LaMarcus Aldridge has retired from the NBA for the second time.

"In the words of TB12, you only get one big, emotional retirement... so, on that note...I'm thankful for all the memories, family and friends I made throughout my career," Aldridge tweeted. "It was one hell of a ride and I enjoyed every min!"

Aldridge briefly retired during the 2020-21 season after experiencing an irregular heartbeat while a member of the Brooklyn Nets. Aldridge returned to the Nets and appeared in 47 games last season.

The San Antonio Spurs claimed big man Sandro Mamukelashvili off waivers on Friday. Mamukelashvili's two-way deal was immediately converted to a standard contract with the Spurs. Mamukelashvili was waived from his two-way deal by the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

To create the roster space to add Mamukelashvili, San Antonio waived Isaiah Roby. Roby had joined the Spurs after being claimed off waivers before the start of this season.

Mamukelashvili appeared in 65 NBA games with the Bucks over two seasons. He averaged 3.3 points and 2.1 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game.

Roby played in 42 games with the Spurs this season. In 11.3 minutes per game, he averaged 4.1 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.