San Antonio Plays LaMarcus Aldridge Just 20 Minutes In Defeat
LaMarcus Aldridge had gotten off to somewhat of a rocky start to begin 2020-21 from where his statistical production normally lies, but after logging just 20 minutes in a close loss Sunday versus the Pelicans, it's fair to question where he stands. Aldridge received the start, but he shot 2-for-7 from the floor overall, finishing with four points, four rebounds, and two blocks. The 20 minutes mark his fewest played in a regular season contest since March 27, 2018, with the team instead deploying Rudy Gay and Jakob Poeltl in the frontcourt at stretches. Now in his age-35 season, it's fair to assume that the Spurs will be cautious with Aldridge's workload if nothing else. The team is not scheduled for a back-to-back over the next two weeks, so fantasy managers can use that period to assess where the veteran lies in the Spurs' plans moving forward.
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San Antonio Spurs power forward/center Source: ESPN
LaMarcus Aldridge Out Again On Sunday
LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) won't play against the Knicks on Sunday. The veteran is currently dealing with a right hip issue, and he's missed two games already as a result. He's expected to be out at least another week, which will allow Nicolas Claxton and James Johnson to get some additional minutes. However, Johnson should be the preferred option for fantasy managers, primarily after posting 16 points and five blocks on Thursday during the win over Philadelphia.
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Brooklyn Nets forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
LaMarcus Aldridge Will Miss Next Two Contests
LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game vs. Charlotte and Thursday's matchup with the 76ers after undergoing an MRI on his hip. Aldridge has been an integral part of the Nets' second unit for the majority of the season, averaging 13.5 PPG while shooting a career-best 55.4 percent from the floor. Nicolas Claxton and Blake Griffin figure to snag an additional handful of minutes in the frontcourt, while larger offensive roles should fall to Patty Mills and Cam Thomas off Brooklyn's bench. Aldridge's next opportunity to suit up comes Sunday against the Knicks.
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Brooklyn Nets center Source: Alex Schiffer
LaMarcus Aldridge Won't Play Saturday
LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. It sounds like the veteran big man is going to be sitting out through the All-Star break. That's not good news for his fantasy value with Andre Drummond in town. Drummond should immediately slide into the starting five in Brooklyn Aldridge is going to take a significant hit in value due to the fact Drummond is in the rotation. Fantasy managers can wait and see how they coexist if they want, but Aldridge might not be worth rostering in standard leagues for much longer.
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Brooklyn Nets center Source: Ira Winderman
LaMarcus Aldridge Will Be Sidelined Tuesday
LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Boston as he continues to work his way back from a sprained left ankle. Aldridge's absence is set to mark his fifth in a row, and should pave the way for Blake Griffin to play a significant role in the frontcourt, especially if Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) is ultimately held out as well. Aldridge has been an integral member of the Nets' second unit over his past seven appearances, averaging 14 points and 5.6 boards despite playing just 23.1 minutes on a nightly basis. His next chance to suit up comes Thursday vs. the Wizards.
Source: Sean Grande
Brooklyn Nets center Source: Sean Grande
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