-The Aldridge For Nurk, straight up, wouldn't work. Nurk will make $14.1 million. Aldridge will make $27.7 million. Hood would need to be added to meet trade requirements.
-The Ariza+Collins deal also wouldn't work, financially but just barely.
-The Ariza+Hood and a 1st would just barely work financially.
I would think Portland would to keep the outgoing salaries in the general range as Aldridge's massive salary to avoid any chance of paying the luxury tax. That's especially true with the report that the entire 20-21 season might be played without fans in the stadium ( that 40% of overall league revenue gone).
Thats why Nurk and Ariza trade seems to be the best Nurkic trade, in theory. They get to keep their picks, Collins, add Aldridge and still stay under the luxury tax.
If not Nurk then Collins would have to be included, otherwise they'll likely pay the tax. Ultimately, if Collins is the big holdup in in a potential Aldridge for Ariza, Collins, Hood and a '21 first then I could see Dame being the tiebreaker. That's a big enough of a deal where they'll likely at least consult with him, he'd likely approve.
Even if they love Collins, its a big risk to turn down such a trade and risk alienating Lillard and CJ. Their in their late 20's and playing for a small market team, that is generally the time and situations were stars begin to demand trades.