Report: LaMarcus Aldridge has told the Blazers he's not coming back

In the wake of the Portland Trail Blazers trading Nicolas Batum, ESPN's Marc Stein tweets that LaMarcus Aldridge is "likely" leaving Portland and that the Los Angeles Lakers are moving up his list of possible destinations.

They'd still project to have just $12 million in cap space – well below the $19 million max for Love and Aldridge. Signing one of those star power forwards would almost certainly mean dealing Trevor Ariza, and it would probably require sacrificing

LaMarcus Aldridge is not expected to re-sign with the Portland Trail Blazers, several people close to the All-Star forward told ESPN's Chris Broussard. And Wednesday's trade of forward Nicolas Batum was an indication, 

With the NBA Draft tonight, all the focus for the Los Angeles Lakers will be on their 2nd, 27th and 34th overall picks. While the team will likely decide between Jahlil Okafor and D'Angelo Russell, rumors have already started about free agency. – Have

With the NBA Draft tonight, all the focus for the Los Angeles Lakers will be on their 2nd, 27th and 34th overall picks. While the team will likely decide between Jahlil Okafor and D'Angelo Russell, rumors have already started about free agency. – Have