Free agent forward LaMarcus Aldridge will sign with the San Antonio Spurs after considering offers from the Lakers, Phoenix Suns and others.
Aldridge tweeted his annoucnement, saying, "I'm happy to say I'm going home to Texas and will be a Spur!! I'm excited to join the team and be close family and friends."
It was the most closely watched decision in free agency. For the Lakers it brought an end to a frustrating week in which they went from perceived frontrunners in the Aldridge sweepstakes to afterthoughts.
The Lakers fell out of the running Wednesday, a day after being first in line to meet with Aldridge.