Aldama racked up 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and five rebounds over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 118-99 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Aldama was a key player for Memphis during the regular season with 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.8 three-pointers across 65 appearances, but he's been struggling in the postseason. In two games versus the Thunder, Aldama has averaged 7.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers on a combined 6-of-17 shooting from the field. Zach Edey has struggled even more, however, so the Grizzlies could be looking to shake things up in Game 3 with the team staring at a 2-0 deficit.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Notches 14 points
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Aldama chipped in 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 Play-In Game loss to the Warriors.
Aldama was a bright spot in the loss, and the Grizzlies may need even more from him Friday if Ja Morant is unable to play -- the guard tweaked his ankle in the loss, though he insists he's fine. Aldama had a terrific regular season, posting averages of 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Good to go for Play-In Game
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Aldama is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Warriors.
Aldama took a seat along with most of Memphis' other key contributors for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Mavericks, but he's primed to return to action for Tuesday's critical battle with Golden State. He's in line to come off the bench behind Jaren Jackson, but Aldama has still played an important role on the offensive side of the floor for the Grizzlies while riding with the second unit. Over his last 12 regular-season appearances, the 2021 first-rounder averaged 11.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 27.9 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Sunday
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Aldama (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
As expected, Aldama has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss the regular-season finale, marking his first absence since March 17. Almost all of Memphis' regulars will be sidelined Sunday, but they are expected to be fine for the Play-In Tournament.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Aldama (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Aldama is working through left ankle soreness and will likely be sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale. Lamar Stevens and GG Jackson would be in line to see increased work off the bench if Aldama is ruled out.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Paces second unit in win
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Aldama supplied 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 124-100 victory over the Hornets.
Aldama led the second unit in scoring Tuesday, recording his third outing with double-digit points over his last five. During that five-game span, the 24-year-old forward has averaged 13.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals across 28.8 minutes per game. Additionally, Aldama posted multiple steals for the 13th time this season.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Scores 21 points off bench Monday
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Aldama provided 21 points (8-18 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Monday's 117-103 loss to the Celtics.
Aldama reached the 20-point mark for the 10th time this season, and what's even more impressive is that nine of those outings have come when he plays off the bench. He's been an effective second-unit member throughout the season. He is averaging a solid line of 13.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and a combined 1.3 steals-plus-blocks per game when coming off the bench this season (43 appearances).
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Back to bench Saturday
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Aldama is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Lakers on Saturday.
Aldama started in the Grizzlies' last three games and averaged 11.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists over 27.0 minutes per game over that span. He'll go back to a reserve role Saturday while Zach Edey enters the starting five.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Absence streak to continue
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Aldama (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Monday will mark a sixth consecutive absence with a calf strain for Aldama, who carries no definitive timetable for a return ahead of Wednesday's tilt against Portland. With Aldama sidelined against Sacramento, Brandon Clarke and Lamar Stevens should get a rise in frontcourt minutes from the second unit.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Unlikely for Monday
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Aldama (calf) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Kings.
Aldama is likely to miss a sixth straight game due to a right calf strain. GG Jackson and Vince Williams are likely to maintain sizable roles if Aldama is unable to suit up.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Not returning Friday
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Aldama (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Aldama has been battling through a right calf strain, and Friday's absence will his sixth absence in seven games. His next chance to play is Saturday against the Heat, but a clear timeline for his return has not been established. GG Jackson, Vince Williams and Brandon Clarke should continue to see more minutes off the bench due to Aldama's absence.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Remains out
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Aldama (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Jazz.
Aldama will miss his fifth game out of his last six due to a right calf strain, and he doesn't have a timetable for his return. His next chance to play will be against the Cavaliers on Friday. Brandon Clarke (knee) is questionable, so GG Jackson may be asked to soak up extended minutes Monday.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play against New Orleans
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Aldama (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Aldama will miss a third game in the last four for the Grizzlies while dealing with a right calf strain. Memphis could turn to GG Jackson and Brandon Clarke to pick up the slack in his absence.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Moving to starting role Friday
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Aldama is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Aldama returns from a two-game absence and will automatically return to the first unit, sending Vince Williams to a bench role. Aldama is averaging 12.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 0.8 steals per game when deployed in a starting role this season (12 games).
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Goes through shootaround
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Aldama (calf) participated in Friday's morning shootaround, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.
Aldama, who has missed the past two games for Memphis, appears to be trending in the right direction. He remains questionable on the latest injury report, however. If Aldama is unable to go, the Grizzlies will need guys like Brandon Clarke and GG Jackson to step up.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Questionable for Friday
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Aldama (calf) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Aldama has missed the last two games for the Grizzlies while nursing a sore right calf. If he can't play Friday, Memphis will likely turn to Brandon Clarke and GG Jackson, who are likely to see more minutes on the floor in Dallas.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Not playing Wednesday
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Aldama (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Aldama will miss a second consecutive game with a sore right calf, meaning the Grizzlies' frontcourt will be particularly thin. Aldama's next chance to play will come against the Mavericks on Friday.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Downgraded to doubtful
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Head coach Taylor Jenkins said Aldama (calf) is unlikely to play against the Hawks on Monday, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Aldama was initially listed as questionable for Monday's game due to right calf soreness, but the injury appears severe enough for him to be sidelined. Brandon Clarke and GG Jackson would stand to see an increase in playing time off the bench should Aldama be ruled out.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Nears triple-double in spot start
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Aldama closed with 15 points (7-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt), eight rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 130-128 loss to the Spurs.
Aldama moved into the starting lineup over Zach Edey, and the Spaniard thrived in the frontcourt alongside Jaren Jackson, finishing just two rebounds away from a triple-double. Aldama has found ways to make an impact regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. He's scored in double digits in seven of his last nine contests, averaging 13.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Promoted to starting role
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Aldama is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
The Grizzlies are tweaking their frontcourt for this matchup and Aldama will get the nod at power forward, meaning Jaren Jackson will start at center and Zach Edey will run with the second unit. Aldama is averaging 12.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and a combined 1.3 steals-plus-blocks in his previous 11 starts.
