Aldridge announced his retirement from basketball Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge attempted to make an NBA comeback earlier this season and worked out for the Mavericks in February, but he ultimately never got a contract. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft was a seven-time All-Star and averaged over 20.0 points and 8.0 rebounds seven times during his 16-year career.

Aldridge will be working out for the Mavericks on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old veteran and unrestricted free agent is attempting to make his way back into the NBA, and while we wouldn't expect him to command much fantasy value, he could provide some relief to a Dallas frontcourt that has been depleted due to injuries. He averaged 12.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 block over 22.3 minutes a night last season in Brooklyn, although he probably wouldn't see quite that many minutes with the Mavericks.

Aldridge closed Tuesday's 118-105 win over the Rockets with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge was cleared to play March 27 against the Hornets after missing the Nets' preceding nine games with a right hip impingement, but he registered four straight DNP-CDs following his removal from the injury report. The veteran's return to the rotation was lackluster at best as he was held scoreless across 17 minutes. Before the hip issue, Aldridge had scored in double figures in seven of his last nine appearances, but currently, it appears like Andre Drummond and Nicolas Claxton have a stronghold on the center position.

Aldridge (coach's decision) went unused in Sunday's 122-115 loss to the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge was cleared to play March 27 against the Hornets after missing the Nets' preceding nine games with a right hip impingement, but he still has yet to return to the Brooklyn lineup. With four straight games in which he didn't see the court in coach's decisions, Aldridge simply looks to be out of head coach Steve Nash's rotation at the moment. Andre Drummond and Nicolas Claxton look poised to finish the regular season as the Nets' primary centers.

Aldridge (hip) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge is expected to return to action following a nine-game absence due to a hip injury. It's unclear how big of a role the veteran may have, but it's certainly encouraging to see him back in the mix.

Nets coach Steve Nash said Saturday that Aldridge (hip) is lined up to return to game action next week, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge has missed each of Brooklyn's last eight contests, and he won't play in either game during the team's back-to-back set this weekend. However, indications are that he's improving and on track to return within the next week. He could realistically take the court as soon as Tuesday against Detroit.

Nets head coach Steve Nash said Sunday that Aldridge (hip) will be sidelined for at least another week as he continue his rehab, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge underwent an MRI last week, and while initial scans on his hip don't reveal any structural damage, the veteran big man is still struggling to be cleared for game action. In his absence, Andre Drummond and Nicolas Claxton are expected to handle the majority of the minutes at center.

Brooklyn head coach Steve Nash said Saturday that he expects Aldridge (hip) to be sidelined for at least another week, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge underwent an MRI earlier in the week, and while initial scans on his hip didn't reveal any structural damage, the veteran big man apparently needs more time to heal up. While Aldridge is sidelined, Andre Drummond and Nicolas Claxton are expected to continue handling most of the open minutes at center.

Nets head coach Steve Nash said that Aldridge (hip) has returned to Brooklyn and will be out for road games Tuesday in Charlotte and Thursday in Philadelphia, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Aldridge is scheduled to undergo an MRI while he's back in New York, even though initial scans on his hip didn't reveal any structural damage. For the time being, Aldridge's injury is being characterized as an impingement of his right hip, the same one for which he required an arthroscopic procedure earlier in his career during his time in Portland. The Nets are likely to provide an update on Aldridge following the road trip, but for at least the next two games, Andre Drummond and Nicolas Claxton are expected to cover most of the minutes at center.

Aldridge has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Charlotte due to a right hip impingement.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge scored 14 points (7-10 FG) across 23 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Celtics, but he apparently picked up a hip injury as well. In his absence, Nicolas Claxton and Blake Griffin are both candidates for increased roles behind Andre Drummond.