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.

Baynes (ankle) logged 19 minutes in his return to action Sunday against the Grizzlies. He contributed four points, seven rebounds, and two blocks.

Baynes is coming back from a three-game absence, and it appears he'll be good to go, at least for the meantime. He hasn't been getting nearly enough opportunities this season to contribute in fantasy -- averaging just 6.1 points and 4.5 rebounds in 15.6 minutes per game. He may be worth keeping an eye on for daily contests whenever Tim Duncan or Tiago Splitter get the occasional rest, but other that that, his fantasy value is minimal.

Baynes (ankle) will play Sunday against the Grizzlies, Dan McCarney of the San Antonio Express-News reports

Baynes has missed the past three games with the ankle injury, but will give it a go Sunday. Expect Baynes to near his March average of 11.7 minutes per game, which are not useful for fantasy purposes.

Baynes (ankle) will not play Friday against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.

Baynes sustained a sprained ankle over the weekend and has missed the Spurs' last two games. He'll sit out again Friday with his next chance to play coming Sunday.

Baynes (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Thunder, Dan McCarney of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Baynes will miss his second straight contest due to the ankle issue after suffering the injury Sunday against the Hawks. Matt Bonner and Tiago Splitter could see an increased workload in his place, while Baynes will wait until at least Friday to return.

Baynes (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks.

Baynes sprained his ankle over the weekend and will consequently miss Tuesday's game against Dallas. With him out, Matt Bonner could see more minutes behind starting center Tiago Splitter for the time being.

Baynes will not return to Sunday's game against the Hawks after spraining his right ankle.

Baynes should be considered day-to-day moving forward until the Spurs release the severity of the injury. Jeff Ayres and Matt Bonner will likely take over for Baynes in the event that Baynes misses anymore time off the court.