Recently bought out big man LaMarcus Aldridge will not return to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. Quick indicates that he’s been told that the role in Portland would not be significant enough to merit a reunion. Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is expected to return against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Reserve center Enes Kanter has performed well in Nurkic’s absence. With the pivot position full again, Aldridge would become a third wheel.
Being told LaMarcus Aldridge to Portland will not be happening.