The Spurs are reportedly open to trading away LaMarcus Aldridge should the right deal arrive.

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Those close to the situation suggest that Aldridge may not be happy playing second fiddle to Kawhi Leonard in San Antonio, and Jackie MacMullan of ESPN has hinted that Aldridge could be sent packing prior to the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. Aldridge does have a player option for the 2018-19 season, so the Spurs may want to ship him out now while he still has a couple years left on his deal if things start heading south. Phoenix and Boston could emerge as potential suitors for Aldridge should anything go down, but to be clear, nothing is imminent at the moment.

 

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Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge watches before a preseason game against the Detroit Pistons in Auburn Hills, Mich., on Oct. 10, 2016. This isn't the first time trade rumors have swirled around the All Star big


Asked if she would want Aldridge to come to the Boston Celtics, who are loaded with draft picks, MacMullan responded: "No. Not after what I heard the other day I don't. Of course, you would take him on if you could because he's an automatic double-double. But there's just some things about him. There is some stuff going on maybe."

This isn't the first time rumors surrounding Aldridge's future with San Antonio have surfaced. Last season, there were rumblings in NBA circles that Aldridge wanted to be traded before the All-Star break, maybe to a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Spurs didn't bite, though, won 67 games and advanced to the second round of the playoffs.

Those close to the situation suggest Aldridge may not be happy at the moment. The belief is the Spurs pitched him on becoming the center of their offense when they recruited him in 2015, and that hasn't occurred with the rise of Kawhi Leonard. However, a team source said there are currently no problems with Aldridge, adding he is apart of the Spurs' future.

If you recall, Aldridge went through a similar situation with the Trail Blazers. Though there was no serious turmoil between the two, Aldridge wasn't exactly thrilled with the accession and eventual takeover by Damian Lillard as the face of the franchise.

Some in NBA circles speculate Aldridge may not be with the Spurs by the end of his deal, which runs through the end of next season, with a player option worth roughly $22 million for the 2018-19 season.

Could the Phoenix Suns re-emerge as a potential suitor for Aldridge's services? Head coach Earl Watson played with Aldridge in Portland and the two are said to be close. Maybe Danny Ainge would unload some of those draft picks in a deal to bring Aldridge to Boston.

Whatever the case, this isn't how the Spurs wanted to start off their 2016-17 season, which begins a week from now in Oakland, with rumors surrounding last season's free agent prize.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and GM R.C. Buford are not ones to panic, though. If there is some friction behind the scenes, the recent addition of Monty Williams to the front office staff may help, as Williams and Aldridge are close dating back to their days in Portland.

Don't be surprised if the Spurs play out this season with Aldridge. Should they fail to advance to at least the Western Conference Finals, maybe look to trade him next offseason. But if any rumored friction continues to progress, something could be done sooner.

http://m.mysanantonio.com/sports/sp...umors-surfacing-Aldridge-s-future-9981115.php

 

[4 Dimensional]

Didn't think he was a good Spur anyway. Dude is a stretch 4, not a feed in the post type player.

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

Didn't think he was a good Spur anyway. Dude is a stretch 4, not a feed in the post type player.

Almost becoming that time where we have to say HE ain't shit.
Cause he hadn't been out of the 1st round before Lillard got to Portland. Lillard took them trailblazers to the 2nd round this year.
Leonard is an NBA Champion and Finals MVP (it was actually deserved) and Aldridge is the guy that's supposed to be the #1?
hmm.

 

[TimRock]

Let me guess, he wants to go to Golden State or Cleveland.

 

[Ill Paragraph]

Peace,

Does this cat really think he's a first option?

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

Let me guess, he wants to go to Golden State or Cleveland.

Nah somewhere, he can be the man and there is no pressure to perform it looks like.

 

[4 Dimensional]

Almost becoming that time where we have to say HE ain't shit.
Cause he hadn't been out of the 1st round before Lillard got to Portland. Lillard took them trailblazers to the 2nd round this year.
Leonard is an NBA Champion and Finals MVP (it was actually deserved) and Aldridge is the guy that's supposed to be the #1?
hmm.

You're right. I thought SA would be good for him. But watching him play and realizing how weak and slow footed he is kinda solidified he ain't shit.

Pop give him the opportunity to be the man. But he's not big game.

All the assets to be great, but lacks the mentality.

 

[D'Evils]

Just another BSPN rumor article.

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

You're right. I thought SA would be good for him. But watching him play and realizing how weak and slow footed he is kinda solidified he ain't shit.

Pop give him the opportunity to be the man. But he's not big game.

All the assets to be great, but lacks the mentality.

We shall see. I'm willing to give him a mulligan. But I'm not spurs management either lol

 

[BDR]

Lmaooo he wanna replace Bosh?

 

[4 Dimensional]

We shall see. I'm willing to give him a mulligan. But I'm not spurs management either lol

Well they are doing right by considering it. I think they could get them point guard out of it. Which they need desperately.

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

Well they are doing right by considering it. I think they could get them point guard out of it. Which they need desperately.

def but who they gonna get though? all the really good point guards are locked up.

 

[Mack1052]

Didn't think he was a good Spur anyway. Dude is a stretch 4, not a feed in the post type player.

He does well in the high post

 

[ankhheru]

It ain't like the spurs like a certain type of player. Loyal to a fault (lose out on money so the team can trade you later when you no longer serve a purpose) and the consignment team player. If you don't fit that criteria you ain't playing under that system.

 

[4 Dimensional]

def but who they gonna get though? all the really good point guards are locked up.

Ain't none to get really.

 

[4 Dimensional]

He does well in the high post

Yeah, but SA needed him to play bigger than he was. Maybe if Pop goes to a more open offensive style LA would do better.

 

[Mack1052]

Yeah, but SA needed him to play bigger than he was. Maybe if Pop goes to a more open offensive style LA would do better.

They have. The shoot the best three point percentage behind the Warriors. Pop has opened it up in the recent years

 

[4 Dimensional]

They have. The shoot the best three point percentage behind the Warriors. Pop has opened it up in the recent years

His offense retracted back to low possession ball when they signed LA. I felt like they should have stuck with the high possession style they used to beat the Heat. Danny Green didn't do well in that low possession system.

 

[Mt. Yukon]

Almost becoming that time where we have to say HE ain't shit.
Cause he hadn't been out of the 1st round before Lillard got to Portland. Lillard took them trailblazers to the 2nd round this year.
Leonard is an NBA Champion and Finals MVP (it was actually deserved) and Aldridge is the guy that's supposed to be the #1?
hmm.

Almost. I like L.A. But he puts up those Abdur-Rahim stats in that they're impressive. But don't seem to have much impact. I think it's because he shoots so many long Js that aren't 3s. If that's the play design I guess that's not on him. But it seems that's all he does, but he has decent post moves and footwork. Just likes shooting Js I guess.

 

[4 Dimensional]

Almost. I like L.A. But he puts up those Abdur-Rahim stats in that they're impressive. But don't seem to have much impact. I think it's because he shoots so many long Js that aren't 3s. If that's the play design I guess that's not on him. But it seems that's all he does, but he has decent post moves and footwork. Just likes shooting Js I guess.

Lower body strength is weak. He plays weak. He has his moments, but dude looks clumsy at times.

 

[Mt. Yukon]

Lower body strength is weak. He plays weak. He has his moments, but dude looks clumsy at times.

Maybe that's what it is. I remember his last year in Portland I was watching them on one of the late games on TNT. Dude hit like 13 straight Js. But they were all catch and shoot. Dude wasn't even trying to get a better shot for himself, or his teamates. Also being out that far means his length gets you nothing on the boards. Ive just never really known what to make of him. Hes talented, just doesn't seem to do anything impactful with it. What do you do??? He's good enough to be a number 1, but not as his game is currently constructed.

 

[knightmelodic]

Stay or go you gotta watch that SA front office. They will rob you blind.

 

[RoadRage]

Even if they wanted to make the trade why broadcast it like this, because now if they don't make the trade the announcement may bring dissension the locker room..

 

[4 Dimensional]

Maybe that's what it is. I remember his last year in Portland I was watching them on one of the late games on TNT. Dude hit like 13 straight Js. But they were all catch and shoot. Dude wasn't even trying to get a better shot for himself, or his teamates. Also being out that far means his length gets you nothing on the boards. Ive just never really known what to make of him. Hes talented, just doesn't seem to do anything impactful with it. What do you do??? He's good enough to be a number 1, but not as his game is currently constructed.

That's all he really do. We seen flashes, but his habits is to spot up and shoot. He can get boards just because, but like you said, it's not impactful. He just not the presence he should be at 7ft. Needs to get some attitude or something.

 

[Complex]

A soft weak rebounding power forward who's 30

I can't see a long line for him

 

[ak_rep]

So Pop is retiring? He said when Tim retires, he's retiring. Then it was, I have to coach Aldridge out. Ol' double-talking Popovich.

 

[ShadyPat]

hes hard to stop when his shot is falling though..

 

[4 Dimensional]

hes hard to stop when his shot is falling though..

True. Which is why I think an open offense will serve him best. You got to let this lay shoot jumpers within a flow. Pick-n-pops are only good if your point guard is a threat and TP better days are long gone.

 

[peterlongshort]

Just another BSPN rumor article.

Bruh, this shit is ridiculous. I immediately checked the source and saw bullshit. Anonymous sources, again....

 

[RoadRage]

His problem is that he needs to have a lot of touches to be effective however the Spurs system isn't one that caters or feeds on player, its more about ball movement and look for the open guy..
Whats bad about L.A. is that if he isn't scoring he isn't doing much, so they are stuck at changing their style of play in order to get the most out of Aldridge but not be that good or keep on playing the way they been playing and not getting the most out of him..
What L.A. needs to do is be willing to sacrifice numbers to become the player the team needs him to be..

 

[The Untouchable GDFOLKS]

A soft weak rebounding power forward who's 30

I can't see a long line for him

Damn Peedi snapped bra!

 

[Alessandro de' Medici]

Trade alway L.A. what is going on with the Spurs ? Whats next Coach Pop up and retires? First Tim is gone now this.

 

[playahaitian]

Lower body strength is weak. He plays weak. He has his moments, but dude looks clumsy at times.

But just last year at trade tine he was labeled the best a beast consistent trust worthy fit in anywhere foundation piece player?

 

[4 Dimensional]

But just last year at trade tine he was labeled the best a beast consistent trust worthy fit in anywhere foundation piece player?

Not the way the Spurs was trying to use him. He would have been ok if was 23 play with the Spus, but at 30 he is best suited with a team that can adapt to his scoring ability.