There are 28 article(s) tagged Santi Aldama:

• February 2023

  • Grizzlies updates: Return target for Adams, Aldama’s swag, Kennard’s belt

    The Grizzlies hope to have Steven Adams back by the end of the upcoming road trip.

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    By Drew Hill February 27, 2023

• January 2023

  • Grizzlies podcast: Grizzlies extend winning streak to eleven

    On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies Podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Memphis’ 11-game winning streak. 

    By Drew Hill January 20, 2023

  • Herrington: Grizzlies have become a different ‘Team Alley-Oop’

    The Grizzlies are the only team in the top five in tossing oops in both half-court and transition basketball. Find you a team that can do both? Found ‘em. 

    By Chris Herrington January 12, 2023

  • Talking Grizzlies defense, sophomores and the trade market with John Hollinger

    Chris Herrington and The Athletic’s John Hollinger talk about the defensive rise of Dillon Brooks, the sophomore seasons of Santi Aldama and Ziaire Williams and how the Grizzlies might approach the trade market. 

    By Chris Herrington January 06, 2023

• December 2022

  • Adams and Aldama: A wacky friendship fueled by Spanish lessons and Bad Bunny

    Santi Aldama is trying to teach Steven Adams to speak Spanish. They are both fans of Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny. 

    By Drew Hill December 12, 2022

• October 2022

  • Herrington: Ja Morant’s team-player takeover and three more things that mattered in the Grizzlies opener

    A breakdown of last night’s season opener against the Knicks. From Morant’s team-player takeover to how Aldama can bring the offense. 

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    Grizzlies Insider: Memphis trends after opening win

    By Chris Herrington October 20, 2022

  • Grizzlies podcast: Annual season predictions!

    In the annual season predictions podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington guess the Grizzlies’ win total, an MVP winner and more. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington October 20, 2022

  • The Grizzlies are serious about improvement, not just measurable results

    Sure, the path to the top of the Western Conference is tougher this season. But measurable results aren’t the Grizzlies’ only concern. 

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    Ziaire Williams out, Dillon Brooks doubtful for Grizzlies' home opener

    By Drew Hill October 18, 2022

  • Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s absence could be instructive for Grizzlies

    Will the Grizzlies be able to play high-level defense without Jackson? Can they construct a rotation without miring themselves in unworkable combinations? 

    By Chris Herrington October 11, 2022

  • Santi’s gifts: How golf and summer workouts positioned Santi Aldama for starting role

    Santi Aldama followed the Grizzlies’ plan this summer. Now he’s in line to reap the rewards. 

    By Drew Hill October 04, 2022

• September 2022

  • Taylor Jenkins makes final plans ahead of first Grizzlies preseason game

    Taylor Jenkins said it is “to be determined” if he will use his typical starters in the first preseason game on Saturday night. 

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    Grizzlies Insider: Danny Green sees similarities between Memphis and San Antonio

    By Drew Hill September 29, 2022

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies have job openings in the frontcourt. Here are the candidates.

    With Steven Adams and Jaren Jackson Jr. presumed starters whenever available, here’s a look at each of the other candidates in the team’s frontcourt mix.

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    By Chris Herrington September 29, 2022

  • Herrington: Seven areas of intrigue as Grizzlies open training camp

    The Grizzlies gather on Monday for the annual pre-training camp and like every NBA team, they have some questions.

    By Chris Herrington September 21, 2022

• July 2022

  • From the island to the Grizzlies, Santi Aldama is ready for next NBA step

    Memphis is a long way from home. But, “I’m ready to go. I want to get some minutes and help the team win. That’s really what it’s all about,” Aldama said.

    By Drew Hill July 18, 2022

  • Herrington: What summer play says about Ziaire Williams, Kenneth Lofton Jr. and other Grizzlies

    Here’s an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses and what they might be able to contribute to the rotation and bench.

    By Chris Herrington July 14, 2022

  • Summer league observations: Aldama goes big, Grizzlies dominate Nets

    The Grizzlies took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday in Las Vegas Summer League play. 

    By Drew Hill July 12, 2022

  • Summer league observations: Aldama leads Grizzlies to low-scoring win

    Santi Aldama scored 22 to lead all scorers in the Grizzlies’ victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the lowest-scoring game of summer league so far this year. 

    By Drew Hill July 10, 2022

  • Grizzlies podcast: Overreacting to the summer opener

    Chris Herrington and Drew Hill rank each Grizzlies rookie and Santi Aldama based on projected NBA careers. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington July 06, 2022

• May 2022

  • Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1

    Taking in age and contract status, among other factors, here is a look at what the value might be for Grizzlies players ranked No. 17 to No. 9. 

    By Chris Herrington May 17, 2022

• January 2022

  • Grizzlies Mailbag Part 2: Does Desmond Bane need a better nickname?

    There are also questions (and answers) regarding Santi Aldama, De’Anthony Melton and “Whoomp!” protocol.

    By Chris Herrington January 07, 2022

• August 2021

  • Summer league: Aldama has best showing yet for Grizzlies

    Santi Aldama and Ziaire Williams combined for 27 points and 20 rebounds in win against the Bulls.

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2021

  • Herrington, Hill break down Grizz draft selections, NBA free agency

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington give a breakdown of the Grizzlies’ draft and set up for free agency. 

    By Drew Hill August 02, 2021

  • Herrington: With draft over, Grizzlies still have some roster work to do

    On Monday, free-agency negotiation period begins. The Grizzlies have other things to consider, such as sign-and-trades and other maneuvers.

    By Chris Herrington August 01, 2021

• July 2021

  • Grizzlies pick Santi Aldama: A man of mystery

    Santi Aldama may have expected to go somewhere else, but he’s thrilled to be in Memphis. 

    By Drew Hill July 30, 2021

  • Herrington: Draft night surprised because of what we thought we knew

    Now that the 2021 NBA draft is over, it’s also time to see what others thought of the Grizzlies’ picks.

    By Chris Herrington July 30, 2021