up a lot of games and Pop couldn’t chew him out because of his fragile ego, the trade request back in 2017. Sorry I don’t care if he did good for us, he also was a loser at times and I’m glad he’s gone. Has nothing to do with being spoiled. It’s just not accepting en lement and laziness from players

I criticize Demar, Rudy and Patty a lot too but if they left the Spurs tomorrow I would give them much respect. They never pulled any stunts that Aldridge did on the team.

I actually forgot that he came out of shape to training camp when he first joined the Spurs. I actually agree with you that it was unprofessional on his part to come out of shape after signing a max contract. I can't excuse that bad behavior. It's definitely not right. If you want hate him for that I give you a pass. I can't defend it. It is a mixed bag with LMA when you factor him being out of shape at times during his spurs tenure. I will give him credit for coming in shape from '17-'19 and having the best seasons of his career. LMA's biggest downfall was his commitment to fitness. Even with all that being said I still appreciate the good things he brought to the team but won't knock you or others being upset with his lack of commitment to being in shape.

[daslicer]

I thought LA built a big house in Dallas or wherever he's from in Texas when he first came to the Spurs. I thought the whole point was that he wanted to move back home? Does he actually spend more time living in LA than Texas?

He has a summer home in Newport Beach which is no pun intend on the beach and is like 30-40 minutes outside of LA.

[Chinook]

That would enhance his chances of getting a ring. Hope it happens for him...both things.

I'd actually kind of love for Green to get a ring in the other LA team one year and then LMA show up and do the same the next.

[Maddog]

I'd actually kind of love for Green to get a ring in the other LA team one year and then LMA show up and do the same the next.

Good thoughts.
He gave us 3 really good years. I don't have the dislike many have.

[mo7888]

Lakers have no assets. He only goes there if he is a buyout player.

Tucker is an asset....probably there only asset....

[Joseph Kony]

Not with his performance tonight. He was outplayed in every facet of the game. I hate to say he was probably sitting on the couch during the break. I mean I would package him with Aldridge to get Drummond at this point

Yeah I definitely misread that one

[EricB]

He has a summer home in Newport Beach which is no pun intend on the beach and is like 30-40 minutes outside of LA.

its farther than that but yeah, it’s a beach house and really really nice.

[Dejounte]

[GAustex]

Well there you go
LMA is no more

[lmbebo]

Doh!

[ace3g]

Gotta love fake twitter accounts during trade season.

[PhantomDashCam]

Almost had me there. Well played.

[Degoat]

Cut that out ST! Lmao I was all excited

[Dverde]

Danny Green/Mike Scott/2021 top 10 protected first rounder for LMA? Morey don’t care about picks

[dg7md]

We would have had a ring or two had not for Zaza ing it all up. That's what he signed up for, not a rebuilding team. Best of luck.