Santi Aldama News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

Out Sunday Aldama (elbow) won't play Sunday against the Thunder, as expected.

Impact Aldama will be joining Jaren Jackson (elbow) on the sidelines for Sunday's game, so expect Xavier Tillman, David Roddy and Kenneth Loften to hold down the frontcourt. Tillman should return to the first unit, and he could be a target for managers seeking some boards and stocks (steals and blocks).

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Friday Aldama finished with 13 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds and one block across 16 minutes during Friday's 108-94 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Aldama returned to a bench role after making a spot start Wednesday, but he made his presence felt with an efficient performance. He ended just two boards shy of a double-double while also scoring in double digits for the third time over his last seven outings. The Spaniard averaged 8.9 points and 5.5 rebounds off the bench during March.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Aldama will play a reserve role in Friday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Aldama got the spot start in his previous game, but the Grizzlies will roll with Jaren Jackson and Xavier Tillman in their frontcourt Friday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well as starter Aldama notched 17 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 141-132 loss to the Clippers.

Impact As the Grizzlies sat Desmond Bane (foot), Jaren Jackson (calf) and Tyus Jones (foot) on the second night of a back-to-back, Aldama got his first start since Feb. 5. He almost picked up his fourth double-double of the season. When Aldama plays at least 25 minutes he is averaging 13.0 points and 7.0 rebounds. If the Grizzlies elect to rest other players to close out the season, he may be a worthwhile streaming option for rebounds.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts big double-double off bench Aldama recorded 22 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 14 rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Monday's 112-108 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Aldama came into the contest averaging just 20.2 minutes over his previous five contests, but he saw 28 minutes against Dallas and made the most of his opportunity. The big man finished with his fourth double-double of the season, registering career highs in both points and rebounds. Aldama has proven capable of providing sneaky fantasy value when given ample playing time, but he's difficult to roster with his minutes typically in the high teens or low 20s.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies vs Mavericks: Santi Aldama press conference 03.20.23

MARCH 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Jackson scores 28 as Grizzlies rally late to defeat Mavs

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, including a key layup with 17 seconds left as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-108 in Ja Morant’s first game back with th...

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sneaky production in win Aldama ended Thursday's 131-110 victory over Golden State with 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes.

Impact Aldama played at least 30 minutes for the first time in over a month, topping double digits for the second straight game. With Brandon Clarke (Achilles) done for the season and Steven Adams (knee) set to miss at least another month, Aldama should feature heavily moving forward. While Xavier Tillman is the preferred option, Aldama could provide just enough value to be looked at for streaming purposes, even in 12-team leagues.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

JaMychal Green Elbows Santi Aldama 😱

MARCH 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Fills up stat sheet Sunday Aldama finished Sunday's 119-109 loss to the Celtics with nine points (2-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes.

Impact Aldama's erratic shooting from the three-point range took a bigger performance off the table, but his ability to check off every major category made him useful enough for those that streamed him in Sunday. He's unlikely to approach 30 minutes like he did Sunday on a regular basis, however; the elevated playing time was a byproduct of starting power forward Jaren Jackson fouling out in just 20 minutes.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench Friday Aldama provided 18 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and four rebounds in 20 minutes during Friday's 128-107 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Aldama made the most of his 20 minutes off the bench Friday, missing just two shots from the field and ending with one of his best scoring marks of the campaign. The Spaniard has scored in double digits in four of his last five outings, but he should remain off the bench going forward and that should limit his upside considerably.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies vs Timberwolves: Santi Aldama press conference 02.10.23

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Morant has near triple-double as Grizzlies top Timberwolves

Ja Morant had 32 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, Desmond Bane added 20 points and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big lead through the fourth quarter and coasted to a 128-107...

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walk Off Interview with Santi Aldama after the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Returns to bench unit Aldama isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Chicago, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact Aldama will be replaced by Dillon Brooks in the starting lineup Tuesday. He is averaging 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.4 minutes across his last five games coming off the bench.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quality numbers in starting role Aldama finished Sunday's 106-103 loss to the Raptors with 15 points (5-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 32 minutes.

Impact Though Jaren Jackson (thigh) returned from a one-game absence, Aldama still drew a second consecutive start as part of an oversized lineup that also featured Xavier Tillman at center. Aldama ended up serving as the small forward on the top unit in place of Dillon Brooks, who was serving a one-game suspension. Even if Ja Morant (wrist) remains sidelined for a second straight game Tuesday against the Bulls, Aldama will likely head back to the bench and should see a steep downturn in playing time, despite faring well over his pair of starts. Between losses to the Cavaliers and Raptors, Aldama averaged 18.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 33 minutes.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in starting lineup Aldama is starting Sunday against Toronto, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact Aldama started Friday against the Cavaliers and logged 21 points, 10 rebounds, an assist and a steal in 34 minutes. Although Jaren Jackson will be back in action Sunday, Aldama will remain in the starting lineup with Dillon Brooks (suspension) unavailable.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in spot start Aldama supplied 21 points (7-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes during Thursday's 128-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Aldama moved into the starting lineup Thursday, filling in for Jaren Jackson, who was ruled out due to a thigh injury. While this is likely just a short-term move, Aldama was able to remind everyone of what he was able to do earlier in the season. However, he had logged no more than 21 minutes in eight straight games prior to this. He is fine to stream if Jackson misses more time, but beyond that, Aldama is better suited to deeper formats.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Aldama will enter the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cavs, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.

Impact This was the expected move with Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh) unavailable for Thursday's game, and Aldama could make sense as a streaming option. Through 12 starts this season, he's put in averages of 9.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 triples, 1.0 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest. Joining him in the first unit will be Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks and Xavier Tillman.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely starter Thursday Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins indicated Thursday that Aldama is in line to start at the four against the Cavaliers, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.

Impact Aldama's impending starting nod comes in place of Jaren Jackson (thigh), who is doubtful to suit up Thursday evening. Aldama's starting spot will likely only last as long as Jackson remains sidelined, and there is no indication at this point that Jackson's injury will cost him extensive action.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in 11 minutes Aldama posted zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 12 minutes during Sunday's 112-110 loss to the Suns.

Impact Aldama's role continues to shrink, having played fewer than 20 minutes in three straight games. After a red-hot start to the season, he has quickly become an afterthought in fantasy circles, clocking in as the 241st-ranked player over the past month. Should Jaren Jackson miss time at some point, Aldama would be back on the radar as a possible streaming target. Failing that, he can be left for those in deeper formats.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 17 points off bench Aldama posted 17 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes during Saturday's 130-112 win over the Pacers.

Impact Aldama had a fairly quiet first half with six points on 2-of-3 shooting from the field, adding three rebounds and a steal. The Memphis forward was a bit more aggressive in the second half, knocking down four of six shot attempts for another 11 points as the Grizzlies easily took care of Indiana on the road. Aldama finished third on the team in scoring with 17 points, his second-highest point total of the season and is shooting 55.3 percent from the field in the month of January.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Wednesday Aldama (ankle) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Hornets.

Impact Aldama has missed back-to-back games due to an ankle injury and was initially deemed questionable for Wednesday. He'll ultimately return to action against Charlotte, but it's unclear how much run he'll get. Before his brief absence, the backup big man had posted 9.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 19.9 minutes over his past 15 appearances (one start).

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs questionable tag Aldama (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Aldama was listed as doubtful prior to Sunday's game against the Kings, so his questionable tag Wednesday represents an upgrade in terms of his chances of suiting up. Should Aldama retake the floor, he would presumably slot back into a double-digit minutes bench role in the Grizzlies' frontcourt.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Aldama (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Kings.

Impact Aldama will sit for the second straight night as he continues to deal with a sore ankle. His absence will likely leave 15-to-20 minutes up for grabs, and with Brandon Clarke (hip) and Desmond Bane (toe) also out, rookies David Roddy and Jake LaRavia should be in line for increased action.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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