Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Slides back to bench Sunday
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Aldama is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
With Desmond Bane (oblique) having made his return to game action in Friday's loss to Golden State, he will now replace Aldama in the starting five. The 23-year-old forward has carved out a significant role with the Grizzlies, averaging 12.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.8 steals across 29.0 minutes per game in 13 regular-season outings (11 starts).
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Excellent two-way play Wednesday
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Aldama registered 15 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 128-123 loss to the Lakers.
Aldama is making the most of Desmond Bane's absence due to an oblique injury, and he continues to deliver excellent two-way numbers every time he steps on the court. Aldama has scored in double digits while grabbing at least five rebounds in five games in a row, and he's averaging 12.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game in six November appearances.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Solid output in win
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Aldama notched 12 points (5-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 128-104 win over the Wizards.
Aldama is benefiting from the absence of Desmond Bane (oblique) to handle a bigger role on offense, and he's making the most of the opportunity, similar to what he did in 2023-24. Aldama has started in each of Memphis' last five games, a span in which he's averaging 12.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 0.8 steals per contest.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Posts double-double
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Aldama amassed 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 131-114 victory over the Lakers.
Aldama got another start with Desmond Bane (oblique) sidelined, and the Spaniard continues to do what he does best -- rack up stats and fill the boxscore any time he gets decent minutes. Aldama has scored in double digits in five of his seven starts this season, and he's putting up 12.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.6 blocks per game when running with the first unit.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Not starting Saturday
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Aldama won't start Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Aldama posted 19 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and a steal in 33 minutes as a starter during Thurday's 122-99 win over the Bucks, which was his fourth start through six regular-season games this season. However, he'll shift to the bench Saturday, making room for Jake LaRavia. Aldama's had mixed results in his two games off the bench this season. On Oct. 30 versus Brooklyn, he scored two points and grabbed three rebounds in 22 minutes during a loss. On Oct. 26 versus Orlando, Aldama posted 22 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a block in 28 minutes during a win.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Near double-double vs. Bucks
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Aldama ended Thursday's 122-99 win over Milwaukee with 19 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes.
Aldama was inserted back into the Grizzlies' starting lineup Thursday due to injuries to Desmond Bane (oblique) and Marcus Smart (ankle). Aldama took advantage of the opportunity as he was one rebound shy of registering his second double-double of the regular season and was Memphis' second-leading scorer behind Ja Morant (26). As a starter, Aldama is averaging 14.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 30.5 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Back with first unit
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Aldama is starting Thursday night's game against the Bucks.
Aldama will make his fourth start of the season while a good chunk of the Memphis roster works to get healthy. He put together a strong showing in his last start Monday against the Bulls, finishing with 11 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and one block over 35 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Returning to bench Wednesday
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Aldama will join the second unit for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn.
Aldama exits the starting lineup with Ja Morant (thigh) returning to action. Morant, Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart will start alongside Jaren Jackson and Zach Edey as the Grizzlies return to health.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Back in starting five Monday
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Aldama will enter the starting lineup in Monday's matchup against the Bulls.
With Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane starting in the backcourt sans Ja Morant (thigh), Aldama will start at small forward. The 23-year-old has carved out a significant role with Memphis this season, and through three regular-season games he is averaging 17.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 blocks while shooting 63.3 percent from the floor across 27.0 minutes per game.
Aldama closed with 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and one block over 28 minutes during Saturday's 124-111 win over the Magic.
The 23-year-old scored a team-high 22 points while leading all scorers in the game besides Franz Wagner (23). Aldama has carved out a significant role with Memphis, and he even started the first two games when Jaren Jackson was out due to a hamstring injury. Aldama moved back to the bench Saturday, though it didn't prevent him from proving he could be a key depth piece for the Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Leads team in scoring
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Aldama posted 27 points (10-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 126-124 win over Utah.
Aldama got the starting nod in Memphis' regular-season opener with Jaren Jackson (hamstring) out. Aldama repaid coach Taylor Jenkins' faith by leading the team in scoring during Wednesday's narrow victory. Aldama shot 34.9 percent on 5.0 three-point attempts per contest last season and is more than capable of providing spacing for Ja Morant to attack the rim.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Strong finish to preseason
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Aldama logged 19 points (6-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes during Friday's 114-109 preseason loss to Miami.
Aldama co-led the Grizzlies in scoring Friday with Desmond Bane, and Aldama tied with Zach Edey for second-most rebounds behind Ja Morant (eight). Aldama saw an extended look during the preseason while Jaren Jackson (hamstring) was sidelined, and the former could start in some games during the 2024-25 regular season if the latter is unable to play.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Returns to starting lineup
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Aldama will start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Aldama returns to the starting lineup after Jake LaRavia took his spot Saturday in Chicago. With Jaren Jackson's (hamstring) status for the start of the regular season in question, Aldama has a clear path to consistent playing time.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Not in starting lineup Saturday
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Aldama is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Bulls.
The Grizzlies are tweaking their starting lineup for this preseason contest, and Aldama will make way for Jake LaRavia, who has been one of Memphis' standout performers in camp over the last few weeks.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Scores 11 points vs. Dallas
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Aldama finished Monday's 121-116 preseason win over the Mavericks with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 19 minutes.
Aldama was inserted into the starting lineup Monday due to Jaren Jackson (hamstring) and Vince Williams (lower leg) dealing with injuries. Aldama started 35 of 61 games during the 2023-24 regular season, averaging 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 blocks across 26.5 minutes. The 2021 first-round pick will likely begin the upcoming season in a reserve role behind Jackson and rookie center Zach Edey.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Leads team in rebounding
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Aldama recorded seven points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 25 minutes for Spain during Friday's 88-85 loss to Canada in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Aldama struggled with his outside shot during Friday's loss but still managed to lead Spain in minutes, rebounds and blocks. Across his three appearances in the Olympics, Aldama averaged 17.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks in 28.3 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Game-high 27 points in loss
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Aldama tallied 27 points (6-12 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes in Spain's 92-80 loss to Australia in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Aldama came out firing against Australia, and he converted a game-high six threes in Saturday's loss. The 23-year-old is the only player for Spain currently on an NBA roster, and he proved his position as the top option in Spain's offense in their opening matchup of the group phase. The squad still has yet to play Canada and Greece in a stacked Group A, and Aldama will likely continue to serve as the focal point of the offense moving forward.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Ruled out for Sunday
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Aldama (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Aldama will end the season on the sidelines, though that's not surprising given the Grizzlies essentially decided to shut down most of their roster in the final two weeks of the campaign. Aldama will end the 2023-24 season with averages of 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 26.5 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Friday
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Aldama (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Aldama will miss a sixth consecutive game as he continues to deal with a right foot strain. His final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against the Nuggets.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Remains out for Wednesday's game
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Aldama (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Aldama continues to deal with a right foot strain, and he'll be unavailable for a fifth consecutive game. He'll have just two more chances to suit up before the end of the regular season, with his next opportunity coming Friday against the Lakers.
