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Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and forward Santi Aldama will miss the rest of the season after each had surgery on Tuesday. Pippen had an operation on his right big toe and Aldama had a procedure and injection to address discomfort in his right knee. The team said both procedures were successful and the players will be ready for next season.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama is set to undergo knee surgery. The team has announced that the 25-year-old Spanish forward will undergo an arthroscopic procedure and receive an orthobiologic injection to address ongoing discomfort in the trochlear compartment of his right knee.
Santi Aldama underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, the Grizzlies announced today. That included an orthobiologic injection meant to reduce discomfort in the trochlear compartment of his knee, according to the team. Aldama hasn’t played since February 4 due to ongoing knee pain.
Dustin Dopirak: Santi Aldama, Ty Jerome and Cedric Coward were all listed as doubtful and of course none of them are playing, says Tuomas Iisalo.
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) held its annual Board of Player Representatives Winter Meeting earlier today, electing Santi Aldama and Trey Murphy III as the newest Vice Presidents on its Executive Committee. Effective immediately, they will take over for Jaren Jackson Jr. and Donovan Mitchell, whose three-year terms have concluded. As part of the NBPA Executive Committee, Aldama and Murphy will help spearhead strategic planning, business affairs and key initiatives to carry out the NBPA’s work on behalf of all players. “I am excited to join the Executive Committee and get to work on the issues that impact NBA players daily,” said Santi Aldama. “My goal is to ensure every player feels supported and that we keep building on the strength and unity of this brotherhood.”
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“Stepping into this role is a great opportunity to support the players and set up the next generation for success,” said Trey Murphy III. “I look forward to learning from the other guys in the room and contributing to the continued growth of our union.” Murphy has risen from the 17th overall pick in the 2021 Draft to become a dynamic starter for the New Orleans Pelicans. The five-year veteran is deeply invested in empowering his Durham, North Carolina community, actively organizing free resources and training for local families through his annual Basketball Skills Development Clinic and Back-to-School Community Bash.
Damichael Cole: I talked to him in Sacramento. This has been bothering him for more than a couple weeks now. He said his knee wasn’t feeling good, so they went back to square one. He didn’t sound too confident that it was behind him. “We’re trending better now, so I’m happy with that.”
Damichael Cole: There’s a good chance Santi Aldama plays today. Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo said he’s hopeful. If Aldama plays, he won’t be available for his usual amount of minutes.
Grizzlies PR: Status Update: Santi Aldama is doubtful tonight vs. Atlanta.
Damichael Cole: No Ja Morant listed here. Santi Aldama is questionable again, and Ty Jerome remains out. He should be close.
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Memphis Grizzlies PR: Status Update: Ja Morant and Santi Aldama are available today against Orlando. Jahmai Mashack, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Javon Small (Two-Way Transfers) are inactive.
What has been the key this season to being more on the floor and contributing as well as you do? Jock Landale: Opportunity. Opportunity is everything. Coach Tuomas Iisalo has provided me with such, and I've really enjoyed the opportunity of playing with guys like Santiago Aldama. Just the ability to have a coach that kind of has faith in me and allows me to go out there and make mistakes and learn from them and continue to grow at 30 years old is something that's kind of unique to my situation here. And I think I always had confidence in the fact that I was going to be able to provide this kind of impact off the bench or even in a starting role at times this year. I think it was just whether or not I was going to get that opportunity that I might have been losing hope a little bit. So, at 30 years old, to be able to do this and provide impact, and probably the best year of my career has been reinvigorating, and I always knew that I'd be able to do so if given that chance.
Damichael Cole: Dillon Brooks on when he sees Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama guarding him: “It’s barbecue chicken, for sure when I see those guys. … It’s always fun when I see those guys and they get on an island with me. Especially now. Show them exactly what’s going on.”
