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.
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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.
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Kevin O'Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Here is the best case Pro that I’ve seen:
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@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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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...
Not a fan of LMA. Seems soft, mentally and physically. Do not see this happening at all.
I appreciate the Trigger Warning.