C Aron Baynes scored 20 points (one shy of his career high) and pulled down eight rebounds. "He's a starting center in the NBA. He's just playing behind an All-Star," Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy said. "You look around at all the starting centers and Aron's a starting-caliber center in the league, so it's not surprising he played as well as he did."

C Aron Baynes doesn't get too many opportunities to start. His coach doesn't want the rest of the NBA to figure out he's on par with most of the starting centers in the league.Making just his second start since joining the Detroit Pistons prior to last season, Baynes scored 20 points in place of injured Andre Drummond on Monday. That performance allowed the Pistons to remain the league's only undefeated team at home with a 104-88 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at The Palace."I put it back on everyone else. Everything they got me was in great position," Baynes said. "All the way through the team, they got me great looks and I just had to finish. On a couple of them, I didn't, so I still have some work to do."Baynes can opt out of the final year of his contract after this season and coach Stan Van Gundy, who doubles as the president of basketball operations, is well aware that Baynes will have plenty of pursuers if he enters the market.

C Aron Baynes, facing his former team for the first time, had 15 points and nine rebounds Tuesday. "He takes no prisoners," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "He's out there full bore all the time. Sometimes he's a bull in a china shop, sometimes he wins the game for you."

C Aron Baynes underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a broken nose. Baynes is averaging 4.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.

Baynes (ankle) went through a full practice Monday and is on track to make his Pistons debut within the week, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com reports.

Baynes is yet to play this preseason due to an ankle injury, but coach Stan Van Gundy said he expects the big man to make his debut against the Spurs on Sunday. That means he'll sit out Tuesday's and Wednesday's games against the Pacers and Bulls, respectively.

Baynes (ankle) could play in one of the Pistons' preseason games either Tuesday or Wednesday, NBA.com's Keith Langlois reports.

The backup center is being held out of Saturday's game, but it sounds like he will return next week. That said, the Pistons will continue to bring him along slowly, as he would only suit up in one of the games Tuesday or Wednesday, and not both.

Baynes (ankle) was a partial participant at Wednesday's practice, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com reports.

Baynes has been bothered by an ankle injury over the last couple of days, and coach Stan Van Gundy said it will likely keep him out of action Thursday. Baynes projects to serve as the primary backup center to Andre Drummond this season.

Baynes (ankle) will be limited to participating in only one practice per day when the Pistons open up two-a-days at training camp this week, MLive.com's David Mayo reports.

Baynes is working his way back from offseason cleanup surgery on his right ankle, an injury that limited his mobility while he was a member of the Spurs in 2014-15. With his new team, Baynes is expected to serve as the top backup to Andre Drummond at center, while occasionally seeing run at power forward.

Baynes underwent minor ankle surgery earlier this offseason, and he recently shed a walking boot, the Detroit Free Press reports. "(Ankle) is coming along, it's on track to where it should be," Baynes said. "I'm focused on getting healthy for training camp and then for the season. So right now, I'm not trying to do too much and just trying to take as long as I can to get ready."

Baynes was hampered by his right ankle late last season, and it forced him to miss a handful of playoff games. The surgery occurred before he signed with the Pistons, and it will likely force him to miss the upcoming FIBA Oceania Championships. Baynes has spent the summer in Detroit acclimating to his new environment, and he was recently spotted walking around with any noticeable limp or exertion. Baynes possesses the inside track on reserve center minutes, and the organization is bringing him along slowly to ensure he's fully healed by training camp.

Baynes agreed to terms with the Pistons on a three-year deal, which includes a player option for the third year, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.

After letting Greg Monroe walk, Detroit was in need of some frontcourt depth. Baynes certainly won't replace Monroe's production, but he's a solid all-around center who averaged 6.6 points and 4.5 rebounds in 16 minutes per game last season. The 28-year-old will have the option to hit free agency again in two summers after the cap is expected to rise significantly.

Baynes did not receive a qualifying offer from the Spurs, making him an unrestricted free agent, NBA.com reports.

Baynes averaged 6.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.3 blocks, and 0.2 steals in 16 minutes per game through 70 games with the Spurs in 2014-15. He's available to sign with the team of his choosing, but it's hard to see a place where Baynes could step into a large role given the tendency for teams to go small often. Baynes will likely sign with another NBA team and be a rotation piece again or sign overseas to collect more money and a bigger role.

Baynes averaged 6.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.3 blocks, and 0.2 steals in 16 minutes per game through 70 games in 2014-15.

The 28-year-old, who will be a restricted free agent this offseason, finished his third NBA season with 17 spot starts in place of a hobbled Tiago Splitter (calf). Baynes had his most efficient season yet, shooting 57 percent from the field and 87 percent from the free-throw line. With post players like Tim Duncan (39) and Boris Diaw (33) aging, and coach Gregg Popovich's preponderance to rest his veterans, Baynes could see more minutes next season if he re-signs with the team.

Baynes will be available for Game 5 against the Clippers on Tuesday, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Baynes has been limited by an ankle injury, and he played only one minute in Sunday's Game 4 loss. Coach Gregg Popovich confirmed that Baynes will not be limited in Game 5, though he did not indicate how much of a workload he'll see.

Baynes (ankle) took the court for seven minutes in Game 3 against the Clippers despite being ruled out ahead of tipoff.

Baynes was actually ruled out of Friday's game but the Spurs had a very large lead in the second half and coach Gregg Popovich decided to play him anyway. As a result, the 28-year-old should be available moving forward as the series heads to Game 4 on Sunday.

Baynes (ankle) will not play in Friday's Game 3 against the Clippers, Arash Markazi of ESPN reports.

Baynes was listed as doubtful heading into Friday so this news doesn't come as much of surprise as he continues to deal with an ankle sprain. Fellow center Tiago Splitter seems to be in store for another slight bump in minutes as a result.

Baynes (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's Game 3 against the Clippers, Mike Monroe of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Baynes, who did not play in Game 2, looks to be on track to sit out again due to a right ankle sprain. Look for Tiago Splitter to again get the start at center, with Boris Diaw likely to see big minutes off the bench (37 minutes in Game 2).

Baynes started Tuesday's game in place of Tiago Splitter (calf), and he finished with 10 points (5-8 FG), six rebounds, and one steal in 22 minutes against the Thunder.

Splitter has already missed two games is expected to be out until Friday. Matt Bonner started at center Sunday against the Warriors, but Baynes was the man Tuesday. It's anyone's guess who will get the nod Wednesday against the Rockets.

Baynes will start at center Tuesday in place of the injured Tiago Splitter (calf), the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Baynes will get the starting nod Tuesday after Matt Bonner opened with the starting unit in San Antonio's last game Sunday. Baynes has played well as a starter this year, averaging 9.7 points (on 50.5 percent shooting), 6.4 rebounds and 24.2 minutes in his 13 starts. He has been even better of late, putting up 14.7 points in just 18.7 minutes per night through three games this month.

Baynes posted 18 points, four rebounds, one steal, and two blocks in 19 minutes of action Friday against the Nuggets.

Baynes has now posted two consecutive 18-point performances. While he's averaging just 6.2 points and 4.4 rebounds this season, and these performances should be considered a fluke, his fantasy value isn't completely ridden off as a result. The Spurs have the tendency to sit their starters down the stretch, which means Baynes could have the occasional outburst moving forward. Still, his potential production would only be valuable in 16-man leagues or deeper.

Baynes scored 18 points (5-10 FG, 8-8 FT) with five rebounds and a block in 24 minutes off the bench Wednesday.

The Spurs took Orlando to the woodshed in this one, so Baynes and other members of San Antonio's second unit saw plenty of action and touches. He went the entire month of March without scoring in double digits, so don't expect him to repeat this level of production any time soon.