Santi Aldama News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

Excellent two-way play Wednesday 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.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Solid output in win 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Starting after all Aldama is in the Grizzlies' starting five for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Jake LaRavia was initially announced to take Aldama's spot in the starting five for Saturday's game, but the Grizzlies have changed course and will keep the latter with the starters. Aldama will make his fifth start of the regular season alongside Ja Morant, Jaylen Wells, Jaren Jackson and Zach Edey.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Aldama won't start Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Near double-double vs. Bucks 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Aldama Highlights vs Milwaukee Bucks

NOVEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE

Back with first unit Aldama is starting Thursday night's game against the Bucks.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to bench Wednesday Aldama will join the second unit for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Aldama proved he belongs in the Grizzlies' starting lineup Memphis’ versatile Spaniard is projected to be a starter, according to Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughs.

OCTOBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Posts double-double Aldama accumulated 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 13 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 35 minutes during Monday's 126-123 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Aldama didn't have his best shooting performance Monday, but the efficiency -- or lack of it, in this case -- is secondary given how good he looked on both ends of the court. Aldama finished just three assists away from recording a triple-double, and even though he's expected to head back to a bench role going forward, he should remain valuable in fantasy as long as he sees enough minutes due to his ability to contribute on both ends of the court.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Monday Aldama will enter the starting lineup in Monday's matchup against the Bulls.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies team-high 22 points 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.

Impact 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 with Jaren Jackson 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Aldama scores 22, Huff has career-high 18 as Grizzlies beat Magic 124-111 in home opener

Santi Aldama scored 22 points, reserve center Jay Huff added a career-high 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies built a 26-point halftime team in a 124-111 victory over the Orlando Magic o...

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santi Aldama Highlights vs Orlando Magic

OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

Not starting Saturday Aldama is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Magic.

Impact Aldama heads to the bench due to the return of Jaren Jackson, who missed the first two games of the season with a hamstring injury. However, Aldama should see consistent minutes off the bench given how good he looked when given extended playing time.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Aldama is ready to show why he deserves another long-term deal with the Grizzlies Santi Aldama’s contract is expiring, so he will have to play at a high level to secure another deal with the Memphis Grizzlies or any other...

OCTOBER 25 • KANSASCITY.COM

Leads team in scoring 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.

Impact Aldama got the starting nod in Memphis' regular-season opener with Jaren Jackson (hamstring) out. Aldama repaid coach Taylor Jenkin's 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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Deadline for offering contract extensions passed and Santi Aldama left hanging Memphis Grizzlies reluctance to extend the Spanish big man should serve as his motivation to show he belongs.

OCTOBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Santi Aldama Highlights vs Utah Jazz

OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Santi Aldama Walk Off Interview | Grizzlies at Jazz

OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Likely to start in opener Aldama is expected to start in place of Jaren Jackson (hamstring) at power forward in Wednesday's season opener versus the Jazz, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal rep...

Impact Jackson has been tending to what head coach Taylor Jenkins has referred to as a "low-grade hamstring strain" since the Grizzlies' first preseason practice, and though the standout big man is progressing well, he'll need to take part in more 5-on-5 work this week until Memphis signs off on him making his debut. With Jackson out for Wednesday and likely Friday against the Rockets in the front end of a back-to-back set, Aldama looks to be the next man up to join the second unit. Aldama should provide the Grizzlies with a floor-stretching element in the frontcourt next to rookie center Zach Edey, while Brandon Clarke should be the first big man off the bench and could serve as the top backup at both power forward and center. Aldama could have a fairly clear path to a 25-plus-minute role while Jackson is sidelined, but look for Aldama's playing time to tail off considerably once Jackson is ready to make his 2024-25 debut.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Strong finish to preseason 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.

Impact 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, but the former could start in some games during the 2024-25 regular season if the latter is unable to play.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Aldama Highlights vs Miami Heat

OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE

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Aldama scores 22, Huff has career-high 18 as Grizzlies beat Magic 124-111 in home opener