Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge: Will not play Friday

Aldridge won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Heat, as he's set to attend his Hall of Honor induction at the University of Texas that day, Mike Finger of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Aldridge is still in line to start in the frontcourt during Wednesday's game against the Magic. While Aldridge sits out Friday, it's likely that either David Lee or Livio Jean-Charles would get the starting nod at power forward, with both in line for extended playing time.