Nets' LaMarcus Aldridge: Returns from five-game absence

Aldridge provided 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Monday's 114-107 loss to the Cavaliers.

Making his first appearance since Jan. 7 due to a foot injury, Aldridge came off the bench as the Nets opted to roll with Day'Ron Sharpe (24 minutes) at center with Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) out. Both players split minutes evenly, however, and Aldridge salvaged a decent fantasy line with the steal and block. Whether he recaptures the starting job at some point or not, Aldridge's fantasy value is pretty limited at this point in his career.