Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Puts up season-high 15 points
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Aldama totaled 15 points (5-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Sunday's 117-104 loss to the Raptors.
The big man took on a significant role off the bench in the absence of Ja Morant (suspension), putting up a season-high 15 points. Aldama's upside took a big hit this preseason, when Jaren Jackson was cleared to return from toe surgery, and his production has been rather spotty as a result. Aldama has still averaged 11.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 24.7 minutes per contest in seven games this season, so he remains worth holding in most leagues.
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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: 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: 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.
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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.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Pops for 23 as season ends
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Aldama ended Saturday's 117-115 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 23 points (9-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt), nine rebounds and three assists across 40 minutes.
Getting his first start of the playoffs with Ja Morant (hip) sidelined, Aldama topped 20 points for the first time in April, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Grizzlies from getting swept. The fourth-year big took a step forward with his level of play this season, and assuming he returns to the club as a restricted free agent, he should again have a key role in the Memphis frontcourt in 2025-26 alongside Jaren Jackson and Zach Edey.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Set to start Saturday
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Aldama is in the starting five for Saturday's Game 4 against the Thunder.
Aldama will enter the starting lineup Saturday due to Ja Morant (hip) being ruled out. Aldama has averaged 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 29.0 minutes across his 16 starting appearances this season.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Scores 14 points in defeat
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Aldama ended with 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 31 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 loss to the Thunder in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Aldama led the Grizzlies' second unit in points and rebounds Thursday, albeit in a losing effort. The 24-year-old forward has recorded 30-plus minutes and double-digit points during each of his last two appearances. He's averaging 9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 27.0 minutes per game during the first round.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Scores 10 points
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Aldama racked up 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and five rebounds over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 118-99 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Aldama was a key player for Memphis during the regular season with 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.8 three-pointers across 65 appearances, but he's been struggling in the postseason. In two games versus the Thunder, Aldama has averaged 7.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers on a combined 6-of-17 shooting from the field. Zach Edey has struggled even more, however, so the Grizzlies could be looking to shake things up in Game 3 with the team staring at a 2-0 deficit.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Notches 14 points
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Aldama chipped in 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 Play-In Game loss to the Warriors.
Aldama was a bright spot in the loss, and the Grizzlies may need even more from him Friday if Ja Morant is unable to play -- the guard tweaked his ankle in the loss, though he insists he's fine. Aldama had a terrific regular season, posting averages of 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Sunday
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Aldama (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
As expected, Aldama has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss the regular-season finale, marking his first absence since March 17. Almost all of Memphis' regulars will be sidelined Sunday, but they are expected to be fine for the Play-In Tournament.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Aldama (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Aldama is working through left ankle soreness and will likely be sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale. Lamar Stevens and GG Jackson would be in line to see increased work off the bench if Aldama is ruled out.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Scores 21 points off bench Monday
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Aldama provided 21 points (8-18 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Monday's 117-103 loss to the Celtics.
Aldama reached the 20-point mark for the 10th time this season, and what's even more impressive is that nine of those outings have come when he plays off the bench. He's been an effective second-unit member throughout the season. He is averaging a solid line of 13.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and a combined 1.3 steals-plus-blocks per game when coming off the bench this season (43 appearances).
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Back to bench Saturday
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Aldama is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Lakers on Saturday.
Aldama started in the Grizzlies' last three games and averaged 11.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists over 27.0 minutes per game over that span. He'll go back to a reserve role Saturday while Zach Edey enters the starting five.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Absence streak to continue
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Aldama (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Monday will mark a sixth consecutive absence with a calf strain for Aldama, who carries no definitive timetable for a return ahead of Wednesday's tilt against Portland. With Aldama sidelined against Sacramento, Brandon Clarke and Lamar Stevens should get a rise in frontcourt minutes from the second unit.
