Aldama (knee) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Aldama continues to make progress in his recovery from right knee surgery, though he won't be ready to suit up for Friday's meeting with Houston. Without Aldama on the floor, Zaccharie Risacher, Morez Johnson, Caleb Martin and Moussa Cisse should all continue to see extra minutes.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Unlikely to play Friday
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Aldama (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Houston.
Aldama appears to be making progress in his recovery from right knee surgery, though he's not expected to make his season debut Friday. His eventual return will leave fewer minutes available for guys like Caleb Martin and Moussa Cisse.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Downgraded to out
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Aldama (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Aldama is still waiting to make his Mavericks debut. His next chance to return from knee surgery comes Friday versus Houston.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Recalled from G League
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The Mavericks recalled Aldama (knee) from the G League's Texas Legends on Tuesday.
Aldama presumably got some practice reps in with the Legends after being assigned to the squad earlier in the day. He's still working his way back from right knee surgery he underwent in March, and he's listed as doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with the Thunder.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Aldama (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
While Aldama is unlikely to play Wednesday, he appears to be making progress after being sent down to Dallas' G League affiliate on a rehab assignment. Aldama is not expected to have a significant role in the Mavs' rotation this season.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Assigned to G League
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The Mavericks assigned Aldama (knee) to the G League's Texas Legends on Tuesday, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports.
This is all part of Aldama's return-to-play protocol. The forward is still considered week-to-week, but this is a sign that he's trending in the right direction. Look for him to be recalled shortly.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Won't play Saturday
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Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Aldama continues to ramp up in his recovery from a right knee procedure that he underwent in March. His next chance to make his 2026-27 debut is Monday against the Heat, but he should be considered week-to-week until his practice participation increases.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Ruled out for Friday
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Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Aldama has been progressing in his recovery from the right knee surgery he underwent in March. He was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice but will miss a second straight game to begin the regular season. The big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Saturday against San Antonio.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Aldama is still ramping up after undergoing right knee surgery in March, and his next chance to play will come Friday against Indiana. With the big man sidelined, Morez Johnson and Moussa Cisse could see increased playing time.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Uncertain for regular-season opener
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Aldama (knee) remains without a timetable to return, and head coach Dusty May said he "doesn't know yet" if the forward will play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Houston, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Aldama underwent right knee surgery in March and is in jeopardy of missing time to begin the regular season. He can be considered highly questionable for Wednesday's contest until further notice. If the 25-year-old is ultimately ruled out, Morez Johnson and Caleb Martin could see increased burn.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Out again Sunday
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Aldama (knee) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Aldama underwent knee surgery in March and has been limited during training camp practices. It's unclear when he'll be cleared to make his Mavericks debut. The 2021 No. 30 overall pick spent his entire career in Memphis before Dallas traded for him in July. In 278 regular-season games (82 starts), Aldama has averaged 10.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 23.4 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Limited during Saturday's practice
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Aldama (undisclosed) was limited during Saturday's practice, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reported.
Head coach Dusty May didn't elaborate, only stating Aldama is dealing with a "nagging injury." The 2021 No. 30 overall pick had spent his entire career in Memphis before being traded to Dallas in July of 2026. In 278 regular-season games, including 82 starts, he averaged 10.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 23.4 minutes per contest. His shooting acumen will allow the Mavericks to stretch the floor, and his versatility enables him to man multiple positions while playing various roles. Aldama underwent knee surgery in March, and while it's unknown if that's still a concern, fantasy managers should continue monitoring his health throughout training camp.
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Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Could be ready for camp
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Aldama (knee) is expected to be ready in time for training camp, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.
Aldama's 2025-26 campaign was cut short due to a right knee injury, which resulted in an arthroscopic procedure in mid-March. The Mavericks start practice prior to Sept. 29 because they have preseason games abroad, and it sounds like Aldama could have a good chance of featuring in those. However, Aldama will not be playing for Spain during the European qualifying for the 2027 World Cup at the end of August, per Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Decreased role likely?
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Aldama (knee) may face increased competition for minutes after the Grizzlies drafted Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The versatile forward has established himself as a valuable rotation player because of his floor spacing and offensive versatility, but Memphis' crowded frontcourt could lead to fluctuating opportunities. In addition to Boozer, the Grizzlies also selected Karim Lopez in the first round. Aldama's ultimate role may depend on potential offseason roster moves.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: To undergo season-ending procedure
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Aldama will undergo a season-ending arthroscopic procedure and receive an orthobiologic injection to address discomfort in his right knee, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Aldama, who has not appeared in a game since Feb. 4, will undergo a season-ending procedure to address his right knee injury. The fifth-year pro set career highs in points per game, rebounds per game and minutes per game this season, averaging 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 27.9 minutes per contest across 43 appearances. He is expected to make a full recovery.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Another absence coming
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Aldama (knee) is out for Friday's game against Detroit.
Aldama will miss a 17th straight game and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Monday against Chicago.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Remains out Thursday
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Aldama (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.
Aldama will miss his 16th straight game Thursday due to right knee injury management. He appeared to be moving closer to a return earlier this month, as the Grizzlies had listed him as questionable ahead of a March 3 game against the Timberwolves and even upgraded him to available for a brief period of time before downgrading him to out 30 minutes prior to opening tip. Since that contest, he hasn't been listed as anything other than out in advance of the Grizzlies' ensuing five games, which suggests he may have experienced a setback in the rehab process. The Grizzlies haven't provided further word on Aldama's status, so he can likely be viewed as doubtful for the second leg of the team's back-to-back set Friday in Detroit.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Out again Tuesday
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Aldama (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Aldama has been sidelined since Feb. 4 and has been unable to shake this knee injury. His next chance to play comes Thursday against Dallas, as Memphis continues to treat him as day-to-day.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Monday
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Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.
Aldama continues to be sidelined by a right knee injury that has prevented him from playing since Feb. 4 against the Kings. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday against the Sixers, but the fifth-year pro can be considered doubtful for that contest given the lack of a medical update from Memphis.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Another absence coming
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Aldama (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Aldama will be sidelined for a 12th straight game. He was initially cleared to play in Tuesday's game against Minnesota, only for the team to change course roughly 30 minutes before tipoff.
