NBA Free Agency News 2013: Winning Championships with Derrick Rose Luring LaMarcus Aldridge To Chicago Bulls; Cavs Aggressively Shopping No.1 Pick

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First Posted: Jun 27, 2013 10:42 AM EDT

All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge is reportedly demanding the Portland Trail Blazers trade him to Chicago Bulls for a chance of winning championships with former NBA MVP Derrick Rose.

In a report by Real GM Toronto, Aldridge said he doesn't want to be part of the Blazers' rebuilding plan and even called the city of Portland 'too small and boring.'

There are also rumors circulating that Aldridge believes teaming up with Rose will give him a better chance of capturing his first NBA ring. Moreover, a big market ball club like Chicago sounds more appealing for Aldridge, who has been playing for Portland since he was drafted No.2 overall and subsequently traded by the Bulls in 2006.

The Bulls are reportedly willing to send Luol Deng and a draft pick they acquired from the Charlotte Bobcats to the Blazers in exchange for the All-Star power forward. However, the Blazers are also demanding the Bulls to include Joakim Noah, who's considered 'untouchable' from trade talks in the organization.

Carlos Boozer is also being thrown as another addition to the package, but the Blazers don't want to deal with the veteran power forward and his bloated contact.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are also in the mix to get Aldridge, offering their first overall pick, Dion Waiters, and Tristan Thompson to the Blazers for the finesse big man. But the Blazers immediately rejected the offer, believing it's not enough for them to part ways with their franchise player.

The Cavaliers have been aggressive in shopping their first overall pick with just hours to go before the NBA Draft. On Wednesday, the Cavs offered their 16th overall pick, Dion Waiters, and Tristan Thompson to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Kevin Love, though their bid was turned down right away.

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