SANTI ALDAMA NEWS

Spain powers past Greece behind Sergio Llull, Santi Aldama | NBA.com Big man Santi Aldama notches a double-double to help Spain overcome Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece in Group A play.

JULY 30 • NBA.COM

Game-high 27 points in loss 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.

Impact Aldama came out firing against Australia, and he put up 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.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Star man for Spain Aldama is on the Spanish national team roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Impact Aldama was Spain's focal point during their Olympics qualifying run, averaging 17.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.5 assists in 26.5 minutes across four contests. With the 23-year-old being the only player on the roster currently signed for an NBA team, he will likely be at the heart of any success Spain achieves in Paris.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Excelling in Olympic qualifiers Aldama (foot) has suited up for the Spanish national team in all three of its Olympic qualifying tournament games thus far in July, averaging 18.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.0 blocks,...

Impact Aldama has performed well in wins over Lebanon, Angola and Finland and will help Spain secure its spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics with a win Sunday over The Bahamas. The Grizzlies shut Aldama down for the final seven games of the season with a right foot strain, but his involvement with the Spanish national team this summer suggests he'll face no restrictions once NBA training camps get underway.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Aldama (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact 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.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Aldama (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Wednesday's game Aldama (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Aldama (foot) will be inactive for Tuesday's game against San Antonio.

Impact Aldama will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right foot strain. The Grizzlies' frontcourt is currently populated by GG Jackson, Brandon Clarke and Maozinha Pereira, while Lamar Stevens (groin) is doubtful for Tuesday's contest.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out again versus 76ers Aldama (foot) will remain sidelined for Saturday's tilt against the 76ers.

Impact Aldama's absence will mark his third straight, as he continues to deal with right foot soreness. The big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday versus the Spurs.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Aldama (foot) won't play Friday against the Pistons.

Impact Aldama was a late scratch before Wednesday's surprising win over the Bucks due to right foot soreness, and the lingering issue will prevent the Spaniard from suiting up Friday -- and possibly Saturday in the second half of the back-to-back set against the 76ers. Aldama is averaging 12.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game since the beginning of March.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratched Aldama won't play in Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to right foot soreness.

Impact Aldama was previously not listed on the injury report so his absence comes as a surprise. He'll be replaced by Trey Jamison in the starting lineup. Aldama's next chance to play will come Friday against Detroit for the opening portion of a back-to-back set.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Does little in return Aldama finished Monday's 110-108 win over the Pistons with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 23 minutes.

Impact Aldama returned to the starting lineup Monday after missing Saturday's contest against the Magic due to an illness. He wasn't able to get much done on offense, but he did manage to reject three shots, which was the fifth time he's reached that mark this season. Since entering the starting lineup in January, Aldama is averaging 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 blocks over 30.2 minutes per game.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Aldama (illness) has been cleared for Monday's game against Detroit.

Impact Aldama joins a Grizzlies' frontcourt headlined by Jaren Jackson, Jake LaRavia, GG Jackson and Brandon Clarke on Monday. Aldama's production has been volatile of late, but he has been locked into a reliable 30-minute role.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Aldama (illness) has been upgraded to questionable in advance of Monday's game against Detroit.

Impact Aldama has a chance to return Monday after missing a Saturday's loss to Orlando due to illness. His status will need to be monitored, while Jake LaRavia and GG Jackson represented the Grizzlies' starting forwards in Aldama's stead Saturday.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Aldama (illness) will not play Saturday against the Magic.

Impact No surprise here, as Aldama was considered doubtful prior to this update. Jake LaRavia, GG Jackson and Lamar Stevens are candidates to receive a boost in playing time with Aldama sidelined.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Aldama is doubtful for Saturday's game against Orlando due to an illness.

Impact Aldama appeared in the Grizzlies' last six matchups, averaging 13.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 34.0 minutes per game. However, he'll likely be unavailable Saturday, which could lead to increased playing time for Jake LaRavia, GG Jackson and Lamar Stevens.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rebounder in double-double Aldama ended with 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes during Friday's 99-97 win over the Spurs.

Impact Aldama led all Grizzlies players in rebounds while ending as one of four players with 15 or more points en route to posting the lone double-double for Memphis in a winning effort. Aldama, who also handed out a trio of assists to go along with a team-high trio of threes, set a new season high in rebounds while notching his fifth double-double of the year.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hit for 27 in Wednesday's loss Aldama notched 27 points (9-18 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 137-116 loss to Golden State.

Impact It was the third-year big's best scoring performance since he dropped 28 points on the Celtics back on Nov. 19, and the six made three-pointers tied his season high. Aldama's all-around contributions continue to drive his fantasy value, and over 10 games in March he's averaging 15.3 points, 6.2 boards, 3.1 assists, 2.6 threes, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Aldama (elbow) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Aldama has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday despite dealing with nagging left elbow soreness. Aldama is averaging 12.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 33.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Golden State Aldama (elbow) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Aldama continues to deal with an elbow injury but has suited up in Memphis' last two contests. If Aldama is ruled out, Trey Jemison, John Konchar and GG Jackson are candidates to receive increased playing time.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double Aldama chipped in 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 39 minutes during Monday's 121-111 overtime loss to the Kings.

Impact Aldama finished just one rebound shy of recording a double-double, but the Spaniard still delivered a strong performance on both ends of the court, filling out the stat sheet and chipping in defensively as well. It wouldn't be surprising if Aldama holds a starting role in the final weeks of the regular season, and on that note, he's scored in double figures in seven of his last eight starts, averaging 13.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 blocks per game in that span.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face OKC Aldama (elbow) is available to face the Thunder on Saturday.

Impact The presence of Aldama will provide a boost for the Grizzlies on both ends of the court, as the Spaniard has been productive when called upon duty this season. Aldama, who sat out the loss to Charlotte on Wednesday, is averaging 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game since the beginning of March.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Aldama (elbow) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Aldama was sidelined for Wednesday's loss to Charlotte, opening up a spot for GG Jackson in the starting lineup. Memphis injury report continues to be tiresome, so it's unclear what the Grizzlies' rotation will look like until we know who's going to be available.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Aldama (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Jaren Jackson (quad), Vince Williams (knee) and Lamar Stevens (groin) will be joining Aldama on the sidelines Wednesday night, so Jake LaRavia should continue to get all the run he can handle and makes for an enticing target in daily fantasy leagues. Aldama's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Thunder.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE