Rumor 2/11: Blazers packaging best offer yet for Amare?

[Jeremy]

Am I missing something here? Aldridge for Amare a steal? Aldridge's numbers are actually down from last year, and his rebounding is worse than Amare's! In fact, all of his stats are worse than Amare's (in Amare's worst season ever).

Aldridge has already been in the league for 3 years and his numbers are down from last season. I don't see big upside.

[DPG21920]

Amare Sweepstakes: Portland fails, Heat takes lead

Talks between the Suns and Portland Trail Blazers about Amare Stoudemire have unraveled, CBSSports.com has learned. Phoenix is now focused on Eastern Conference teams -- and not just Chicago. The Bulls remain a serious contender due to Drew Gooden's expiring contract and Larry Hughes' expiring deal next season, plus the largest expiring trade exception in the league ($5.2 million). But Miami is the latest team to emerge as a serious landing spot for Stoudemire, a person with direct knowledge of the talks said Wednesday night. The deal Portland was discussing with Phoenix involved LaMarcus Aldridge, Jerryd Bayless, and Raef LaFrentz's $12.7 million expiring contract. "That deal is dead," the person familiar with the talks said. One reason could be that Portland is really looking to acquire an elite point guard, according to an NBA team executive.

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/nba

[layupdrill]

The Blazers dont believe in Blake or Bayless can get them to the promised land. They are too scared to trade for Baron Davis, so they may have to try to get someone like Jamaal Tinsley, Raymond Felton, or if they are really desperate, Jason Kidd.

[lil_penny]

There is no ing way in they are getting kidd.. if that happens I will walk in front of a tri met bus, haha

[mystargtr34]

Yeah, you're right about Paul and Wade. As for Bosh, he's not better than Aldridge by enough for me to trade his younger legs and potential (same thing with Amare). I'd never trade Aldridge unless I was getting superstar talent in return (ie., the trade would have to be a no-brainer, like for Kobe, LeBron, Paul, Wade, D Howard). Not when he's this good at 23.

Really? You wouldnt do Aldridge for Chris Bosh. Im not having a go at you specifically, but god damn people over rate Aldridge on this board.

1) Between Bosh and Aldridge. Bosh is only 1 year older, he seems like hes been around a lot longer. They faced each other in High School.

2) Bosh is better in literally every single aspect of the game. Hes also more athletic, has a better jump shot, has better handles and also better range. He dominates Aldridge statistically, and in terms of impact on the game.

Aldridge is a good young talent, but he isnt anywhere good enough to be a second option on a championship team. Despite trying to persuade people he isnt, he is still remarkably soft, doesnt have a post game, and doesnt rebound (6.9 boards in 37 MPG).

Im not bagging on him, just saying he isnt anywhere near the caliber of Chris Bosh.

[iggypop123]

The Blazers dont believe in Blake or Bayless can get them to the promised land. They are too scared to trade for Baron Davis, so they may have to try to get someone like Jamaal Tinsley, Raymond Felton, or if they are really desperate, Jason Kidd.

those guys are elite?