Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Scores 11 points vs. Dallas
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Aldama finished Monday's 121-116 preseason win over the Mavericks with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 19 minutes.
Aldama was inserted into the starting lineup Monday due to Jaren Jackson (hamstring) and Vince Williams (lower leg) dealing with injuries. Aldama started 35 of 61 games during the 2023-24 regular season, averaging 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 blocks across 26.5 minutes. The 2021 first-round pick will likely begin the upcoming season in a reserve role behind Jackson and rookie center Zach Edey.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Projected to start Monday
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Aldama is expected to be in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Dallas, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Aldama will enter the starting lineup Monday due to Jaren Jackson (hamstring) and Vince Williams (lower leg) dealing with injuries. Aldama will join the starting five of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart and rookie first-round pick Zach Edey.
Aldama recorded seven points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 25 minutes for Spain during Friday's 88-85 loss to Canada in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Aldama struggled with his outside shot during Friday's loss but still managed to lead Spain in minutes, rebounds and blocks. Across his three appearances in the Olympics, Aldama averaged 17.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks in 28.3 minutes.
Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Game-high 27 points in loss
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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.
Aldama came out firing against Australia, and he converted 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.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Star man for Spain
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Aldama is on the Spanish national team's roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Aldama was Spain's focal point during their Olympic-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 to an NBA team, he will likely be at the heart of any success Spain achieves in Paris.
Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Excelling in Olympic qualifiers
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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, 1.3 assists and 0.7 steals in 26.3 minutes per contest.
Aldama has performed well in wins over Lebanon, Angola and Finland and can 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.
Aldama (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
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.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Friday
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Aldama (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
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.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Remains out for Wednesday's game
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Aldama (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
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.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Unavailable Tuesday
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Aldama (foot) will be inactive for Tuesday's game against San Antonio.
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.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Out again versus 76ers
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Aldama (foot) will remain sidelined for Saturday's tilt against the 76ers.
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.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Friday
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Aldama (foot) won't play Friday against the Pistons.
Aldama was a late scratch before Wednesday's surprising win over the Bucks due to right foot soreness, and the lingering issue will prevent him from suiting up Friday. The third-year power forward is averaging 12.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game since the beginning of March.
