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Talks with LaMarcus Aldridge take a turn for the better
Talks with LaMarcus Aldridge take a turn for the better
The Blazers say they are moving toward a long-term deal but "don't want to get the cart before the horse"
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Quick: Aldridge Talks "moving toward a deal"
BlazersedgeQuick: Aldridge Talks "moving toward a deal" Jason Quick writes... "With an Oct. 31 deadline nearing, general manager Kevin Pritchard said Wednesday the Trail Blazers and star forward LaMarcus Aldridge are "moving toward a deal" in which ...

Trail Blazers moving toward long-term deal with Aldridge
NBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports — ... have been negotiating since July 1 in an attempt to get a long-term extension done. It wasn't looking good that the pair would get anything done by the Oct. 1 deadline but things have apparently started to look better this week, according to the Oregonian. ...

The Afterparty: Suns/Blazers Preseason Game 4
Blaze of Love — ... positive ones from other players.  And in honor of throwback night, how about we toss a couple of numbers at you?  18.5 turnovers/game.  23.5 points/game off those turnovers.  Through 4 preseason games.  Eek.  Your media row report as always.  [Blazers Edge] At least someone is remaining positive after a beatdown.  [Mike Barrett] On a positive note, Aldridge's contract talks going well.  [Jason Quick] NBA.com weighs in with it's Blazers preview.  [NBA.com ...

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