April 3, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward
LaMarcus Aldridge(12) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
A couple years ago rumors spread that LaMarcus Aldridge was seeking a trade to get out of Portland. But with a new coach andDamian Lillardbudding as a star, there was growing optimism for Trail Blazers fans that the power forward would stay.
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Nonetheless, his comments heading into the end of the season suggests he will leave. (And you can decide how you feel about Aldridge’s house beinglisted for sale.) So would Aldridge like a change of scenery and a better chance at a ring? It seems possible.
The Rockets would be a perfect fit for the Texas native, but Houston would have to lose a nice chunk of its current roster to obtain him. Is it worth it? Absolutely. But in all likelihood, Aldridge will sign elsewhere.
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