Aldridge will sign a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Nets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran was forced to retire abruptly in April after he announced that he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. However, after undergoing -- and passing -- a series of tests, the 36-year-old was cleared to return to the NBA. In re-joining the Nets, Aldridge is a strong candidate to start at center, though Paul Millsap and Nicolas Claxton figure to see significant minutes at the five as well. In Aldridge's five appearances (all starts) with Brooklyn last season, he averaged 12.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.2 blocks in 26.0 minutes.

Aldridge (illness) has been medically cleared to return to the NBA, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran big man was forced to retire abruptly in April after he announced that he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. However, after undergoing -- and passing -- a series of tests, the 36-year-old has been cleared to return to the NBA. It's unclear if Aldridge ever officially filed for retirement, but after departing the Nets last season, he's currently a free agent. Charania notes that Brooklyn is considered the favorite to re-sign Aldridge, who started all five of his appearances for the team in 2020-21. The Nets did sign Paul Millsap earlier Thursday, but they could still bring Aldridge back as a potential replacement for DeAndre Jordan, who is expected to be bought out at some point.

Aldridge (illness), following a medical consultation, is considering a return to the NBA this season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The seven-time All-Star retired with the Nets last season in mid-April due to heart concerns. He ultimately needs team medical clearance to sign a contract, and he's expected to have those conversations with individual teams in the coming weeks. With that in mind, Aldridge hasn't made a full commitment to playing again.

Aldridge (illness) retired from the NBA on Thursday due to an irregular heartbeat, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge played Saturday's game against the Lakers with an irregular heartbeat. His rhythm got worse later that night, with Aldridge stating that it was "one of the scariest things I've experienced." Aldridge ends his career as a seven-time All-Star and a five-time All-NBA selection after being selected second overall in the 2006 NBA Draft. His career averages will stand at 19.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 blocks in 34.2 minutes. At the time of his retirement, he ranked 51st in career NBA points (19,951), 62nd in rebounds (8,478) and 68th in blocks (1,140). He also claims the second-lowest turnover percentage (8.0) in NBA history -- a great feat for such a high-usage player. For the Nets, this means a transition back to using Nicolas Claxton and DeAndre Jordan more often at center. It could also mean slightly increased minutes for Blake Griffin and Jeff Green.

Aldridge (illness) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers, Matt Brooks of Nets Daily reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge will miss a second straight game due to an illness. With Blake Griffin (rest) also sidelined, more minutes should be available for Nicolas Claxton, Jeff Green and DeAndre Jordan.

Aldridge (illness) has not been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Malika Andrews of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the big man did not travel to Minneapolis for Tuesday's game, coach Steve Nash left the door open for Aldridge to meet the team in Philadelphia prior to Wednesday night. Nash told the media that Aldridge's status has "yet to be determined," so consider him questionable until further notice.

Aldridge (illness) is not with the team on its current road trip, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This suggests that Aldridge will also be unavailable for Wednesday's game at Philadelphia due to his illness. The veteran's next chance to return appears to be Friday in a home game against Charlotte. Nicolas Claxton, DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin could all benefit from Aldridge's absence.

Aldridge (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Timberwolves, Greg Logan of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge will not be available in the first half of a back-to-back due to a non-COVID illness. Nicolas Claxton, DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin could all see increases to their workloads on Tuesday with Aldridge on the sidelines.

Aldridge (illness) and the Nets will play the Timberwolves on Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. ET, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aldridge had been ruled out of Monday's game due to an illness before it was postponed, so it's unclear whether he will be available Tuesday. There's a decent chance the veteran will still be sidelined Tuesday, but the team will provide an update ahead of tipoff.

Aldridge will not play Monday against the Timberwolves due to an illness, Marc Stein of the New York Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The good news is the illness is not COVID-19-related, but it will still keep Aldridge out of at least one game as the Nets enter a four-game Week 17. Nicolas Claxton, DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin could all be candidates to start in Aldridge's place at center Monday night.