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I don’t want to speak this into existence, but this LaMarcus Aldridge rumor will not die. It was already floated by Zach Lowe as a rumor in NBA personnel circles.
Now Kevin O’Connor joins in.

In here, Kevin O’Connor confirms what Zach Lowe said on a podcast, that the Warriors do have interest in acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge from the Spurs for the number 2 pick.

Kevin O'Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Here is the best case Pro that I’ve seen:

@ilikejessej @PaulGarciaNBA Curry, Klay, and Dray all 30+, in a window they want to compete in, Lamarcus steps in and provides All-star level play at their biggest position of need and adds a whole new level of depth to their team more than an unpolished rookie. Curry-Klay-Gay-Dray-LMA >> LAC or LAL
And this context:

If Warriors were to trade Wiggins and No.2 for Aldridge and No.11, Golden state would shed more than $100 million in financial commitment.
Here is the general feeling Con:
Aldridge is 35 years old
He’s not great on defense
He’s not that efficient on offense either

Despite absurd rumors, here are players that will *not* be on the Warriors next season:
-James Harden
-Russell Westbrook
-LaMarcus Aldridge
-Blake Griffin
Dub Nation already hated this trade from Trade Grab Bag 6.

Trade Grab Bag 6.3.1
Hotfix for 6.3 since people hate Zach Lowe's rumor
GSW gets
LaMarcus Aldridge
2021 SAS 1st, Top 5 protected
#11
SAS gets
Draymond Green
#2
Not too many other ways to get Aldridge, though.
Here are two other ways.
And a hotfix since you probably hated that

Trade Grab Bag 7.1.1
I can already tell Dub Nation hated 7.1, so what about this hotfix?
GSW gets
LaMarcus Aldridge
#11
SAS gets
Andrew Wiggins
#2
2021 SAS 1st Top 10 protected
Who says no?
(Original rumor pushed by Zach Lowe and Kevin O’Connor)
And finally, all-in on the veterans:

Trade Grab Bag 7.2.1
GSW gets
LaMarcus Aldridge
Rudy Gay
#11
2021 SAS Top 5 protected <—
SAS gets
Andrew Wiggins
#2
(This is 7.2 with my typo corrected.)
That would result in starters Steph-Klay-Rudy-Dray-LMA.
I don’t endorse these trades, I just tee them up for you...
Trade Grab Bag 7. LaMarcus Aldridge rumors will not die
Not a fan of LMA. Seems soft, mentally and physically. Do not see this happening at all.
I appreciate the Trigger Warning.