{"playerId":346,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":14.4,"percentOwned":97.3,"playerRaterSEASON":9.4,"playerRater7DAY":1.5,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Aldridge intends to work on elbow isolations and his three-point shot in the offseason.","spin":"In 2012-13, Aldridge posted 21.1 points (on 48.4 percent shooting), a career-best 9.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.8 steals in 37.7 minutes, which was bolstered by a league best 16 outings with 25-plus points and at least 10 boards. Throughout the year, he missed a smattering of games, eight in all, due to back stiffness, repeated ankle sprains, and a migraine. Nevertheless, his stature as one of the NBA's top power forwards will continue to earn him viability in all fantasy formats heading into next season.","date":"Mon Apr 22"},"fullName":"LaMarcus Aldridge","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"On the strength of his scoring and efficiency, Aldridge finished last season ranked 29th on our Player Rater despite missing the final eight games with a hip injury. Prior to the injury, Aldridge was an elite fantasy big man, averaging 21.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 51.2 percent from the floor and 81.4 percent from the line. Though we'd like to see him tally a few more rebounds and blocks per game, Aldridge is one of the few big men who can knock down free throws at a high rate. Reportedly healthy after surgery on his hip, Aldridge once again will be a big force in the paint and a safe investment for fantasy owners in 2012-13.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Oct 10"},"playerRater30DAY":4.1,"playerRater15DAY":5.1,"positionRank":3}