Aldama registered 28 points (11-27 FG, 6-15 3Pt), 12 rebounds, six assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 102-100 loss to the Celtics.
An ankle injury delayed his start to the 2023-24 season, but Aldama is rolling now. The 28 points mark a new season high, and he's officially hot with averages of 23.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 3.3 three-pointers over the last three games. With Brandon Clarke (Achilles) and Steven Adams (knee) likely out for the year, Aldama has a clear path to consistent playing time, even if Xavier Tillman (knee) is cleared to return soon.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Starting Sunday
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Aldama is starting Sunday's game against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Aldama posted a double-double in 36 minutes of action during Saturday's loss to the Spurs, and he'll make his first start of the season during the second half of the back-to-back set. Jacob Gilyard will retreat to the bench Sunday.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Impresses off bench Tuesday
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Aldama posted 24 points (9-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 134-107 loss to the Lakers.
Aldama was one of several Memphis reserves that took advantage of extended minutes in a blowout loss, with the third-year player delivering his best line of the season. Memphis has seemed to settle on the tandem of Bismack Biyombo and Xavier Tillman as its primary options at center, making it difficult for Aldama to see his playing time push up into the 25-to-30-minute range in more competitive games in which starting power forward Jaren Jackson isn't dealing with foul trouble. With that in mind, Aldama doesn't seem likely to see his role expand dramatically, even though he's averaging a solid 11.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 0.8 blocks in 21.0 minutes per game through five appearances this season.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Available Sunday
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Aldama (ankle) will play in Sunday's matchup against the Trail Blazers, Rob Fischer of Grind City Media reports.
Aldama will make his season debut for the Grizzlies after sitting out the first six contests with an ankle injury. Aldama will likely serve as a backup forward with scoring and rebounding upside, but his role could be expanded with good play as the team has struggled to find a successful rotation to this point.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Ruled out Friday
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Aldama (ankle) will not play in Friday's game against Portland.
Aldama has yet to make an appearance this season due to his ankle injury. His next chance to play will be Sunday in a rematch against Portland.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Doubtful for Friday
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Aldama (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against Portland.
Aldama hasn't been able to make an appearance this season due to his lingering ankle issue. When he does get the green light, he'll immediately have a shot at significant rotation minutes with Steven Adams (knee) out for the season.
Aldama (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.
Aldama has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a right ankle sprain. Jake LaRavia and David Roddy should continue to see extended minutes in Aldama's absence.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Ruled out against Washington
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Aldama (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Wizards.
Aldama will miss his third straight game to start the season due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Dallas.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Remains sidelined Friday
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Aldama (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Aldama recently sustained a mild right ankle sprain in practice and will be forced to miss a second consecutive game to begin the regular season. He's considered day-to-day, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the second half of a back-to-back set Saturday against Washington. David Roddy should continue to see increased playing time Friday.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Wednesday
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Aldama is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Pelicans due to a mild right ankle sprain and is considered day-to-day.
Aldama suffered his injury in practice but doesn't seem likely to be out long term. David Roddy and Kenneth Lofton could receive extended minutes off Memphis' bench in the frountcourt in his absence. Aldama's next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with New Orleans.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Team option exercised
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The Grizzlies exercised Aldama's fourth-year team option Monday.
This transaction was expected, and it keeps Aldama on the books through the 2024-25 season. With Steven Adams (knee) out for the entire season, both Aldama and Xavier Tillman will get the chance to step up for Memphis. Aldama should have an opportunity to be a fantasy-relevant option this year.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Impresses off bench again
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Aldama notched 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and a steal across 15 minutes off the bench in Friday's 124-116 preseason loss to the Bucks.
Aldama was one of Memphis' best players in the preseason, as he posted solid numbers regardless of whether he was a starter or a bench option. He's going to open the season as one of the leading players in the second unit, and he could have decent fantasy upside -- especially in deep formats -- due to his ability to put up solid scoring numbers in limited minutes.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Coming off bench
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Aldama is coming off the bench for Friday's preseason game against the Bucks.
The Grizzlies are still experimenting with lineups as the preseason comes to an end. Steven Adams is resting Friday, while Aldama and Xavier Tillman are vying for the backup center minutes during the regular season.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Puts up strong numbers despite loss
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Aldama notched 22 points (9-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and six assists across 22 minutes in Thursday's 103-102 preseason loss to the Hawks.
Aldama is in the mix for a regular bench role and made a strong case for that with a solid 22-point effort in a game where the coaching staff decided to rest all the regular starters except Steven Adams. Aldama made 77 appearances last season and averaged 9.0 points per game, so he should see decent minutes as a backup big man during the 2023-24 regular season, though he's most likely to play at power forward instead of center.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Moves into starting lineup
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Aldama will move into the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks.
The Grizzlies are resting several key players Thursday, and that includes Jaren Jackson Jr. Aldama is coming off a strong 2022-23 campaign and will be looking to solidify a rotation spot heading into the regular season.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Puts up 16 points in playoff loss
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Aldama logged 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds over 29 minutes during Friday's 125-85 loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
The Grizzlies struggled offensively throughout the series, aside from some bright moments, but Aldama made his presence felt in this one and stepped his game up despite coming off the bench. This was his first playoff game in double digits, but he only averaged 6.5 points and 4.3 rebounds across 16.5 minutes per contest in the series.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Off injury report
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Aldama (elbow) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Aldama was one of many Memphis players sidelined for game 82 of the regular season but has been given the green light ahead of Sunday's playoff opener. With Steven Adams (knee) unlikely to return during the postseason, Aldama should hold down a significant frontcourt role off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Out Sunday
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Aldama (elbow) won't play Sunday against the Thunder.
Aldama will be joining Jaren Jackson (elbow) on the sidelines for Sunday's game, so expect Xavier Tillman, David Roddy and Kenneth Lofton 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).
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Unlikely to go Sunday
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Aldama (elbow) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Aldama received a doubtful designation for the second consecutive game Sunday after injuring his elbow April 5. With the Grizzlies likely shorthanded Sunday, frontcourt duties could be left to Xavier Tillman, David Roddy and Kenneth Lofton.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Ruled out
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Aldama (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.
As expected, Aldama has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss at least one game due to an elbow injury he suffered during Wednesday's loss to New Orleans. With Steven Adams (knee) also still out, the Nuggets will be thin in the frontcourt. Aldama's next chance to suit up will come during Sunday's regular-season finale in Oklahoma City.
