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One of the biggest developments that came out of last week’s trade deadline was the Brooklyn Nets signing former All-Star big man LaMarcus Aldridge to a one-year deal. This move further bolstered the Nets’ championship hopes this season, as they added another key piece in what has become a true powerhouse side. When asked why […]

They say an elevator pitch is one of the most effective ways to sell an idea or product, due to its conciseness and simplicity. This is exactly what Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant gave LaMarcus Aldridge, according to Alex Schiffer. LaMarcus Aldridge said he quickly heard from Kevin Durant when he became a free agent […]

The Brooklyn Nets just bolstered their title aspirations this season after swooping in on former San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge. Nets star Kyrie Irving has spoken out about his team’s latest addition, and it’s safe to say that Kyrie is pretty happy about their latest mid-season recruit. Irving had nothing but praise towards […]

The Brooklyn Nets have formed a roster that is loaded with talent, with their latest signing of LaMarcus Aldridge sending fans in an uproar. While speaking about the outlook of the current roster, Steve Nash shared his reaction to his team being dubbed as the NBA’s new “villains.” A good laugh to end pregame media […]

The rich just get richer. This is exactly the case for the Brooklyn Nets, who themselves recently acquired the services of former All-Star big man LaMarcus Aldridge after he agreed to a buyout with the San Antonio Spurs. Aldridge has been out of action for an extended period, and according to Nets head coach Steve […]

It turns out that superstars have very sensitive ears. Since acquiring former All-Stars Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge off of waivers, the Brooklyn Nets have come under fire for being a little too overwhelming talent-wise. Well, it just so happens that Blake Griffin himself heard the noise, and he is none too happy with it. ESPN‘s Malika […]

The dust has settled from the most recent battles in the buyout market, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets emerged victorious in their respective pursuits. Both teams beefed up their frontcourts, with the Nets adding seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge and the Lakers acquiring four-time rebounding champion Andre Drummond. With the two teams making […]

The Brooklyn Nets seem to be signing everyone lately, as Blake Griffin recently joined the team not too long ago. Now, after the San Antonio Spurs bought out LaMarcus Aldridge’s contract, the star power forward has also signed with the Nets. The Nets have struck NBA gold after Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both decided […]

The news of LaMarcus Aldridge joining the Brooklyn Nets didn’t sit too well with Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The eldest son of The King appeared to have posted a story of a tweet that reacted to Aldridge going to Brooklyn, saying: “All this to stop a 36-year old man […]

Portland Trail Blazers centers Jusuf Nurkic and Enes Kanter were hoping that LaMarcus Aldridge would return to Rip City and join them in the frontcourt. While nothing was set in stone just yet, they were also left astonished by the 35-year-old’s decision to sign with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday after being bought out by […]

The Brooklyn Nets significantly improved their title bid following news of former San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge now heading to Brooklyn. Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers was asked to comment about this potentially landscape-altering development, but as it turns out, the Sixers coach did not have too much to say about the […]

The Brooklyn Nets signed seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge to a one-year veteran’s minimum contract on Saturday. This was a surprise to many not only because Aldridge signed with the loaded Nets but also since the former San Antonio Spurs’ forward was rumored to join the Miami Heat. Apparently, there’s a reason why Aldridge eventually did […]

This might have been said a lot throughout the season but once again the Brooklyn Nets have gotten better, at least on paper. The Nets signed seven time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge on Saturday as their buyout market acquisition. Of course, like any other NBA news, this drove social media wild—especially given that the Nets now […]

The Brooklyn Nets added another high-profile name to their high-profile lineup on Saturday. Free agent LaMarcus Aldridge will join Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden on a one-year deal. Free agent LaMarcus Aldridge plans to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 27, 2021 Agent Jeff Schwartz of […]

LaMarcus Aldridge and the San Antonio Spurs agreed on a buyout that now has the 35-year-old available as a free agent. Several teams are trying to scoop up the services of the seven-time All-Star, and according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Aldridge will reportedly talk to the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami […]

As expected, Woj bombs detonated left and right before the NBA trade deadline, as a slew of trades rocked the league on Thursday. While it may be hard to keep up with all the expected and unexpected NBA player movement, there’s also a surprising list of what appeared to be sure-fire deals that somehow did […]

After several weeks of being in limbo, the San Antonio Spurs were finally able to move on from LaMarcus Aldridge, with reports confirming that the team had agreed to buy out his current contract. The seven-time All-Star himself has made the deal official as he bid farewell to the Spurs faithful via social media. Aldridge […]

The San Antonio Spurs were unable to find a trade partner for veteran big man LaMarcus Aldridge prior to Thursday afternoon’s deadline. Alas, the two sides will settle for a buyout. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports the Spurs are “proceeding” with a buyout of Aldridge, who will become an unrestricted free agent and free […]

There’s finally some confirmed clarity on the injured ankle that is expected to sideline Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James, for an extended period of time. Shams Charania of Stadium is reporting the timeline is 4-6 weeks from last weekend when the injury occurred. "LeBron James from the time he got hurt last weekend has […]

The Miami Heat are looking to be buyers at the trade deadline on Thursday and perhaps even beyond, and there are a few names being thrown around as candidates for them to land. According to The Action Network’s Matt Moore, the Heat are putting themselves in position to make at least two notable additions: More […]

The reigning Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat are one of the teams that are rumored to be active in the trade and buyout market. It was reported on Sunday that the Heat are pursuing a deal to acquire Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry harder than anyone in the market. The Heat are also one of, […]

Despite efforts made by both the Toronto Raptors and Kyle Lowry himself to quell trade rumors, talk of a potential move away from Toronto for the veteran point guard continues to rumble. The Miami Heat have now emerged as a frontrunner to acquire Lowry, given how the former All-Star reportedly prefers a move to South […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have one of the most exciting young cores in the league. Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Brandon Clarke, Desmond Bane, and Xavier Tillman are all excellent pieces to build towards the future and that’s without even mentioning Jaren Jackson Jr, who hasn’t played yet this season. The Grizzlies sit at 18-19 but have […]

The trade deadline is one week away, and the Los Angeles Lakers could use some upgrades, though they don’t necessarily need any. “We love what we got going on over here,” LeBron James rightfully said. The Lakers are currently short-handed (yet fresh), but Anthony Davis (calf strain) is on track to return within a few […]

The San Antonio Spurs are still on the lookout for a potential trade suitor for veteran big man LaMarcus Aldridge. However, his $24 million salary this season is a roadblock for teams, so Aldridge could find himself getting bought out. If the Spurs opt to proceed with a buyout, several playoff-bound teams have already expressed their […]

Blazers fans know that by now, it has been extensively reported that veteran power forward LaMarcus Aldridge will be parting ways with Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs. Aldridge averaged 19.5 PPG and 8.o RBG during his time in Texas and finished his career with the Spurs with a shockingly strong 241-135 record. Spurs […]

The Miami Heat are already gaining significant momentum as of late, having won nine of their last 10 games. However, they are still setting their sights on adding another veteran reinforcement in big man LaMarcus Aldridge to sustain their success in a bid to make a strong postseason run. Via Hoops Hype: “Miami has also […]

Way back in 2015, LaMarcus Aldridge was one of the most sought-after free agents in the league. One of the possible destinations for the longtime Portland Trail Blazer was the Los Angeles Lakers.  It reached the point, where Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine joined in recruitment efforts for the Purple and Gold. LA Lakers, LA (LaMarcus Aldridge) […]

The San Antonio Spurs and LaMarcus Aldridge have agreed to part ways, with the Spurs pursuing trade avenues in the next couple weeks. Aldridge’s role has been diminished as Gregg Popovich and the Spurs look to give more minutes to their younger players and build for the future. The seven-time All-Star is averaging 13.7 points […]

LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers are currently behind the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns at the top of the Western Conference. The Lakers have been without Anthony Davis for a few weeks now, and they’ve been struggling a bit with him sidelined. With Davis out and his return date unclear, Los Angeles is looking to […]

LaMarcus Aldridge’s time with the San Antonio Spurs may not have been as successful as he would’ve wanted, but there’s no doubt he made a huge impact on the city, the team and his teammates. Following the news of his impending exit from the Spurs, his teammates Rudy Gay and Patty Mills made sure to […]

On Wednesday, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich confirmed that the franchise will part ways with LaMarcus Aldridge. Gregg Popvich says the San Antonio Spurs are working on a trade scenarios for LaMarcus Aldridge. He's healthy, but not currently with the team as both sides pursue 'opportunities to move him elsewhere.' (via @RealTomPetrini) pic.twitter.com/cQGcOEjS78 […]

LaMarcus Aldridge’s time in Alamo City comes to an end. Earlier on Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs and the sweet-shooting big man reached a mutual agreement to part ways, with Gregg Popovich announcing their intention to trade him. This seemingly signals the end of a pretty weird era in Spurs history, where they were seemingly […]

With the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline looming, and with the recent news from the San Antonio Spurs about their agreement to part ways with LaMarcus Aldridge after nearly six seasons, it’s safe to say that the 15-year veteran’s career is nearing its quiet end. While he was never the most spectacular player on the court, […]

LaMarcus Aldridge’s time with the San Antonio Spurs is over. Gregg Popovich himself confirmed the development on Wednesday, noting that Aldridge will no longer be returning to the team. According to Coach Pop, Aldridge and the Spurs have “mutually agreed for him to work on some opportunities elsewhere,” suggesting that they are now working on […]

LaMarcus Aldridge has been relegated to a bench role for the San Antonio Spurs, which is going to take some time getting used to, both for him and the fans. After being moved to the bench earlier this week, Aldridge spoke about being demoted to a bench role for the Spurs. “It’s very different,” Aldridge […]

The San Antonio Spurs currently sit at sixth in the loaded Western Conference with a 16-12 record. Despite their standing, there are rumblings that the team is reportedly dangling star players DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge in trade talks ahead of the March 25th trade deadline. During an episode of ESPN’s The Jump, as the […]

LaMarcus Aldridge returned to the San Antonio Spurs’ lineup on Wednesday, but not as part of the starting five but off the bench. This caught fans by surprise since Aldridge had always been part of Gregg Popovich’s starting unit since coming to San Antonio. After the game, the legendary head coach remained mum on the […]

There is no doubt that former Portland Trail Blazers first overall pick Greg Oden will forever be one of the biggest what-if’s of this sport. The 7-foot big man is one of the many potential stars whose career ended way too early due to injury, but what makes Oden stand out is the fact that […]