Spurs have been the likely destination for a while now. He's probably the best available FA that will realistically be leaving his team.

 

 

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 7 hours ago

 

ESPN sources say Lakers appear to be passing Dallas on list of likely destinations for Aldridge should he leave POR. San Antonio still No. 1

The #2 pick and Alridge sounds better than just Boogie, I'd think.

 

And if they were to get Aldridge, would that make them more likely to take a longer look at Russell instead of Towns/Okafor?

Aldridge at 4 and Towns/Okafor at 5 could work.

The more and more I read I don't know how the Spurs make the cap work with Aldridge next year unless both Duncan and Ginobli sign one year very low contracts. Like 1 million a year contracts.

I think the Spurs will make it work. Or...well I hope they do.

Word is the Lakers felt pretty confident in getting Aldridge that they went ahead with Russell.