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Transaction Analysis: The LaMarcus Aldridge Extension by Kevin Pelton
LaMarcus Aldridge`s extension of his rookie contract might be the last one signed before next week`s deadline. Should anyone else be extended? Was Aldridge`s deal a good one?
Chad Ford: Portland Trail Blazers F LaMarcus Aldridge agrees to 5-year, $65 million contract extension, source says
Chad Ford: Portland Trail Blazers F LaMarcus Aldridge agrees to 5-year, $65 million contract ...
sports.espn.go.com — The Portland Trailblazers have verbally agreed in principle to a contract extension with forward LaMarcus Aldridge, a... source close to the process told ESPN.com. (more) Chad Ford: Portland Trail Blazers F LaMarcus Aldridge ...
LaMarcus Aldridge Verbally Agrees to Extension
LaMarcus Aldridge Verbally Agrees to Extension
bustabucket.com — Adrian Wojnarowski and Chad Ford are both reporting that LaMarcus Aldridge and the Trail Blazers have verbally... come to an agreement on a contract extension. The deal is worth around $65 million for 5 years and with certain bonuses, could be worth up to $70 million. Ford also adds this:  ... (more) LaMarcus Aldridge Verbally Agrees to Extension
Blazers & Aldridge Agree on Extension
Blazers & Aldridge Agree on Extension
novafantasysports.com — Update: According to ESPN - The Portland Trail Blazers have verbally agreed in principle to a contract... extension with forward LaMarcus Aldridge, a source close to the process told ESPN.com on Wednesday. The extension is for five years and $65 milliion and will go into effect next season, the ... (more) Blazers & Aldridge Agree on Extension
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Blazersedge — ... to negotiating. But KP is as connected to his players as any GM in sports. He's not locked up in an office making decisions from on high. Everyday he's feeling the pulse of the team. Part of that is being a good executive, but that's just an ancillary bonus. The reality is with the players is where he wants, almost needs, to be. And when you take that away, it's challenging. Some could take that forced distance the wrong way.     Kevin Pelton on LaMarcus Aldridge. While extensions are inherently a ...

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