Spurs add Dieng to front line after Aldridge departure

<p>SAN ANTONIO &mdash; The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Gorgui Dieng, adding a nine-year veteran to the front line following <a href="https://apnews.com/article/nba-new-york-lamarcus-aldridge-san-antonio-spurs-brooklyn-nets-f688c45bac402c03bf323ecdad02b002">the departure of LaMarcus Aldridge</a>.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>