Grizzlies' Santi Aldama likely starting Thursday
Memphis Grizzlies power forward Santi Aldama is expected to start versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, per head coach Taylor Jenkins.
Aldama is the likely starter in place of Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh, doubtful). He is averaging 10.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.1 blocks, and 1.3 3-pointers in 27.7 minutes per game as a starter this season. Brandon Clarke will remain in a role off the bench.
Aldama is now numberFire's top point-per-dollar value on Thursday's seven-game slate. He has a $3,900 salary and our models project him for 23.9 FanDuel points over 27.6 minutes. Per our NBA Heat Map, the Grizzlies’ implied total (108.5) is second-lowest out of 14 active teams today.
- Spurs' Keldon Johnson (knee) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Anthony Edwards (back) questionable for Minnesota on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Utah's Jordan Clarkson (back) out again for Friday March 28th, 2024
- Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Sam Hauser coming off the bench for Boston on Thursday March 28th, 2024
- Celtics' Jrue Holiday (shoulder) starting on Thursday, Sam Hauser coming off the bench March 28th, 2024
- John Konchar (heel) out for Memphis on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Grizzlies' Vince Williams Jr. (knee) out on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Brandon Clarke (Achilles) active for Memphis' Wednesday contest March 27th, 2024
- John Konchar (heel) doubtful for Memphis on Wednesday March 26th, 2024
- Vince Williams Jr. (knee) doubtful for Memphis' Wednesday matchup March 26th, 2024
- Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke (Achilles) could make season debut Wednesday March 26th, 2024