NBA doctors OK Spurs’ Aldridge to return after heart issue (AFP)

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge was reinstated to the NBA club's lineup Wednesday when doctors approved the move four days after an indefinitely benching following a minor heart arrhythmia. Aldridge has averaged 17.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 blocked shots a game for the Spurs, who have won 11 of their past 12 contests and own the second-best record in the NBA at 52-14, just behind the Golden State Warriors (53-14). Without Aldridge in the lineup, the Spurs ripped visiting Golden State 107-85 on Saturday and visiting Atlanta 107-99 on Monday.