SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge will be out indefinitely because of a minor heart problem.
The team said Saturday he has an arrhythmia, a deviation from the normal heart rhythm. He will undergo further tests before the team determines how much time he misses.
The 6-foot-11 player was diagnosed at the end of his rookie season in 2007 with a condition that can cause a rapid heartbeat.
Aldridge is averaging 17.3 points and 7.4 rebounds for the Spurs, who are 50-14 and have the second-best record in the league.
This development comes on the heels of San Antonio star Kawhi Leonard being placed in the league's concussion protocol.