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Trade Grab Bag 7. LaMarcus Aldridge rumors will not die

Trigger Warning: LaMarcus Aldridge

Eric Apricot
Nov 12, 2020
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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.

Twitter avatar for @AmicoHoopsSam Amico @AmicoHoops
Warriors reportedly interested in trading for Spurs’ LaMarcus Aldridge.
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November 9th 2020

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Now Kevin O’Connor joins in.

Twitter avatar for @PaulGarciaNBAPaul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
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

Sources: The Celtics have emerged as a potential destination for Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday. Boston could package its three firsts (14, 26, and 30) to move into the lottery and flip the pick to New Orleans. More details and rumors in my latest mock draft: https://t.co/MWGF6RSakS

November 12th 2020

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Here is the best case Pro that I’ve seen:

Twitter avatar for @YoSoyMattyGMatt Goehring @YoSoyMattyG
@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

November 12th 2020

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And this context:

Twitter avatar for @SteinmetzNBAMatt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
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.

November 12th 2020

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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

Twitter avatar for @GrantLiffmannGrant Liffmann @GrantLiffmann
Despite absurd rumors, here are players that will *not* be on the Warriors next season: -James Harden -Russell Westbrook -LaMarcus Aldridge -Blake Griffin

November 12th 2020

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Dub Nation already hated this trade from Trade Grab Bag 6.

Twitter avatar for @EricApricotEric Apricot @EricApricot
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

November 8th 2020

Not too many other ways to get Aldridge, though.

Here are two other ways.

Twitter avatar for @EricApricotEric Apricot @EricApricot
Trade Grab Bag 7.1. GSW gets LaMarcus Aldridge #11 SAS gets Andrew Wiggins #2 Who says no?

November 12th 2020

And a hotfix since you probably hated that

Twitter avatar for @EricApricotEric Apricot @EricApricot
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)

November 12th 2020

And finally, all-in on the veterans:

Twitter avatar for @EricApricotEric Apricot @EricApricot
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...

November 12th 2020


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Five Alarm Freddy
Nov 14, 2020Liked by Duby Dub Dubs

Not a fan of LMA. Seems soft, mentally and physically. Do not see this happening at all.

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Ando
Nov 13, 2020Liked by Duby Dub Dubs

I appreciate the Trigger Warning.

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