SANTI ALDAMA NEWS

Locks in from three Aldama amassed 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 102-92 loss to Washington.

Impact Aldama scored nine of his 15 points from beyond the arc and knocked down three triples for just the second time in 14 games this season. He's finished in double figures in back-to-back contests but certainly isn't a lock to do so on a consistent basis. It is good to see Aldama put in work on the glass, collecting seven or more rebounds in four of his last five matchups.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards earn 4th straight victory, 102-92 over Grizzlies

Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points and Deni Avdija added 21 to lead the Washington Wizards to their fourth straight victory, 102-92 over the Memphis Grizzlies

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in win Aldama logged 12 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Friday's 114-103 win over Minnesota.

Impact Aldama returned to double-digit scoring, but he brushed up against his ceiling, as he hasn't exceeded 12 points in any of his last nine contests. Nonetheless, Aldama remains a core piece of Memphis' lineup until Jaren Jackson (foot) returns.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snatches 10 boards Aldama totaled four points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals in 27 minutes during Sunday's 103-97 win over the Wizards.

Impact Aldama battled on the glass all night and came through on the defensive end, though he did struggle to shoot the ball in this one. He typically turns in a more efficient outing on offense, as he entered Sunday's matchup having shot 9-for-17 from the field over his first two games in November.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in win Aldama produced 17 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 134-124 victory over the Nets.

Impact Aldama took only eight shots in the contest, but he made six of them (including two from beyond the arc). That allowed him to tally 17 points, just one shy of his season high. Aldama is taking advantage of a starting role in his second NBA campaign to average a solid 12.8 points, 7.5 boards and 1.3 blocks though his first four contests.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bane and Morant score 38 each as Grizzlies beat Nets 134-124

Ja Morant and Desmond Bane scored 38 points each to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 134-124 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With support from Spain, Santi Aldama flourishes in the absence of Jaren Jackson Jr. Santi Aldama got his first career start on Wednesday and performed well enough to keep his family up in Spain.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Double-double in first NBA start Aldama amassed 18 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 115-112 overtime victory over New York.

Impact The 11 boards were a career high, as Aldama put together a statement game after winning the starting power forward job for the Grizzlies in the preseason. Jaren Jackson (foot) isn't expected back before December, so Aldama should get plenty of opportunity to establish himself as a key part of the team's frontcourt after being the 30th overall pick in last year's draft.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Grizzlies' Santi Aldama on first NBA start, dunk over Julius Randle Santi Aldama had 18 points and 11 rebounds in his first NBA start and described how it felt to dunk on All-Star Julius Randle

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Morant's 34 points lead Grizzlies to OT win over Knicks

Ja Morant had 34 points and nine assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New York Knicks 115-112 in overtime in the season opener for both teams

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting season-opener Aldama will start Wednesday's season-opener against the Knicks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact Aldama will get the nod at power forward alongside Steven Adams to begin the year, and it looks as though he'll have a chance to grab hold of that spot for the foreseeable future -- at least until Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) returns from injury. It is worth noting, however, that Memphis is without both Dillon Brooks (thigh) and Ziaire Williams (knee), so it's possible coach Taylor Jenkins could use a different lineup when both players are available. Either way, it's encouraging for Aldama that he's starting over Brandon Clarke.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Option picked up The Grizzlies exercised the 2023-24 option on Aldama's rookie-scale contract Saturday.

Impact As expected, Aldama, a 2021 first-round pick, is now officially on Memphis' books through his third NBA season. Though head coach Taylor Jenkins hasn't yet confirmed a starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener against the Knicks, Aldama's usage in the preseason suggests that he'll get the starting nod at power forward over Brandon Clarke while Jaren Jackson (foot) is likely sidelined for several games to begin the campaign. Aldama saw limited action as a rookie, but he impressed in the preseason with averages of 12.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 blocks, 1.2 three-pointers and 0.4 steals in 25.2 minutes per contest while shooting 57.5 percent from the field and 81.8 percent from the free-throw line in five games.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies, Ja set sights higher after Western semis loss

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have more experience along with postseason heartbreak

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong production continues Friday Aldama compiled 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's loss to the Heat.

Impact Aldama impressed yet again, continuing to thrive as a member of the starting unit. With Jaren Jackson likely to miss at least a month of action, Aldama now appears to be the favorite to replace him in the starting lineup. While he remains largely unproven, we have seen enough over the past week to make him worth considering in the backend of standard leagues.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good again Monday Aldama recorded 21 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and six rebounds over 24 minutes Monday in a 109-97 preseason victory against the Magic.

Impact After posting 13 points and eight boards in Memphis' exhibition opener Saturday, Aldama upped his scoring output against Orlando thanks largely to knocking down four of five three-point attempts. The big man wasn't particularly productive in his rookie campaign last season, but he's already showing flashes of improvement in preseason play. He could have a bigger role to begin the season with Jaren Jackson (foot) likely out until November or December.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13, grabs eight boards Aldama scored 13 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt) with eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes versus the Bucks on Saturday.

Impact Aldama scored Memphis' first points of the game on a 27-foot three pointer in the first quarter, shortly after blocking a Bobby Portis' alley-oop layup attempt. The big man scored five of his 13 total points in the quarter to go along with two assists and the block. The only downside to Aldama's performance came in the form of four fouls, three of which were called against him in the first half.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookies, late rally lead Grizzlies over Bucks 107-102

Rookie David Roddy scored 18 points, two-way signee Kenny Lofton Jr. added 17 and the Memphis Grizzlies used a late run to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 107-102 in the opening preseason...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts against Milwaukee Aldama is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Aldama didn't impress too much as a rookie last season, but he will have a chance to show what he can do this time around. He averaged 4.1 points and 2.7 rebounds in 11.3 minutes across 32 appearances during the previous campaign.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young Grizzlies still cocky, hungrier after semifinals loss

Ja Morant borrowed a professional camera for photos of his teammates and even turned the lens on reporters covering the Memphis Grizzlies’ media day Monday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grizzlies tie Summer League scoring record, beat Nets 120-84

Santi Aldama scored 31 points, David Roddy added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies tied the Las Vegas Summer League record for points in a game in a 120-84 victory over the Brooklyn Net...

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Huge Summer League performance Aldama posted 31 points (12-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 27 minutes during Tuesday's Summer League win over the Nets.

Impact Aldama saw spot minutes as a rookie last season, averaging 4.1 points and 2.7 rebounds in 11.3 minutes across 32 appearances. While he only shot 6-for-48 from three, he showed off the long ball Tuesday. It's encouraging he's showing progress, but Aldama will still presumably be only a depth option in the frontcourt for Memphis.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero, Magic top Smith, Rockets in NBA Summer League

Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half, Caleb Houstan had 20 and the Orlando Magic breezed to a 91-77 victory over the Housto...

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Aldama (knee) is out for Friday's Game 6 against the Warriors.

Impact As expected, Aldama remains out of commission due to a sore right knee. He is not a part of the Grizzlies' regular rotation.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE