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

[Fpoonsie]

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Today, he woke up with a clearer head. Let's hope it's the theme of the day.

[NASpurs]

Aldridge not going back to Portland per Blazers assistant coach.



http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/in...says_lama.html

For the people that missed this news about the Blazers assistant coach saying that LaMarcus wasn't returning to Portland:

"Well, people don't realize we just went young," Hughes tells WTHI of Terre Haute, Indiana. "We didn't publicize it, but we lost LaMarcus Aldridge. It hasn't been declared yet, but I'm sure he won't come back. We will go young."

[DesignatedT]

Damn they met at 6AM? Early start.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

In this case, the early bird did NOT get the worm.

[bigfan]

[Fpoonsie]

Damn they met at 6AM? Early start.

Right? I'd tell damn near anybody "no" that had me meet they asses at fukkin dawn.

Fukkin Canadians, breh.

[BatManu20]

At this point, if LMA doesn't sign with Spurs..

[Ron Swanson]

DING

[TheGoldStandard]

Aldridge is waiting for Matt Bonner to show up for a 2nd meeting with the Spurs. Of course Matt is in New Hampshire and doesn't have his phone on.

[DPG21920]

Aldridge not going back to Portland per Blazers assistant coach.



http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/in...says_lama.html

I mean, I know it says Hughes is a big man coach, but how credible is this person? Any major story you would think would spread like wildfire, but this hasn't even gained steam at all. If POR is gone, LMA is a Spur.

One thing I was thinking about: Before this all started, many people felt that SA (if using cap space) would have very limited ability to keep Mills &/or Danny Green.

But with a committment from Green already (known variable) plus the ability to retain Mills (looks good, not for sure) that already gives the Spurs more depth than anyone could have imagined if they get LMA. Then you factor in the Room Exception and the very large 8.5M Trade Exception from the Tiago trade and they have so many more assets and tools to build out a roster.

[Mel_13]

I mean, I know it says Hughes is a big man coach, but how credible is this person? Any major story you would think would spread like wildfire, but this hasn't even gained steam at all. If POR is gone, LMA is a Spur.

One thing I was thinking about: Before this all started, many people felt that SA (if using cap space) would have very limited ability to keep Mills &/or Danny Green.

But with a committment from Green already (known variable) plus the ability to retain Mills (looks good, not for sure) that already gives the Spurs more depth than anyone could have imagined if they get LMA. Then you factor in the Room Exception and the very large 8.5M Trade Exception from the Tiago trade and they have so many more assets and tools to build out a roster.

They'll have to renounce that TE in order to create the cap space to sign Aldridge.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

I mean, I know it says Hughes is a big man coach, but how credible is this person? Any major story you would think would spread like wildfire, but this hasn't even gained steam at all. If POR is gone, LMA is a Spur.

One thing I was thinking about: Before this all started, many people felt that SA (if using cap space) would have very limited ability to keep Mills &/or Danny Green.

But with a committment from Green already (known variable) plus the ability to retain Mills (looks good, not for sure) that already gives the Spurs more depth than anyone could have imagined if they get LMA. Then you factor in the Room Exception and the very large 8.5M Trade Exception from the Tiago trade and they have so many more assets and tools to build out a roster.

Dude, relax, I'm already as hard as a diamond..

[101A]

That's great news. Down to us and PHX now I guess....

However; I'm not buying the LMA to PHX stuff. The only reason I even give it even a chance is because WOJ said it.

One of the reasons Woj gets scoops and all of his insider info is because he does favors for teams when it doesn't hurt his credibility; runs positive stories, etc - that he later can cash in for access. Phoenix does not make sense from either a basketball, or monetary situation; it only serves to build up that franchise/or an agent related to recent deals with them. Could Woj's "Neck and Neck" tweet be a favor he extended for future access/scoops? After all, it is not a "this is happening" tweet - it is a "this could go either way" tweet.

[NASpurs]

I mean, I know it says Hughes is a big man coach, but how credible is this person? Any major story you would think would spread like wildfire, but this hasn't even gained steam at all. If POR is gone, LMA is a Spur.

One thing I was thinking about: Before this all started, many people felt that SA (if using cap space) would have very limited ability to keep Mills &/or Danny Green.

But with a committment from Green already (known variable) plus the ability to retain Mills (looks good, not for sure) that already gives the Spurs more depth than anyone could have imagined if they get LMA. Then you factor in the Room Exception and the very large 8.5M Trade Exception from the Tiago trade and they have so many more assets and tools to build out a roster.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

One of the reasons Woj gets scoops and all of his insider info is because he does favors for teams when it doesn't hurt his credibility; runs positive stories, etc - that he later can cash in for access. Phoenix does not make sense from either a basketball, or monetary situation; it only serves to build up that franchise/or an agent related to recent deals with them. Could Woj's "Neck and Neck" tweet be a favor he extended for future access/scoops? After all, it is not a "this is happening" tweet - it is a "this could go either way" tweet.

I really think people are overlooking the fact that Brevin Knight and Aldridge share the same agent.

I don't think there's a shot in that LA goes to Phoenix. I think this is a case of an agent having a star in Aldridge give some credibility to Phoenix in the free agent market by showing interest there to help his guy Knight out.

Aldridge says it's between Phoenix and SA, comes to SA, while Phoenix gets the PR boost to get another piece for Knight and his team.

Spurs fans shouldn't be sweating this news.

[Old School 44]

Just wondering if anyone knows when is the earliest we might here Aldridge's decision? Has he already met with all the teams he was interested in?

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

One of the reasons Woj gets scoops and all of his insider info is because he does favors for teams when it doesn't hurt his credibility; runs positive stories, etc - that he later can cash in for access. Phoenix does not make sense from either a basketball, or monetary situation; it only serves to build up that franchise/or an agent related to recent deals with them. Could Woj's "Neck and Neck" tweet be a favor he extended for future access/scoops? After all, it is not a "this is happening" tweet - it is a "this could go either way" tweet.

I doubt it's that empty. Phoenix hasn't been great, but their pitch was based around how Aldridge would immediately be the face of the franchise. No other team can offer him that, besides Knicks, but let's be serious. Anyhow, the allure of that idea will fade, and he'll go where he can truly contend (ie: Spurs, Rockets).

[hater]

Maybe phoenix does have a great plan for the future.

That is a possibility.

[BatManu20]

Quick Update: Chris Broussard on SC just now said he's hearing this morning Spurs are still the favorites. Said Suns impressed LMA in yesterday's meeting, but that he doesn't think it's as close as some other do, and that SA is clear favorite. No new information here, but it just seems like everything is pointing our direction. Hope his "sources" are right.

[BillMc]

I mean, I know it says Hughes is a big man coach, but how credible is this person? Any major story you would think would spread like wildfire, but this hasn't even gained steam at all. If POR is gone, LMA is a Spur.

One thing I was thinking about: Before this all started, many people felt that SA (if using cap space) would have very limited ability to keep Mills &/or Danny Green.

But with a committment from Green already (known variable) plus the ability to retain Mills (looks good, not for sure) that already gives the Spurs more depth than anyone could have imagined if they get LMA. Then you factor in the Room Exception and the very large 8.5M Trade Exception from the Tiago trade and they have so many more assets and tools to build out a roster.

As Mills was a member of the LMA presentation group, I am certain they plan (and know) how to keep him. They wouldn't bring someone in to woo a free agent if that person is going to be gone. RC and Pop have this figured out.

[BillMc]

Just wondering if anyone knows when is the earliest we might here Aldridge's decision? Has he already met with all the teams he was interested in?

Isn't he meeting with the Knicks right now?

[DPG21920]

They'll have to renounce that TE in order to create the cap space to sign Aldridge.

Damn it Totally spaced that one

[hater]

After the holidays. Lamar is meeting with Obama, Congress, the Pope and Donald Trump to cross all his Ts and Is.

[Mel_13]

As Mills was a member of the LMA presentation group, I am certain they plan (and know) how to keep him. They wouldn't bring someone in to woo a free agent if that person is going to be gone. RC and Pop have this figured out.

The plan is the willingness of Tim Duncan to take whatever is leftover after signing LMA while keeping Mills. Really remarkable.