{"id":660690,"date":"2026-03-16T05:42:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T05:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/660690\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T05:42:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T05:42:34","slug":"santi-aldama-undergoing-arthroscopic-procedure-on-knee-out-indefinitely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/660690\/","title":{"rendered":"Santi Aldama Undergoing Arthroscopic Procedure On Knee, Out Indefinitely"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/a\/aldamsa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-15_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Santi Aldama<\/a> is undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, the Grizzlies announced today (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GrizzliesPR\/status\/2033328844149498258\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter link<\/a>). As part of the procedure, he\u2019ll receive an orthobiologic injection meant to reduce discomfort in the trochlear compartment of his knee, according to the team.<\/p>\n<p>Aldama hasn\u2019t played since February 4 due to ongoing knee pain. The veteran power forward has averaged a career-high 14.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in 27.9 minutes per game in 43 appearances for Memphis this season after signing a three-year, $52.5MM contract in restricted free agency last summer. He has shot 47.9% from the floor and 35.0% from beyond the three-point line, both above his career rates.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Grizzlies\u2019 press release, Aldama is expected to make a full recovery. A more specific timeline will be provided after he undergoes the procedure.<\/p>\n<p>Aldama joins a long list of injured Grizzlies, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/moranja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-15_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ja Morant<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/pippesc02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-15_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Scotty Pippen Jr.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/claytwa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-15_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Walter Clayton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/e\/edeyza01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-15_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Zach Edey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/clarkbr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-15_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brandon Clarke<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/caldwke01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-15_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kentavious Caldwell-Pope<\/a> are all listed as out for Monday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Santi Aldama is undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, the Grizzlies announced today (Twitter link). 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