Aron gets an NBA nose job

DETROIT Pistons centre and Mareeba product Aron Baynes has had surgery to repair a broken nose.

Baynes was ruled out for Wednesday night’s preseason game against the Toronto Raptors. With a protective mask, he is expected to be available to play when Detroit opens the regular season next week at Toronto.

Milwaukee’s Orlando Johnson grabs a rebound away from Detroit Pistons’ Baynes.

Baynes broke his nose in Tuesday’s practice and had surgery the same day.

Baynes averaged 6.3 points and 4.7 rebounds last season, his first with the Pistons after three with the San Antonio Spurs.