The Trail Blazers' top offseason plan became more clear on the second day of free agency: Sign big men LaMarcus Aldridge and Greg Monroe to maximum contracts.

Neil Olshey, the Blazers' president of basketball operations, headed a Blazers contingent that met with agent David Falk in Washington, D.C., early Wednesday to pitch the idea of Monroe playing next to Aldridge.

Monroe, a 6-foot-11 power forward/center, averaged 15.9 points and 10.2 rebounds last season for Detroit. He was the 7th overall pick by Detroit in the 2010 draft and was coveted by Olshey, then the Clippers general manager. Olshey had the next pick and selected Al-Farouq Aminu, but he has never wavered in his affinity for the former Georgetown center.

Olshey also has an established relationship with Falk, having worked for the super agent early in his career.

Monroe, a New Orleans native, is regarded as one of the top free agent big men on the market and is expected to attract several offers. The Lakers also had a meeting with Falk on Wednesday.

The Blazers have around $33 million in cap space and have the resources to sign both Aldridge and Monroe to maximum contracts. A player with 0-6 years NBA service can earn $15.8 million in the first year of his contract (Monroe), while a player with 7-9 years service can earn $18.9 million in the first year (Aldridge).

Aldridge, meanwhile, is in the midst of a whirlwind tour of meeting with teams. He has met with the Lakers, San Antonio, Houston and Phoenix and is also scheduled to meet with Toronto, New York and Dallas. Reports say Aldridge has ruled out the Lakers.

-- Jason Quick | jquick@oregonian.com | @jwquick