Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Available, on minutes restriction
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Aldama is available to play in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, but he'll play fewer minutes than normal, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Aldama will return from a four-game absence due to a right knee injury, but he'll have his minutes monitored. The 24-year-old forward is averaging 28.0 minutes per game this season, and it's unclear exactly how much he'll play Wednesday. Regardless, he is part of the starting lineup, per Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140, and Aldama should have a high usage rate given the absence of Jaren Jackson (recently traded) and Ja Morant (elbow).
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Iffy for Wednesday
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Aldama (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Aldama is in danger of missing a fifth straight game while dealing with a right knee injury. He'll presumably have an opportunity to prove his health in shootaround and warmups before the team provides another update on his status for Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Sitting out Monday
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Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Aldama will miss his fourth straight game while tending to a right knee injury. His continued absence should keep additional frontcourt opportunities available for Vince Williams and Jock Landale. Aldama's next chance to return will come Wednesday against the Kings.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Saturday
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Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Aldama will miss a third consecutive game (and fifth in six games) while managing a right knee injury, and his next chance to play is Monday in a rematch against Minnesota. Jock Landale should remain in the Grizzlies' starting five for as long as Aldama is sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Not starting Wednesday
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Aldama won't start against the Hornets on Wednesday.
With Jock Landale back in the starting five after a one-game absence due to personal reasons, Aldama will retreat to the second unit. Over seven appearances off the bench so far this month, the 25-year-old big man has averaged 13.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 28.4 minutes per tilt.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Iffy for Monday
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Aldama (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Aldama, who has missed the past three games for Memphis, remains day-to-day. If the big man is unable to suit up Monday, the Grizzlies will likely continue to lean on John Konchar, GG Jackson and Vince Williams.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Friday
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Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Pelicans.
This will be the second straight game on the sidelines for Aldama, which could result in another start for John Konchar and extended minutes for Vince Williams and GG Jackson. Aldama's next chance to play will come Sunday versus the Nuggets, but with that game being the first of a back-to-back set, Aldama is likely doubtful for that one.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Downgraded to doubtful
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Aldama is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Hawks with right knee soreness.
It's a downgrade from questionable for Aldama, who's not expected to play Wednesday. With Aldama likely to be unavailable, Vince Williams, GG Jackson and Jaylen Wells should all have a clearer pathway to minutes against Atlanta.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Questionable for Wednesday
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Aldama is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks due to right knee soreness.
We'll have a better idea on Aldama's status following Wednesday's shootaround, but if he's unable to give it a go, that would open up minutes for John Konchar, Vince Williams and GG Jackson. Check back closer to Wednesday's tip for official word on Aldama's status.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Starting Sunday
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Aldama is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Magic on Sunday, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Aldama will make his ninth start of the season Sunday -- and first since Dec. 28 -- while Jock Landale reverts to a bench role. As a starter this season, Aldama has averaged 18.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.5 threes over 32.9 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Good to go vs. Orlando
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Aldama (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Magic in London.
Aldama drew the questionable tag for Sunday's contest due to a right calf contusion, but the fifth-year pro has been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. In seven outings since Jan. 2, Aldama has averaged 13.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 threes over 28.4 minutes per game while operating in a reserve role.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Hits for 18 from second unit
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Aldama totaled 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 30 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Magic in Berlin.
It was Aldama's best scoring effort since Dec. 23, when he erupted for 37 points in a start against the Jazz. The fifth-year big has produced double-digit points in seven of eight games since returning to the second unit, averaging 13.4 points, 6.9 boards, 3.1 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.1 blocks in 29.4 minutes over that span.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Non-factor in loss
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Aldama recorded seven points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 117-98 loss to Phoenix.
Aldama had one of his worst performances of the season, logging under 25 minutes for the second straight game. While generally viewed as a must-roster player, Aldama's production over the past two weeks has left a little to be desired. During that time, he has averaged 12.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.0 combined steals and blocks, leaving him outside the top 130 in nine-category leagues.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Iffy for Wednesday
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Aldama is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns with right ankle soreness.
This is a new injury for Aldama, and he must have tweaked his ankle Tuesday against the Spurs. During that game, Aldama finished with 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 24 minutes. If Aldama is unable to play, the Grizzlies may need to lean on some smaller lineups.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Records double-double in bench role
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Aldama logged 12 points (4-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 120-114 loss to the Lakers.
Aldama made an appearance despite holding an injury tag leading up to the game, and his shift to the second unit allowed Jock Landale to post a decent total with the first unit. Aldama logged 31 minutes, so it appears that his reported ankle injury isn't that serious. Aside from the near-miss, Aldama's attendance record has been perfect. He's appeared in all 35 games this season and was a starter in eight of them.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Starting Tuesday vs. Utah
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Aldama is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Jazz on Tuesday.
Aldama will start for the fourth time in December while Jock Landale heads to the bench for Tuesday's contest. Aldama scored a career-high 37 points in the Grizzlies' loss to the Wizards on Saturday and has scored at least 22 points in three of his last six outings.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Not starting Saturday
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Aldama is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus the Wizards.
Aldama will return to the second unit with Cam Spencer active, so Aldama's minutes will likely be reduced to the mid-20s Saturday evening. As a reserve this season, Aldama owns averages of 12.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 triples and 1.0 steals per game.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Quiet outing in win
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Aldama produced three points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 121-103 victory over the Clippers.
Despite starting a second straight game in Zach Edey's (ankle) absence, Aldama had one of his worst performances of the season, which can primarily be attributed to the respective scoring explosions of Jaren Jackson (31) and Cam Spencer (27). After dropping exactly 22 points in his last two appearances, Aldama cooled off but will look to bounce back Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Scores 22 in starting role
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Aldama provided 22 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 130-126 loss to the Jazz.
Aldama moved to the starting lineup ahead of Friday's matchup due to the absence of Zach Edey (ankle), and the Spaniard posted an impressive line while handling a heavy workload. Aldama has scored at least 20 points in each of his three starts this season, and he might remain in that role as long as Edey is sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Will start Friday
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Aldama will start against the Jazz on Friday.
With Zach Edey (ankle) sidelined, Aldama will get the starting nod for the first time since Nov. 22. Over two starts this season, the 24-year-old big man has averaged 24.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 blocks across 31.5 minutes per contest.
