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 #7 - POWER FORWARD - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
13.5 PPG •
7.4 RPG •
3.1 APG
13.5 PPG
7.4 RPG
3.1 APG
Returning to bench Wednesday Aldama will join the second unit for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn.
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
Returns to starting lineup Aldama will start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Not in starting lineup Saturday Aldama is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Bulls.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 11 points vs. Dallas 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.
Impact Aldama was inserted into the starting lineup Monday due to Jaren Jackson (hamstring) and Vince Williams (lower leg) dealing with injuries. Aldama started in 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.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Projected to start Monday Aldama is expected to be in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Dallas, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Impact Aldama will enter the starting lineup Monday due to Jaren Jackson (hamstring) and Vince Williams (lower leg) dealing with injuries. Aldama will join the starting five of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart and rookie first-round pick Zach Edey.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Santi Aldama looks forward to Ja's return to the hardwood Santi Aldama is excited to revamp his “very good chemistry” with Ja Morant on the court.
SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Santi Aldama's growth as a defender recognized Memphis Grizzlies’ Spanish big man ranked 3rd in NBA on Basketball Index’s list of Helpers in Rim Protection.
SEPTEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
The report predicts only potential new deal between Memphis, Santi Aldama Memphis has until Oct.
SEPTEMBER 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
The report predicts only potential new deal between Memphis, Santi Aldama Memphis has until Oct.
SEPTEMBER 1 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Leads team in rebounding Aldama recorded seven points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 25 minutes during Friday's 88-85 loss to Canada in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
