Veteran San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge became a free agent Thursday after the team bought out the remainder of his $72 million contract.
A move to the Miami Heat is viewed as most likely, multiple outlets reported, while the 6-foot-11 center is expected to explore offers from multiple teams.
Aldridge, 35, was in the final year of a three-year deal he signed in 2017. He was making $24 million this season, his 15th in the NBA, with The Athletic reporting he gave back $7.25 million in salary to facilitate the agreement.
A former second overall draft pick by the Chicago Bulls in 2006 out of Texas, Aldridge has averaged 19.4 points and 8.3 rebounds over 1,024 career …
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