Spurs open to trading LaMarcus Aldridge for top pick in NBA draft, reports say

Reports say Suns, Kings possible trade partners

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SAN ANTONIO – The NBA offseason rumor mill is in full effect as reports have surfaced that the Spurs are open to possibly trading LaMarcus Aldridge ahead of the NBA draft.

According to NBA insider Sam Amico, the Spurs are said to be dangling Aldridge in hopes of landing a top 10, maybe even top five draft pick.

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Sacramento and Phoenix have been mentioned as possible trade partners. The Suns currently hold the fourth pick in the draft, while the Kings hold the fifth and tenth pick. 

The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday evening the Suns have been in talks to trade the fourth pick to acquire an established star player.

The Spurs currently hold the No. 29 and No. 59 picks in Thursday’s draft.

Aldridge signed a four-year, $80 million contract with San Antonio during the summer of 2015.

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RJ Marquez is the traffic anchor/reporter for KSAT’s Good Morning San Antonio. He also fills in as a news anchor and has covered stories from breaking news and Fiesta to Spurs championships and high school sports. RJ started at KSAT in 2010. He is proud to serve our viewers and be a part of the culture and community that makes San Antonio great.

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