Report: Spurs might get a free agent meeting with LaMarcus Aldridge

[Ditty]

Unless the Spurs have the insight that the have a shot at Anthony Davis, then I say it give Aldridge and Leonard the max. I've heard he is unhappy in Portland, and wants to come back to Texas and be near his family, and doesn't care about money anymore as he has enough of it.

[Ditty]

http://mavericks.scout.com/forums/2144-mavericks-discussion/13811871-fish-mavs-could-add-aldridge-and-keep-1-of-tyson-monta-rondo?s=268&page=1

"But one Blazers player cautioned that Aldridge already has enough money. Happiness is what he is truly seeking, and that could be found in being closer to family in Texas.
Worth noting that while Aldridge is from Dallas, and I believe that's where most of his family resides, he does have a son (his only child) in SAN ANTONIO - but his son lives with his mother, whom Aldridge is no longer with"

[dabom]

http://mavericks.scout.com/forums/2144-mavericks-discussion/13811871-fish-mavs-could-add-aldridge-and-keep-1-of-tyson-monta-rondo?s=268&page=1

"But one Blazers player cautioned that Aldridge already has enough money. Happiness is what he is truly seeking, and that could be found in being closer to family in Texas.
Worth noting that while Aldridge is from Dallas, and I believe that's where most of his family resides, he does have a son (his only child) in SAN ANTONIO - but his son lives with his mother, whom Aldridge is no longer with"

Not coming to SA then. Unless they get somehow back together which is not happening. lol

[RD2191]

Not coming to SA then. Unless they get somehow back together which is not happening. lol

No one wants baby mama drama. that. LA is going to Dallas.

[Sean Cagney]

Ultimately, Gasol and LA will talk about how they respect San Antonio but if they wind up leaving their respective teams, they'll go to the flashy, big market team like they all do. And LeBron will probably try to lure both of them, too.

Damn man you hit it dead on the head there, 100% accurate.

No one wants baby mama drama. that. LA is going to Dallas.

Yeah, Dallas is usually the FA picks choice when going to Texas (Houston next). I can see Cuban throwing alot at him and if he leaves Portland winding up in Dallas.

[Ditty]

Not coming to SA then. Unless they get somehow back together which is not happening. lol

I'm pretty sure he is able to see his son...

[Mikeanaro]

Well is not like Pau was a ballsy player in Memphis and got dominant during his Laker years, he was soft as a fetus and it worked.

[Budkin]

I heard Pau Gasol has shown interest in the Spurs tbh...

[Budkin]

Ultimately, Gasol and LA will talk about how they respect San Antonio but if they wind up leaving their respective teams, they'll go to the flashy, big market team like they all do. And LeBron will probably try to lure both of them, too.

This. The only way San Antonio is getting an all star is by drafting one.

[Mikeanaro]

I heard Pau Gasol has shown interest in the Spurs tbh...

Please God no, but If we get LMA is not like getting ie Jeffers, there are layers of softness.

[Ditty]

Never understood why Spurs fan always think that free agents always pass us up for flashy markets when we've never heard more than MLE in years past, especially one who is already from Texas

Gasol passed us up for more money and playing time obviously to play for the bulls tbh...

[CGD]

The pecking order is:
Tim for 2 more years > Gasol > Aldridge > Lopez

If Tim stays for 2 more years that'll play into the succession narrative when Davis becomes a UFA. You have to throw your hat in the ring on a guy like that no matter the long shot. Two factors that may make Davis' situation interesting:

1) With the cap set to explode right as Davis becomes a UFA, I doubt he agrees to do his extension this summer.

2) don't underestimate the Monty suck factor, whose likely "safe" after making these playoffs. It's a question of when (not if) they replace him, so any uncertainty in the Pelis coaching situation is something to watch heading into Davis RFA year.

[Beaverfuzz]

I'd prefer Gasol but if Aldridge wanted to come here you'd have to be a lunatic to say no.

If you want someone to actually play PF, you would say no. Otherwise he's a small forward period.

[cd021]

LMA is a better fit next to Splitter...he's an excellent mid-range shooter and has even shown signs of developing a 3-point shot this year. He's also a few years younger than Gasol IIRC.

I really don't see any way Gasol leaves Memphis. LMA is a somewhat realistic (albeit still a long shot) option, since apparently he wants to get back to Texas so he can be closer to family.

Both are 30. L.A has more mileage on his body. He's been in the league 9 seasons Gasol hasn't played that much for someone his age.

[Malik Hairston]

Ew @ Monroe or Lopez, tbh..horrible..

[100%duncan]

Smh "SA can't get big free agents". Of ing course, they didn't have cap space you dumbasses.

[benefactor]

Ew @ Monroe or Lopez, tbh..horrible..

Keeping Bonner would almost be better.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

New max is no big deal particularly with the shortened contracts. It's a price ceiling and something to take advantage of. He very well could desire a one year deal. Of the veteran free agents, he is what he is in this market and easily a top 30 player.

He can play with Duncan, Splitter and Baynes. Boris can back him up. With Kawhi we would have one of the best starting frontcourts on paper. If they were actually good they would be legendary.

Need some guards that can play worth a though.

[Ditty]

Smh "SA can't get big free agents". Of ing course, they didn't have cap space you dumbasses.

[mkurts]

We shall see, LMA may be soft but he is a good passer and mid range threat big man which would stop teams closely packing the paint. His scoring presence inside would open up the outside 3pt shooters like in Portland.

I doubt that he would come, but if he does and we can re-sign Green, Leonard and Mills ..... even if Duncan retires this team would be a contender for another few years.

[SpursFan86]

Both are 30. L.A has more mileage on his body. He's been in the league 9 seasons Gasol hasn't played that much for someone his age.

Just looked it up...Aldridge is only about half a year younger than Gasol, so I was wrong about that.

As for the mileage, LMA might have more NBA mileage, but you have to remember Gasol has played a good amount of international ball (both in European leagues and for the Spanish national team). I'm not so sure there's much of a difference in their mileage.

And regardless, like I said, I feel LMA is a better fit next to Splitter and would make more sense given our current roster.

[Sean Cagney]

Keeping Bonner would almost be better.

, not really but damn.

Smh "SA can't get big free agents". Of ing course, they didn't have cap space you dumbasses.

When was the last time they had alot of space 2003? They went after Kidd and Webber then. If you are talking Max FA's then yes you are right, the mid tier FA's when they had some space still passed up on the Spurs to go to the sexier pick in a bigger city. That is just the way it seems to be or has been. They draft players and get some key pieces here and there, thats the way they have moved.

[spurraider21]

i'd take brook lopez over monroe

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

If Duncan retires, there's no better fit next to Tiago and Kawhi than LMA and at 2015 max it'd be a great deal. Still highly unlikely. I think both Duncan and Manu return for 1+1 years whatever happens this season.

[100%duncan]

, not really but damn.

When was the last time they had alot of space 2003? They went after Kidd and Webber then. If you are talking Max FA's then yes you are right, the mid tier FA's when they had some space still passed up on the Spurs to go to the sexier pick in a bigger city. That is just the way it seems to be or has been. They draft players and get some key pieces here and there, thats the way they have moved.

Still doesn't change the fact that they were limited due to space. Those "mid tier" players were delusional and wanted more of course, who doesnt want them bling bling.