There are 48 article(s) tagged Santi Aldama:

• November 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: Whoa, Jay Huff and Santi Aldama

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first week of the season for the Memphis Grizzlies and the strong starts for Ja Morant, Santi Aldama and Jay Huff. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington November 01, 2024

• October 2024

  • Grizzlies Insider: Santi Aldama welcomes hard coaching from Taylor Jenkins

    Jenkins gave the Grizzlies forward an earful for his defense in Monday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls.

    By Drew Hill October 29, 2024

  • Herrington: Morant’s peak form, Edey’s rough debut in Grizzlies opener

    Chris Herrington’s four next-day reactions to the Grizzlies’ 126-124 opening win Wednesday over the Utah Jazz. The four involve Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Jay Huff and Marcus Smart.

    By Chris Herrington October 24, 2024

  • Aldama stars in Grizzlies’ opening victory. Is another breakthrough coming?

    Santi Aldama said he wasn’t worried about a contract extension. He backed up his words with his actions after a Grizzlies win on Wednesday. 

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    Morant, Aldama, Bane all top 20 points in Grizzlies win over Jazz

    Box score: Grizzlies 126, Jazz 124

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2024

  • Herrington: Aldama’s future, Clarke’s return are key early Grizzlies questions

    Extension or not, Santi Aldama and Brandon Clarke both could be crucial for the Grizzlies, especially early this season. 

    By Chris Herrington October 03, 2024

• August 2024

  • Spain eliminated by Canada in Olympic men’s basketball

    Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama scores 7 points and adds 11 rebounds in Friday’s Olympic men’s basketball game against Canada.

    By The Associated Press August 02, 2024

• July 2024

  • Santi Aldama leads Spain to victory over Greece in Olympic action

    The Memphis Grizzlies forward had 19 points and 12 rebounds.

    By The Associated Press July 30, 2024

  • Spain falls to Australia despite 27 points from Santi Aldama

    Grizzlies forward makes 6-of-8 3-pointers to lead Spain in scoring in its Olympic opener.

    By The Associated Press July 27, 2024

  • Grizzlies Insider: Memphis swaps brawn for shooting, Aldama eyes Olympics

    Memphis’ Santi Aldama and Spain will begin Olympic play Saturday with a tough test against Australia in the opener. 

    By Drew Hill July 25, 2024

• April 2024

  • Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2024 offseason roster rankings, Part 2

    Monday, Chris Herrington counted down from No. 18 to No. 9. Today, the eight most valuable members of the Grizzlies’ roster.

    By Chris Herrington April 23, 2024

• March 2024

  • Herrington: Checking in on GG Jackson, Jake LaRavia and other Grizzlies works in progress

    Here’s what’s been happening lately for five young Grizzlies of note. 

    By Chris Herrington March 26, 2024

• November 2023

  • Grizzlies podcast: Dillon Brooks drama and early season discoveries

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ upcoming clash with Dillon Brooks and look back at an impressive weekend for Santi Aldama. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington November 22, 2023

  • Who is the 28-year-old Memphis Grizzlies player development coach Santi Aldama raves about?

    Hired as a data scientist, this Grizzlies development coach works closely with some of Memphis’ blossoming players.

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    Herrington: Why Santi Aldama has become the Grizzlies’ most intriguing player

    By Drew Hill November 21, 2023

  • Herrington: Why Santi Aldama has become the Grizzlies’ most intriguing player

    The forward from Spain missed the season’s first six games with a sprained ankle but has had a big role in Memphis’ improved play of late.

    By Chris Herrington November 20, 2023

  • Grizzlies podcast: Memphis snaps losing streak

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss how the Grizzlies secured their first win of the season on Sunday night.

    By Chris Herrington, Drew Hill November 07, 2023

• October 2023

  • Herrington: Steven Adams’ return should boost Grizzlies, but frontcourt questions remain

    Given coach Taylor Jenkins’ tendency to play a 10-man rotation, Brandon Clarke’s absence leaves an obvious quartet: Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams, Santi Aldama and Xavier Tillman Sr. Can it all be so simple?

    By Chris Herrington October 09, 2023

• September 2023

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

    With Ja Morant’s 25-game league suspension, the exit of free agent Dillon Brooks and the addition of Marcus Smart, here’s what to look for as the season approaches. 

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    By Chris Herrington September 28, 2023

  • Memphis Grizzlies podcast: FIBA World Cup recap, preseason chatter

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the FIBA World Cup and discuss the state of the Grizzlies’ roster heading into the beginning of training camp.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington September 15, 2023

• August 2023

  • Grizzlies’ Aldama, Jackson duel in USA Basketball win over Spain

    Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. had solid performances for their respective countries on Sunday.

    By Parth Upadhyaya August 13, 2023

• July 2023

  • Grizzlies podcast: Summer league storylines

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the summer league performances from Jake LaRavia, David Roddy and Kenneth Lofton Jr. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington July 14, 2023

• 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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    Grizzlies Insider: Scheduling positions Memphis well for No. 2 seed

    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