Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Logs double-double from bench
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Aldama amassed 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 win over the Suns.
Aldama spent some time on the injury report this week but has yet to miss a game. The fifth-year pro hasn't been able to grab a firm hold of a starting role during his tenure with the Grizzlies, but he has come through again and again when needed to fill gaps due to injury. Right now, Aldama can use his versatility to fill in at a few different positions, but one of those portals will close when Zach Edey (ankle) returns later this year.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Good to go Wednesday
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Aldama (shoulder) is is available for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.
Aldama had been listed as questionable due to left shoulder soreness leading up to the contest, but he's been cleared to face the Suns. The 24-year-old big man has averaged 10.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks across 21.8 minutes per game this season.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Iffy for Wednesday
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Aldama (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Aldama is dealing with a shoulder injury, which could keep him sidelined. He's had a decent start to the season thus far, averaging 10.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.4 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Strong showing off bench
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Aldama posted 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals in 22 minutes off the bench during Monday's 131-118 loss to the Warriors.
The fifth-year big set new season highs in points, assists, steals and threes with the performance, although the season is only four games old. Aldama curiously isn't seeing a significantly increased role in the frontcourt despite the absences of Zach Edey (ankle), Brandon Clarke (knee) and Vince Williams (heel), and without more than the 21.8 minutes a game he's been averaging, it'll be hard for Aldama to take a big step forward with his production. Through those four games, he's delivered 10.3 points, 7.0 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 threes.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Good to go Saturday
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Aldama (knee) is available for Saturday's game against Indiana.
Aldama will shed his questionable tag due to right knee soreness and suit up Saturday. The 24-year-old has appeared in both of Memphis' games thus far, averaging 9.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 0.5 three-pointers in 22.0 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Questionable Saturday
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Aldama (knee) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Aldama is in danger of missing his first game of the 2025-26 campaign while nursing a knee issue. He's coming off a decent all-around performance against the Pelicans, posting five points, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal in 24 minutes. If he can't play Saturday, the team will likely pivot to Olivier-Maxence Prosper and GG Jackson to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Comes off bench in season opener
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Aldama posted five points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 128-122 win over New Orleans.
Aldama ended up coming off the bench to start the regular season, backing up Jock Landale as the team's primary big men with Zach Edey (ankle) and Brandon Clarke (knee) out. Aldama led all bench players in minutes played, just one less minute than Landale, indicating that Aldama will still be an important piece in the rotation.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Shifting to bench
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Aldama is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Aldama started the first three preseason games for the Grizzlies but will move to the bench with Jaren Jackson (toe) returning to action. Jock Landale will start alongside Jackson in the frontcourt, though Aldama could still push for a starting role once the regular season begins.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Double-doubles in loss
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Aldama finished with 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists across 22 minutes during Saturday's 122-116 preseason loss to the Hawks.
Aldama filled up the stat sheet in limited minutes. He recorded a double-double while also shooting 50 percent from the floor and from beyond the arc.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Tallies 12 points in preseason loss
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Aldama closed with 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Wednesday's preseason loss to Boston.
Aldama continues to slowly climb up draft boards, thanks largely to the fact that Memphis is already dealing with injuries to multiple key players. Having proven he can be an adequate fill-in when required, the expectation is that he will be in the starting lineup, at least to begin the season. Although his upside is relatively limited, he should see enough court time to warrant a roster spot in most standard fantasy leagues.
Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Signs three-year deal with MEM
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Aldama agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million contract with the Grizzlies on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Aldama was slated to hit the open market as a restricted free agent, but the Grizzlies wasted no time locking in the standout forward for multiple seasons. The 24-year-old appeared in 65 regular-season games in 2024-25, averaging 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists on 48/37/69 shooting splits across 25.5 minutes. With Jaylen Wells and Jaren Jackson expected to start at the forward positions, Aldama should be one of the first players off the bench in 2025-26.
Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Receives qualifying offer
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The Grizzlies tendered Aldama a one-year, $5.94 million qualifying offer Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Aldama will be a restricted free agent as a result. The versatile forward is coming off the best season of his career, having averaged 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 25.5 minutes per game across 65 regular-season appearances, including 16 starts, during the 2024-25 campaign.
