Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Promoted to starting role
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Aldama will start at power forward in Friday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The Grizzlies will tweak their lineup Friday, elevating Aldama from the second unit and sending Zach Edey to the bench while Jaren Jackson slides over from power forward to center. Aldama had missed six straight games due to a right calf strain before returning to action in impressive fashion in Wednesday's 115-99 loss to the Trail Blazers, finishing with 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Suiting up Wednesday
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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: Iffy for Wednesday
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Aldama (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Aldama is in jeopardy of missing his seventh consecutive contest due to a right calf strain. The 24-year-old's questionable tag is a step in the right direction, as he was listed as doubtful before having been ruled out for Monday's loss to the Kings. Aldama has missed eight of the club's last nine outings, and he'll likely operate under a minutes restriction whenever he returns.
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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: Sitting out Monday
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Aldama (calf) will not play Monday against the Suns.
Aldama will miss his fourth game out of his last five due to a right calf strain. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Jazz. 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: Will play Friday
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Aldama (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Aldama will snap a two-game absence streak due to right calf soreness Friday. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 12.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals across 29.2 minutes per contest in six outings (one start) since the All-Star break.
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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: Questionable against OKC
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Aldama (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder.
Aldama is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to a sore right calf. However, with Jaren Jackson dealing with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, Aldama could receive an increased role if he's upgraded to available.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Out Monday
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Aldama (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Aldama will miss his first outing since Jan. 25 due to a right calf injury, and his next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Thunder. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 12.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists across 26.5 minutes per game in his last 10 outings (one start). Brandon Clarke and GG Jackson could see a bump in minutes due to Aldama being sidelined.
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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: Added to injury report
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Aldama is questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks due to right calf soreness.
This is a new issue for Aldama, and it comes on the heels of one of his best performance of the season -- he had 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. If Aldama is unable to play Monday, the Grizzlies could turn to Brandon Clarke to soak up some additional minutes.
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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.
