Aldama (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Aldama was initially listed as questionable due to a calf injury, but the Spanish forward has been upgraded to available, meaning he'll return from a six-game absence. He's been limited to just two appearances since the beginning of March, and he's likely to see minutes off the bench in this one.
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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: Another absence coming
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Aldama (calf) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Heat.
Aldama's absence streak will extend to five games Saturday due to a right calf strain. Aldama's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Sacramento.
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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.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Strong showing off bench
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Aldama recorded 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and three steals in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 151-148 overtime win over the Suns.
Aldama continues to be a gem for Memphis, and he actually leads the team in nine-category fantasy value over his last 10 games. In that span, Aldama has produced 13.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.6 blocks and 2.6 three-pointers on 48.5 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from the line in just 25.3 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: All-around showing off bench
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Aldama recorded 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-123 loss to Cleveland.
Despite coming off the bench, Aldama continues to play a significant role for the Grizzlies. The 24-year-old big man has averaged 13.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.5 three-pointers in 26.1 minutes over his last six games, shooting 44.1 percent from deep during this stretch. Although Zach Edey continues to start at center, that hasn't prevented Aldama from hovering around the top 100 from a fantasy perspective.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Provides spark off bench in win
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Aldama supplied 23 points (9-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 132-119 victory over the Bucks.
Aldama provided a spark off Memphis' bench with 23 points, even closing Sunday's game over Zach Edey in the fourth quarter. Aldama was close to a full-time starter for the Grizzlies to open the season, but his minutes have been sporadic with the frontcourt healthier now. That said, the 24-year-old has averaged 16.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 24.7 minutes over his past three games, so he remains a key contributor from the second unit.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Could return Monday vs. Knicks
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Aldama (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Aldama has missed the Grizzlies' last two games due to an illness, but he could make his return Monday. In the seven games prior to his absence, he averaged 11.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 21.1 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Still out Saturday
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Aldama (illness) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Jazz.
Aldama will miss his second straight contest Saturday due to an illness. GG Jackson and John Konchar will likely continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Aldama's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Knicks.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Ruled out Friday
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Aldama (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Pelicans, head coach Taylor Jenkins told Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Aldama exited Wednesday's win over Charlotte early due to this illness, and while he's not likely to miss considerable time, he won't be ready to face New Orleans. This means his next chance to suit up will come Saturday against Utah in the second leg of a back-to-back set, although it wouldn't be surprising if he misses that game as well.
