Santi Aldama

Aldama enjoyed a breakout 2024-25 season, averaging 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 48.3 percent from the field, 36.8 percent from three and 69.1 percent from the line in 25.5 minutes per night. His all-around production made him an important scoring punch off the bench and a versatile contributor in fantasy, resulting in a 10th-round valuation in standard nine-category leagues on a per-game basis. This offseason, Memphis locked him in with a three-year, $52.5 million extension, reaffirming his value to the club. With Desmond Bane departing in a trade, Aldama's importance could grow, both as a scoring option and a floor-spacing forward, especially given his improved playmaking and rebounding. With the team retaining its core of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson and committing to youth and continuity, Aldama appears locked into a solid role off the bench or even an occasional spot start. Jackson could miss the beginning of the season due to turf toe, and Zach Edey (ankle) is considered questionable for Opening Night. Fantasy-wise, Aldams profiles as a dependable mid-tier forward, offering double-digit points, strong rebound and assist totals with decent shooting percentages. There's also upside for elevated production if his minutes and role expand further, depending on the health of Memphis' frontcourt. Read Past Outlooks