Aldama finished Friday's 140-112 victory over the Spurs with 29 points (10-19 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes.
The Grizzlies destroyed the Spurs to the tune of a 28-point victory, and Aldama played a prominent role in the win. He logged 30 minutes despite not starting, as he was part of the main lineup once Zach Edey (nose) departed the contest. The Spaniard has scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games while scoring in double digits in four of his last five outings. His bench role limits his upside a bit, but he's a reliable performer in deep formats due to his ability to easily rack up stats.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Double-doubles in win
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Aldama contributed 20 points (9-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 129-115 win over the Spurs.
Aldama got back in the swing of things, recording his first double-double in almost a month. After a red-hot start to the season, Aldama's role has reduced over the past few weeks. He remains a key piece of their second unit and can slide seamlessly into the starting five should the opportunity arise. Over the past month, Aldama has averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 20.5 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Goes for 12 and nine in return
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Aldama (ankle) recorded 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-5 FT), nine rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes in Thursday's 119-115 loss to the Rockets.
Suiting up for the first time since Dec. 26 after missing six straight games with a sprained left ankle, Aldama saw the second-most minutes of any Grizzlies bench player and produced some useful counting statistics in his return. The poor shooting from the field and free-throw line limited the overall impact of his performance in category leagues, however. The Grizzlies are now at close to full strength in the frontcourt, but if Aldama can continue to hold down a 20-to-25-minute bench role, he could maintain some appeal as a low-end option in 12-team leagues.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Returning to action Tuesday
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Aldama (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Aldama will suit up and snap a six-game absence streak due to a sprained left ankle. The 23-year-old sustained the injury Dec. 26 after playing only three minutes during the blowout win over Toronto, and in the five outings prior to sustaining the ankle sprain, he had averaged 13.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks across 244 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Questionable for Thursday
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Aldama (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
An ankle sprain could cause Aldama to miss his seventh straight game Thursday, but the big man will have a chance to suit up. If Aldama cannot go for the Grizzlies, players such as Brandon Clarke, Jake LaRavia and Jay Huff figure to continue picking up the slack in the frontcourt against Houston.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Will remain sidelined Monday
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Aldama (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Aldama sprained his left ankle in late December and is considered week-to-week with the injury. Monday will be his sixth game missed due to the injury, and his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Rockets.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Deemed week-to-week
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The Grizzlies announced Saturday that Aldama has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week.
Aldama suffered the ankle injury in Thursday's 155-126 win over the Raptors and then sat out Friday's 132-124 victory over the Pelicans. The Grizzlies are likely to keep him out for at least a handful more games, perhaps paving the way for Jake LaRavia and Brandon Clarke to see more backup minutes at power forward behind Jaren Jackson.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Friday
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Aldama (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Pelicans.
Aldama will miss Friday's contest after leaving Memphis' previous outing against Toronto early due to a left ankle sprain. Jake LaRavia and Brandon Clarke are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Aldama's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Thunder.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Leaves early with ankle injury
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Aldama left Thursday's 155-126 win over the Raptors due to a left ankle injury and didn't return. He finished with three points (2-3 FG) and three rebounds over three minutes.
Aldama was helped back to the locker room during the first quarter of Thursday's contest, and he was unable to put much weight on his left ankle. The 23-year-old will likely undergo further testing to determine the extent of his injury. Jake LaRavia could benefit from opportunities if Aldama is forced to miss Friday's game against the Pelicans and any additional games that follow.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Heads to locker room Thursday
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Aldama was helped back to the locker room during the first quarter of Thursday's game against against the Raptors with an apparent left ankle injury, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Aldama was unable to put much weight on his left ankle after going down in the opening quarter, during which he contributed four points (2-3 FG) and three rebounds across three minutes. If the 23-year-old is unable to come back, Jake LaRavia and Luke Kennard will likely see increased roles the rest of the way.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Double-double in Thursday's rout
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Aldama finished Thursday's 144-93 victory over Golden State with a team-high 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt), 14 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 25 minutes off the bench.
It's the eighth double-double of the season for Aldama, and the fourth-year big led the Grizzlies in scoring and rebounding on the night while tying his season high in made three-pointers. He's been impressive over the last month since moving back to the bench, and across the last 14 games, he's averaging 15.1 points, 8.1 boards, 2.6 assists, 2.4 threes and 0.9 steals while shooting 57.0 percent from the floor and a stunning 55.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Steps up from bench with 19 points
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Aldama totaled 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal in 20 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 victory over the Wizards.
Aldama lost his spot in the starting lineup upon Desmond Bane's return to action, but he continues to make a case for more playing time with excellent second-unit totals. He inflicted his multi-category damage in only 20 minutes, and we've already seen Aldama's upside while logging more time with the first unit. His recent performances warrant fantasy consideration in deeper formats despite his spot in the rotation.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Notches 15 points in win
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Aldama closed with 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 win over the Pacers.
Aldama continues to shine for Memphis, and it will be interesting to see what the frontcourt rotation looks like when Zach Edey (ankle) returns, possibly as soon as Tuesday. Over his last seven games, Aldama has produced impressive averages of 15.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Nabs double-double in win
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Aldama finished Monday's 123-98 win over the Trail Blazers with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 17 rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes.
Aldama delivered his sixth double-double in 18 regular-season appearances and has totaled three over his last four outings. The 23-year-old dominated on the glass while supplying a game-high 17 rebounds and was the only player to reach the double-digit mark. In five outings since retreating to the bench, Aldama has averaged 13.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 25.2 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Strong showing off bench
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Aldama finished Wednesday's 117-111 victory over the 76ers with 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and six assists in 27 minutes.
Aldama moved back to the bench with the return of Desmond Bane to the starting lineup, but that hasn't prevented the Spaniard from putting up solid numbers every time he's on the hardwood. Even though the move back to the second unit will limit his upside considerably, Aldama continues to contribute enough to remain valuable in most formats. He's averaging 12.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game while starting in seven of his 10 appearances since the beginning of November.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Slides back to bench Sunday
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Aldama is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
With Desmond Bane (oblique) having made his return to game action in Friday's loss to Golden State, he will now replace Aldama in the starting five. The 23-year-old forward has carved out a significant role with the Grizzlies, averaging 12.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.8 steals across 29.0 minutes per game in 13 regular-season outings (11 starts).
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Excellent two-way play Wednesday
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Aldama registered 15 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 128-123 loss to the Lakers.
Aldama is making the most of Desmond Bane's absence due to an oblique injury, and he continues to deliver excellent two-way numbers every time he steps on the court. Aldama has scored in double digits while grabbing at least five rebounds in five games in a row, and he's averaging 12.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game in six November appearances.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Posts double-double
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Aldama amassed 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 131-114 victory over the Lakers.
Aldama got another start with Desmond Bane (oblique) sidelined, and the Spaniard continues to do what he does best -- rack up stats and fill the boxscore any time he gets decent minutes. Aldama has scored in double digits in five of his seven starts this season, and he's putting up 12.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.6 blocks per game when running with the first unit.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Near double-double vs. Bucks
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Aldama ended Thursday's 122-99 win over Milwaukee with 19 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes.
Aldama was inserted back into the Grizzlies' starting lineup Thursday due to injuries to Desmond Bane (oblique) and Marcus Smart (ankle). Aldama took advantage of the opportunity as he was one rebound shy of registering his second double-double of the regular season and was Memphis' second-leading scorer behind Ja Morant (26). As a starter, Aldama is averaging 14.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 30.5 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Back with first unit
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Aldama is starting Thursday night's game against the Bucks.
Aldama will make his fourth start of the season while a good chunk of the Memphis roster works to get healthy. He put together a strong showing in his last start Monday against the Bulls, finishing with 11 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and one block over 35 minutes.
