Hoop DossierSanti Aldama
Dallas Mavericks · Forward · 7′0″ 215 lb · age 25 · Loyola Maryland · 7th season
Season averages appear after his first game (Wed, Oct 21).
What's being said
13 items this season- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Aldama (knee) remains without a timetable to return, and head coach Dusty May said he "doesn't know yet" if the forward will play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Houston, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Reported fact ·
Max Christie sat out this game, which the hosts attribute to rest. Santi Aldama and Dereck Lively are both still out.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Prediction ·
The hosts expect Santi Aldama to join the rotation when he returns. He adds the offensive variety May wants but no defensive impact.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Reported fact ·
Santi Aldama and Dereck Lively both remain out. The hosts say Lively's return timeline is unknown.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Prediction ·
A host expects Aldama to join the rotation once back. He adds the offensive variety Dusty May wants but brings little on defense.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Reported fact ·
Max Christie sat out the Hawks game (the hosts later say it was rest). Santi Aldama is still out, and Dereck Lively is still out.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Prediction ·
A host expects Aldama to be added to the rotation. He brings the offensive variety Dusty May wants but little impact on defense.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Report ·
Santi Aldama and Lively (heard as 'Derek Lively'; likely Dereck Lively II) are still out. A host later said there is no Lively 'for who knows how long'.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Prediction ·
A host thinks Santi Aldama will be introduced into the rotation and will play. He adds offensive variety, which Dusty May wants, but does not help defensively.
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Aldama (knee) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Hawks.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Report ·
Marcus Sasser, Santi Aldama and 'Rez' (likely Morez Johnson Jr.) did not play against the Pelicans. The host says Sasser and Aldama haven't appeared at all yet this preseason. No reason was stated.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Rumor ·
The host hopes Sasser, Aldama and Rez (likely Morez Johnson Jr.) are being held out for the same preseason caution.
- Podcast Nick Angstadt, Locked On Mavericks · Report ·
Gafford was out, Marcus Sasser was still out, and Santi Aldama and Morez Johnson Jr. (heard as 'Moraes Johnson Jr.') were out. The host described the group as anybody 'thought of having an injury' during camp; no specific injuries were named.
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Game log
● = started2025-26 season (last season) · 43 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4 | @SAC W | 24 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 26 | @HOU L | 27 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 18 | ORL W | 25 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 15 | @ORL L | 30 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Jan 11 | BKN W | 33 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Jan 9 | OKC L | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Jan 7 | PHX L | 22 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 6 | SAS W | 24 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 4 | @LAL L | 31 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Jan 2 | @LAL L | 30 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec 30 | PHI L | 36 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec 28 | @WAS L | 35 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec 26 | MIL W | 30 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec 23 | @UTA W | 34 | 37 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Dec 22 | @OKC L | 25 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 43 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20 | WAS L | 36 | 37 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec 17 | @MIN W | 34 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec 15 | @LAC W | 31 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 12 | UTA L | 36 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec 7 | POR W | 28 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec 5 | LAC W | 25 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec 2 | @SAS L | 24 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov 30 | @SAC W | 22 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov 28 | @LAC W | 22 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Nov 26 | @NOP W | 24 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Nov 24 | DEN L | 33 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | @DAL W | 35 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Nov 20 | SAC W | 28 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Nov 18 | @SAS L | 26 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 15 | @CLE L | 25 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| Nov 12 | @BOS L | 24 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Nov 11 | @NYK L | 30 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov 9 | OKC L | 30 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov 7 | DAL W | 28 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Nov 5 | HOU L | 26 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 3 | DET L | 23 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 2 | @TOR L | 28 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 31 | LAL L | 26 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Oct 29 | @PHX W | 31 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Oct 27 | @GSW L | 22 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Oct 25 | IND W | 21 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | MIA L | 20 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 22 | NOP W | 24 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
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Availability
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Recent changes
- Oct 16AvailabilityDay-to-day
Who called it
Analyst trackerWaiting 3
- Waiting Locked On Mavericks (show): Santi Aldama will join Dallas's rotation once he returns.
2026-10-17 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12 - Waiting Locked On Mavericks (show): Santi Aldama will join Dallas's rotation once he is back.
2026-10-17 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12 - Waiting Locked On Mavericks (show): Santi Aldama will be added to Dallas's rotation this season.
2026-10-17 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12