5:33pm: The amount of Aldridge’s buyout was actually $5.8MM, per Wojnarowski (via Twitter). While that’s not quite as high as Charania’s report suggested, it’s still a significant amount, considering he only had about $8.5MM left on his deal, tweets ESPN’s Bobby Marks.
4:31pm: Aldridge gave back $7.25MM in his buyout agreement with the Spurs, tweets Charania. That’s a sizeable portion of the money that was left on his $24MM expiring salary and more than players typically give up as part of a buyout.
Charania notes that the Trail Blazers will be in the mix to sign Aldridge, though he reiterates that Miami is the frontrunner.
4:08pm: The Spurs have completed their buyout with Aldridge and have placed him on waivers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). He’ll be able to sign with a new team as of Saturday evening.
2:47pm: LaMarcus Aldridge is negotiating a buyout with the Spurs, tweets Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
San Antonio decided two weeks ago to part with the veteran big man, who is in his sixth season with the team. Aldridge lost his starting job earlier this year and saw his minutes reduced to 25.9 per game. He hasn’t played since March 1.
Aldridge will likely have to give up some of his $24MM salary to secure his freedom from the Spurs. The Heat are considered the favorites to sign Aldridge once he clears waivers, but he plans to talk with several teams before making a decision, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link).
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LA please go to the Blazers man
After they moved Olynyk, and opened up a couple of roster spots, I would have to assume the Heat are getting a new backup 5 for Bam
At his age is Aldridge really that much of an upgrade over Olynyk?
Yes. A huge upgrade. He’s coming to Miami.
Casual lmao
In some ways, it could be argued no, but in other areas, ya. It’s kind of dependent on the rest of the rotation, and how he is used off the bench
…should also note that Olynyk was extremely good throughout the playoffs for the Heat, especially defensively
According to Chris Hayes, Rockets will not buy out John Wall.
Wally is enjoying withdrawing $200 million from his bank account.
Take your bets. Heat, Celtics? They couldn’t get at least a second round pick for him? Why buy him out.
Once the Celtics used their exception on Fournier, the Spurs market pretty much dried up. The only way to move him would be to take up long term money or the team acquiring would have to give up a rotation player.
It’s crappy and I hope they fix it in the future, but right now it is the only way these vets can get moved to contenders.
GSW will get LMA and Drummond and shock the league!
You just don’t want Curry to be the grandpa anymore lol
We should keep a count. On all the players that are coming to Warriors according to HomerNews. I think we are over 30 now …….
@KnickerbockerAl EVERY PLAYER IS ON THE TABLE!!!
@Lil_D_Top_3 I just want better players than Wanamaker, Bazemore, Smailagic and Looney!
Marty I love that you love your team. I totally get that. But bro you gotta let it play out.
Miami here I come ……
Celtics would be wise to get in on this. Even offer a two yr extension for next yr. wake up Danny. Why just Fournier, grow some
Please return to Portland.
Rather see him in Portland too. Heat and Celtics should be after him. Best way to get him is offer a contract after this yr. Blazers can do it. End career there
Even you wouldn’t choose Portland over Miami or L.A.
You’re right I wouldn’t. But playing Ball. If I’m LA at this point in my career. I think those three teams are on my list. Winning is too . So I choose Heat or Blazers. But a contract extension could sway me.
I dlnt know… Portland has some of the best strip club’s in the country. There is one on every corner just about.
….and then he will sign with the Heat
Would be great player for Celtics or maimi. Blazers would be a nice reunion. Laker would fit him too
LA to LA. The Lakers should land Aldridge as a backup to AD at power forward. It’s a no-brainer. I don’t know why he would want to go to the Heat. They’re rebuilding every other season and he’s getting up there in age. He’s better off going to a real contender. His defense at the rim isn’t what it used to be, but he’s a mid-range killer.
Because heat are now stacked with trades they made. Add Aldridge and this is there unit. That easily competes with top East teams .. easily the most depth out of any team
Pg-dragic/nunn
Sg-Oladipo/Herro
Sf-Butler/Robinson
Pf-Aldridge/iguodala/ariza
C-bam/bjenica/precious
The Heat lost 4 straight and they are far from stacked. If everyone was healthy and at 100%, then they’re a dope team. Unfortunately, Dragic is always hurt. Dipo is on borrowed time with those knees. Herro hit his sophomore slump this year. Iggy & Ariza are both old and washed up. The Heat were overacheivers in the bubble last season. Bam & Jimmy are tough, but they aren’t enough to get out of the 1st round this year even with their new editions. Next year, they’ll have to retool again when these new additions don’t payoff.
Lakers lost 4 straight and 7 out of 10 overall between Feb 14th and March 3rd. Mostly due to injuries. Guess they’re not making out of the 1st round this year as well.
What rebuilding team and non-contender played against Lakers in the finals last year?
Once you figure the answer, its why LMA will be signing with the Heat.
Wow. Two replies. My comments got you all worked up. It’s just like I said already. The Heat aren’t doing jack this season. The Lakers were 7-7 without AD and on a 4 game win streak. So, without LBJ & AD they’re struggling. DUH! You can just re-read my previous reply. Too funny.
Dallas can use his midrange game. Come on home Big Fella.
Back to Portland ?
But seriously pleaseeee GSW they need a big, he’d get huge minutes even with Wiseman also getting big minutes.
Aldridge to be Miami bound…
Drummond, Aldridge…… they could sway the course of the playoffs this yr. Who would of thought that !!!!
Go to knicks