SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge will be out
indefinitely because of a minor heart problem.
The team said Saturday he has an arrhythmia, a deviation from the normal heart
rhythm. He will undergo further tests before the team determines how much time
he misses.
The 6-foot-11 player was diagnosed at the end of his rookie season in 2007 with
a condition that can cause a rapid heartbeat.
Aldridge is averaging 17.3 points and 7.4 rebounds for the Spurs, who are 50-14
and have the second-best record in the league.
This development comes on the heels of San Antonio star Kawhi Leonard being
placed in the league’s concussion protocol.
The Spurs host NBA-leading Golden State on Saturday night. The Warriors are
already without Kevin Durant and plan to rest four key players for the game:
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala.
