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[CassidyIzABeast]

Ethan J. Skolnick ‏@EthanJSkolnick 49s49 seconds ago
Pat Riley's trip to Los Angeles had been characterized as a "vacation." Maybe a working one, after all, based on that Yahoo! report

Tim Reynolds ‏@ByTimReynolds 10s10 seconds ago
Can confirm Yahoo report: Pat Riley is going after LaMarcus Aldridge.

wut?

 

[Forceatowulf]

The Lakers front office is pathetic. Neither DJ nor Aldridge is coming here.

LET. IT. GO.

We can still sign Harris and push the Pacers hard on a S&T for Hibbert. It's our only chance at having a team that can at the very least put on a fucking show as our rookies develop.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

So if Miami is interested. Does that mean Riley might move Bosh and Whiteside for Boogie.

Or move Bosh to center, and have LMA and Bosh frontcourt for like 200 million dollars next few years.

 

[Doc Holliday]

This reminds me of Wade making the Bulls think they had a chance. it would be awesome if the lakers just said "Fu" and leave his ass waiting.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

In reality he probably just wants more free food.

I think he's technically unemployed right now, so this makes sense.

 

[Cheebo]

This reminds me of Wade making the Bulls think they had a chance. it would be awesome if the lakers just said "Fu" and leave his ass waiting.

Lakers are the ones who begged for a do-over.

 

[zychi]

"Pick a team!," yell the people not choosing to uproot from their current locations and lock themselves for anywhere from 3 to 5 years into a different situation.

This is day 2 of free agency and nobody can sign. He can take his time.

Nevermind that Melo, Wade, Bron, Bosh, and every other big free agent as done the exact same thing. The only difference is Laker fans are bitter and the media won't shut up about his visits. Wait a week, if he hasn't chosen, he's going back to POR

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Lebatard will probably shoot a text to one of his Heat front office connects and verify what's happening. I don't understand the logic of going after LMA with Bosh on the team.

 

[El Topo]

"Pick a team!," yell the people not choosing to uproot from their current locations and lock themselves for anywhere from 3 to 5 years into a different situation.

This is day 2 of free agency and nobody can sign. He can take his time.

Come on, it's harmless fun. Obviously he should take his time for a decision that may have an enormous influence on his career and life, I just don't like the inevitable media circus (which I can't blame him for).
It's less aimed at him and more at the media sites. Given a situation today I really shouldn't be such a dick regarding this though.

 

[h1nch]

Riley is attempting to sway LMA away from San Antonio. He looked into the crystal ball and saw a future dominated by Spurs championships and is doing everything he can to alter the course of history.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Chris Broussard is reporting that John Calipari is requesting a meeting with LMA to get him to sign with Kentucky.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Chris Broussard is reporting that John Calipari is requesting a meeting with LMA to get him to sign with Kentucky.

They certainly could pay the most, outside of Portland.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

Riley is attempting to sway LMA away from San Antonio. He looked into the crystal ball and saw a future dominated by Spurs championships and is doing everything he can to alter the course of history.

By whom.. Kawhi & and some elderly folk?

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Ethan J. Skolnick ‏@EthanJSkolnick 30s30 seconds ago
And here I thought the biggest thing Heat might do was facilitate David Lee to a third team... which I've heard they explored at one point.

The Don works in mysterious ways

 

[jbug617]

Knicks meeting is cancelled

@daldridgetnt Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings: LaMarcus Aldridge has cancelled his meeting with the Knicks today, per source.

 

[TRios Zen]

David Aldridge saying Knicks meeting with LMA cancelled.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Knicks Lost

 

[Sifl]

Knicks meeting is cancelled

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Lakers got two meetings with LMA and Knicks get zero. At least we're not the very bottom of the barrel!! Hold that L, Phil.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings: LaMarcus Aldridge has cancelled his meeting with the Knicks today, per source.

Aldridge is, as Yahoo! reported, meeting a second time with the Lakers this afternoon, & will be meeting with Pat Riley in L.A., per source.

This is why Knicks should fire Phil Jackson. LMA just slams the door in your face, and Riley can get a meeting whenever he desires. Phil doesn't have that power because he hasn't done shit as head of basketball operations. Knicks thought his presence would suffice and he would bring free agents to play for the Knicks. Clearly not.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

Riley gonna convince LMA to take a cut so they can max out Wade.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

I would totally sign with the Knicks.

Phil, call me.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Aldridge wrote a letter to the Player's Tribune simply saying "Fuck the Knicks"

 

[Forceatowulf]

Well, shit, At least Lakers fans get that moral victory over the Knicks, I guess.

Hopefully that's not all we get this summer....

 

[Ronin Ray]

Knicks getting back the number 1 dumpster fire title from the kings

 

[jbug617]

DA says the Knicks wanted LMA to play Center and that is when LMA cancelled the meeting. He does not want to do that.

 

[Sifl]

Damn he even met with the Raptors and he won't meet with us. That actually stings a little.

 

[OctoMan]

Knicks getting back the number 1 dumpster fire title from the kings

They got that back forever when greggers monroe turned them down to live lin luxurious Milaukee

 

[Face it Tiger..]

"Love Knicks fans turning up their noses at David Lee, as if their squad didn't win 17 games last season. Y'all need to recalibrate."

Damn he even met with the Raptors and he won't meet with us. That actually stings a little.

49 wins in the EAST & WEST >>> 17. (approx. 6 wins from the beating teams in the west)

 

[El Topo]

I would totally sign with the Knicks.

Phil, call me.

Are you really willing to make this decision now and lock yourself for anywhere from 1 to 5 years?

Spoiler

Sorry.

 

[Starphoenix]

This is how I imagine the Lakers call went:

"Hey LaMarcus, Mitch Kupchak here. I know the meeting didn't go very well between us, but can you do me a favor and at least pretend to give us a second consideration so we don't look like complete jokes? We'll give you some free stuff and have Kobe tied up in a closet so it won't be a complete waste of your time. Thanks. Of course if it turns out you really would like to play for us..."

*click*

 

[Sifl]

We could all play for the Knicks if we wanted to, someone give Phil a call and tell him helps on the way.

 

[B.O.O.M]

This whole LMA story is starting to get ridiculous. Just pick a damn team. Doesn't exactly reflect too well on him either.

lol what a ridiculous thing to say. It's a big decision. He should take all the time in the world. Just because media outlets are reporting on it every 2 seconds doesn't mean he is hungering for attention or doing this for any other purpose than to make a sound decision.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Lakers got two meetings with LMA and Knicks get zero. At least we're not the very bottom of the barrel!! Hold that L, Phil.

I mean Lakers are going to get rejected twice. They are sending Byron Scott and Mitch to talk basketball. This is good as a flop. Lakers getting embarrassed this free agency.

 

[commish]

Lakers got two meetings with LMA and Knicks get zero. At least we're not the very bottom of the barrel!! Hold that L, Phil.

I guess this is what counts as a free agent "win" in Laker world.

 

[Starphoenix]

I mean Lakers are going to get rejected twice. They are sending Byron Scott and Mitch to talk basketball. This is good as a flop. Lakers getting embarrassed this free agency.

Let's be real here: the only reason he is doing it is because he is already going to be in LA meeting with Pat Riley. Nothing has changed, except for the Heat's newfound interest.

 

[Sifl]

What ever happened with Jordan? The Knicks still meeting with him?

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

Dragic
Wade
Deng
Aldridge
Bosh

Riley pls

 

[Starphoenix]

Dragic
Wade
Deng
Aldridge
Bosh

Riley pls

Miami vs. Cavs ECF.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

Dragic
Wade
Deng
Aldridge
Bosh

Riley pls

And then the d league all stars to fill our bench because where the fuck is the money for all of that

 

[Ninja Scooter]

This is how I imagine the Lakers call went:

"Hey LaMarcus, Mitch Kupchak here. I know the meeting didn't go very well between us, but can you do me a favor and at least pretend to give us a second consideration so we don't look like complete jokes? We'll give you some free stuff and have Kobe tied up in a closet so it won't be a complete waste of your time. Thanks. Of course if it turns out you really would like to play for us..."

*click*

Mitch: "hey Lamarcus? This is Mitch Kupchak with the Lakers. Look I know things didn't go so well the first time around but I was just calling to see if you could give us a second meeting. I know it's a lot to ask but it'd mean a whole lot.

LMA: "I don't know. I got a busy schedule and have to meet with my agen-"

Mitch: "I'll suck your dick."

LMA: "what?"

Mitch: "I'll do it. I'll do it right now. Where are you at, the Westin or something? I can take an uber over and..."

Jimmy-"hello Lamarcus? This is Jimmy. Jimmy BUSS?"

Mitch- "Goddamnit Jimmy I told you to get off the other line!"

Jimmy-"listen Lamarcus, have you ever heard of a little place called The Playboy Mansion?"

 

[El Topo]

lol what a ridiculous thing to say. It's a big decision. He should take all the time in the world. Just because media outlets are reporting on it every 2 seconds doesn't mean he is hungering for attention or doing this for any other purpose than to make a sound decision.

Yeah yeah, I wrote something that wasn't too serious but still stupid nonetheless, no need to rub it in.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Let's be real here: the only reason he is doing it is because he is already going to be in LA meeting with Pat Riley. Nothing has changed, except for the Heat's newfound interest.

He's taking all of his meetings in LA so proximity has nothing to do with it. He already cancelled the Knicks meeting which was also going to be in LA.

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

Miami vs. Cavs Luxury Tax finals

Fixed

That starting 5 salary might exceed GDPs in some small countries

 

[MetalFearSolid]

LaMarcus Aldridge's meeting with Miami tonight will be a dinner with Pat Riley, sources say

This tweet scared me, just like every other fan of teams in the Eastern Conference.

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

This tweet scared me, just like every other fan in the Eastern Conference.

Last time that happened it was with Ray Allen....let that marinate

 

[Starphoenix]

He's taking all of his meetings in LA so proximity has nothing to do with it. He already cancelled the Knicks meeting which was also going to be in LA.

That's the point.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Dinner with Riley, sources say, will come AFTER LaMarcus Aldridge has his afternoon briefing with Laker GM Mitch Kupchak & coach Byron Scott

Fear not Lakers. It will be your own that do you in.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Last time that happened it was with Ray Allen....let that marinate

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Wonder what Riley's play is here. I can't envision a scenario where they can add Lamarcus unless Bosh is somehow involved, which would be a lateral move. Maybe he convinces Aldrifge to sign a one year deal somewhere and then go to Miami next offseason?