Aldama is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors due to right knee injury management.
Aldama is set for an eighth consecutive absence, and the Grizzlies don't look to be in any kind of rush to bring the big man back. With Kyle Anderson (knee) questionable for Wednesday, GG Jackson, Taylor Hendricks and Olivier-Maxence Prosper could all be lined up for extra run.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Monday
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Aldama (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Aldama will miss a seventh straight game due to a right knee injury. Taylor Hendricks could continue to see expanded minutes with Aldama sidelined. Aldama's next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Warriors.
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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 Heat.
Aldama has missed 11 of the Grizzlies' last 13 games due to a right knee injury, and his next chance to play is Monday against the Kings, though there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline for the fifth-year pro's return. Kyle Anderson (knee) and Walter Clayton (calf) should continue to see more minutes for as long as Aldama is sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Ruled out for Friday
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Aldama (knee) is out for Friday's game against Utah.
With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, the Grizzlies appear to be in no hurry to bring Aldama back. That said, his next chance to play comes Saturday in Miami. Kyle Anderson and Taylor Hendricks should take on the majority of the center minutes Friday.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Out again Wednesday
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Aldama (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Aldama is in line for a fourth consecutive absence while dealing with a right knee injury. He'll have 10 days to recover between now and the Grizzlies' next game after the All-Star break Feb. 20 against Utah.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Not playing Monday
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Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors.
Aldama is set to miss a third consecutive game due to a right knee injury, and his last opportunity to play before the All-Star game is Wednesday against the Nuggets. Kyle Anderson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper figure to be the top candidates to start Monday in Aldama's absence.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Productive in limited action
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Aldama (knee) logged 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 129-125 win over the Kings.
Aldama faced a minutes limit in his return from a four-game absence due to right knee injury management, but he was able to make the most of his playing time. Now that both Jaren Jackson and Jock Landale are out of the frontcourt picture, a big role at center is in store for Aldama down the stretch once he has his restrictions loosened. Aldama has averaged 14.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 28.2 minutes per contest in his last six games.
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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: 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.
