Falling apart physically and looking woefully overmatched in their first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Portland Trail Blazers may soon face the disappointment of a quick postseason exit.
Worse still, that exit might precipitate another one—that of organizational cornerstone LaMarcus Aldridge.
Per Jason Quick of The Oregonian: "Some Blazers players have already said they are worried free agency will take Aldridge away from Portland this summer. Earlier this month, before a home game, a Blazers player estimated the chances of him returning to Portland at 50-50."
If that angle feels familiar, it's probably because Aldridge's time in Portland has always been marked by concerns he might leave.
ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne said recently that Aldridge was more "in play" as a free agent than most people understood on ESPN LA radio.
Quick reported two years ago that Aldridge was unhappy and wanted out.
Speculation about Aldridge's future isn't new, and this latest instance of uncertainty, cropping up at a time when the Blazers look particularly vulner ...
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Does LaMarcus Aldridge’s Future Ride on Portland Trail Blazers’ Playoff Run?
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