San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has reportedly announced that LaMarcus Aldridge and the team are going their separate ways. They are working on a resolution for both parties.
Spurs and LaMarcus Aldridge have agreed to separate and work on resolution, coach Gregg Popovich said.
– Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) 11 March 2021
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Spurs will likely trade for Aldridge.
Spurs are working on trade scenarios with LaMarcus Aldridge and are busy in several areas, according to sources at ESPN.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) 11 March 2021
Aldridge joined the Spurs in 2015 after nine seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers and signed a four-year, $ 80 million contract to return to Texas. His existing contract expires this season and is worth $ 24 million in salary value.
The power forward averaged 19.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists during his tenure with the Trail Blazers, while averaging 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists during his six seasons with the Spurs. has. Aldridge in particular was part of the 2014 team that took out the Houston Rockets to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Aldridge scored 29.8 points during the series against the Rockets and scored more than 2.5 times per game.