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LaMarcus Aldridge: Happy for coach Kaleb Canales! Great things happen to great people. Twitter @aldridge_12

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Privately, the Cleveland front office has pitched a fantasy of trading young players and picks to Portland for All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge, sources said. Only, that's never going to happen. Cleveland is far higher on its two top- five picks, Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters, than the rest of the NBA. Yahoo! Sports

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Chris Haynes: LaMarcus Aldridge says he would like to see the team pickup a paint-protecting big. Someone who "eats rebounds for breakfast and dinner." Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

Portland Trail Blazers, Free Agency, LaMarcus Aldridge 

"I think guys are trying to play hard, I think guys just need to play smarter," Aldridge told Blazersedge. "I don't think tonight I question anyone playing hard. I definitely want guys to play smarter. We made some mistakes tonight that they didn't and they won the game." The split opinion between Portland's two most important veterans couldn't have been clearer. Rookie guard Damian Lillard, who finished with 11 points (on four-for-12 shooting), seven assists and three rebounds, played it mostly down the middle. "I think we're playing hard," he told Blazersedge. "I just think our urgency and -- I don't want to say heart, the word is probably desire to finish strong -- isn't where it should be. Our playoff hopes went down the drain and now it seems like we're just trying to get to the end of the season." Blazers Edge

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge, Damian Lillard 

When former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick Greg Oden unexpectedly stopped by the Rose Garden Wednesday night, he slipped into the bowels of the building to speak to some of his former teammates. Aldridge was one, and while he said it was nice to see his one-time frontcourt mate, it also was odd. “Like a ghost,” Aldridge said, describing running into Oden. Aldridge said he didn’t ask Oden — who’s career was derailed by five knee surgeries — if he was contemplating a comeback. But based on Oden’s appearance and attitude, Aldridge guessed that Oden was. “He said he was doing good,” Aldridge said of Oden. “He looked slim. He said he was wearing his old suits from draft night. I said, ‘Congrats on that.’ Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge, Injuries, Greg Oden 

LaMarcus Aldridge’s season is not over just yet. The Trail Blazers’ All-Star power forward went through a practice for the first time since spraining his right ankle on March 27 and declared himself fit to play Friday against the Houston Rockets. “I feel better,” Aldridge said. “I went through practice today and (my ankle) was a little tender, but definitely something I can deal with. So I’m going to go tomorrow.” Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge, Injuries 

LaMarcus Aldridge: Prayers going out to @Elliot Williams and his family! Twitter @aldridge_12

Portland Trail Blazers, Elliot Williams, LaMarcus Aldridge 

Joe Freeman: #Blazers make it official: F LaMarcus Aldridge will not travel with the team on its 2-game trip to Golden State and Utah. Twitter @BlazerFreeman

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge, Injuries 

David Locke: Blazers La Marcus Aldridge sprained his ankle Wednesday v. Nets and didn't practice yesterday is listed questionable Twitter @Lockedonsports

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge, Injuries 

LaMarcus Aldridge: Thanks for all the Congrads tweets for the player of the week. Missed a big shot tonight, will learn from it and be better next time. Twitter @aldridge_12

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge 

Aldridge — who finished with 32 points and 14 rebounds — was hot, too, and his wild three-pointer over multiple defenders with 17.9 seconds left helped keep the Blazers in the game until the end. But Aldridge had missed a makeable 9-foot jumper with 2:07 left and was just 2 for 6 from the field in the fourth quarter. Lillard, who had 27 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, was perfect in the fourth, making 4 of 4 shots and scoring 10 points. So why go to Aldridge? “Because he’s our go-to player,” Stotts said. Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge 

“I feel like if we got everybody back out there right now and did it again, I would make it,” Aldridge said after the game. “So, no, I’m not losing confidence in myself. And I feel like my teammates, they believe in me, too. So I’m fine. I’m definitely disappointed. But my confidence isn’t shook at all.” As Aldridge predicted, his teammates expressed confidence in him Monday night. “Any time I see him get the ball, I think he’s going to get a quality look, if not score,” Lillard said. “He’s our best player, All-Star. We all thought (the shot) was going in.” Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge 

Jessica Camerato: John Wall and LaMarcus Aldridge named #NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week (March 11-17). Twitter @JCameratoNBA

Portland Trail Blazers, John Wall, LaMarcus Aldridge 

Joe Freeman: Although it didn't look it vs Pistons, #Blazers F LaMarcus Aldridge said he is still dealing with headaches from recent migraine issues. Aldridge said he never encountered migraines until a week ago, when they came out of nowhere. Twitter @BlazerFreeman

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge, Injuries 

Anne M. Peterson: LaMarcus on playoffs: "Definitely that door's closing. We're going to have to put some wins together fast or that door's gonna close on us. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge 

Sean Deveney: LM Aldridge would like Blazers to deal to boost playoff chances. Alas, "I feel like they’re not going to make any quick fixes this year" Twitter @SeanDeveney

Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, LaMarcus Aldridge 

LaMarcus Aldridge: Had a fun weekend. Tired and ready to get home. Truly blessed Twitter @aldridge_12

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge, All-Star 

Other teams have interest in acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge "That's an honor. I definitely want to win that championship so I'm definitely listening to everything everybody says. I definitely enjoy being in Portland, I love the city. But things might come to an end one day and when that happens, I'll listen then." Blazers Edge

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge 

Other teams have interest in acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge LaMarcus Aldridge: "That's an honor. I definitely want to win that championship so I'm definitely listening to everything everybody says. I definitely enjoy being in Portland, I love the city. But things might come to an end one day and when that happens, I'll listen then." Blazers Edge

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge 

Two years ago, Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh along with forward LeBron James, opted to take their talents to Miami, exiting Toronto and Cleveland. Bosh admitted that weather is a factor. “It (weather) plays a part,” Bosh told CSNNW.com. “It plays a small part in it. But at the end of the day, it's about winning. If you have the opportunity to consider the climate, it's a very good thing to consider. But it's not too many cities like that. So, sometimes you just have to be realistic with it and think totally about basketball.” CSNNW.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Free Agency, LaMarcus Aldridge