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: Good to go for Play-In Game
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Aldama is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Warriors.
Aldama took a seat along with most of Memphis' other key contributors for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Mavericks, but he's primed to return to action for Tuesday's critical battle with Golden State. He's in line to come off the bench behind Jaren Jackson, but Aldama has still played an important role on the offensive side of the floor for the Grizzlies while riding with the second unit. Over his last 12 regular-season appearances, the 2021 first-rounder averaged 11.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 27.9 minutes.
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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: Paces second unit in win
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Aldama supplied 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 124-100 victory over the Hornets.
Aldama led the second unit in scoring Tuesday, recording his third outing with double-digit points over his last five. During that five-game span, the 24-year-old forward has averaged 13.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals across 28.8 minutes per game. Additionally, Aldama posted multiple steals for the 13th time this season.
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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: Promoted to starting role
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Aldama will start at power forward in Friday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The Grizzlies will tweak their lineup Friday, elevating Aldama from the second unit and sending Zach Edey to the bench while Jaren Jackson slides over from power forward to center. Aldama had missed six straight games due to a right calf strain before returning to action in impressive fashion in Wednesday's 115-99 loss to the Trail Blazers, finishing with 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Suiting up Wednesday
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Aldama (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Aldama was initially listed as questionable due to a calf injury, but the Spanish forward has been upgraded to available, meaning he'll return from a six-game absence. He's been limited to just two appearances since the beginning of March, and he's likely to see minutes off the bench in this one.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Iffy for Wednesday
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Aldama (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Aldama is in jeopardy of missing his seventh consecutive contest due to a right calf strain. The 24-year-old's questionable tag is a step in the right direction, as he was listed as doubtful before having been ruled out for Monday's loss to the Kings. Aldama has missed eight of the club's last nine outings, and he'll likely operate under a minutes restriction whenever he returns.
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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.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Unlikely for Monday
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Aldama (calf) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Kings.
Aldama is likely to miss a sixth straight game due to a right calf strain. GG Jackson and Vince Williams are likely to maintain sizable roles if Aldama is unable to suit up.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Another absence coming
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Aldama (calf) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Heat.
Aldama's absence streak will extend to five games Saturday due to a right calf strain. Aldama's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Sacramento.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Not returning Friday
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Aldama (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Aldama has been battling through a right calf strain, and Friday's absence will his sixth absence in seven games. His next chance to play is Saturday against the Heat, but a clear timeline for his return has not been established. GG Jackson, Vince Williams and Brandon Clarke should continue to see more minutes off the bench due to Aldama's absence.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Remains out
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Aldama (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Jazz.
Aldama will miss his fifth game out of his last six due to a right calf strain, and he doesn't have a timetable for his return. His next chance to play will be against the Cavaliers on Friday. Brandon Clarke (knee) is questionable, so GG Jackson may be asked to soak up extended minutes Monday.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Sitting out Monday
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Aldama (calf) will not play Monday against the Suns.
Aldama will miss his fourth game out of his last five due to a right calf strain. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Jazz. Brandon Clarke (knee) is questionable, so GG Jackson may be asked to soak up extended minutes Monday.
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