Spurs sign centre Gorgui Dieng following Aldridge departure

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies center Gorgui Dieng (14) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (Brandon Dill/AP)

SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio Spurs have signed centre Gorgui Dieng, adding a nine-year veteran to the front line following the departure of LaMarcus Aldridge.

The 6-10 Dieng was waived by Memphis last week after averaging 7.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 22 games this season.

Aldridge averaged 19.5 points and 8.0 rebounds in 5 1/2 seasons for the Spurs before they removed the 35-year-old from the rotation earlier this month while searching for a potential trade. The Spurs bought out Aldridge's contract and he said he plans to play for the Brooklyn Nets.

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