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• Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective host · Report · 4 h ago around the league

  Santi Aldama, whom Dallas traded for, is still not playing after offseason knee surgery.

  “Chaotic NBA Opening Week Reaction: Key Injuries & New Contenders? + Major Beef” at 36:07 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Mavericks host

• X Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) · Report · 21 h ago

  Mavericks' Cooper Flagg (shoulder) upgraded to questionable for Monday at Heat. Caleb Martin (thumb) doubtful. Out for Dallas are Santi Aldama (knee), Tarik Biberovic (heel), Dereck Lively II (foot) and Naji Marshall (illness).

  original post ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · 47 h ago

  Out, right knee surgery, return est. Oct 28

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• Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Report · Oct 23 partly checked episode

  Lively and Aldama were not part of tonight's rotation; no reason was stated. The hosts counted a nine-man rotation, 10 with Aldama.

  “FULL LIVE STREAM | Mavs vs Pacers | Dallas Mavericks Game Reaction | Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving” at 1:27:59 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Relayed report · Oct 22 partly checked episode

  While listing salaries, the host says Santi Aldama makes 17 and is not playing.

  “FULL LIVE STREAM: Mavs vs Rockets | Dallas Mavericks Game Reaction | Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving Debut” at 1:38:48 · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Analysis · Oct 19 around the league

  Dan: Dallas can piece together center minutes from Gafford, Morez Johnson, a hopefully healthy Lively and Aldama, with Flagg at the four. Naji Marshall is basically the backup point guard.

  “1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” at 1:34:04 · listen ↗

• Podcast Nick Angstadt, Locked On Mavericks · Open question · Oct 20

  The host asks how long Aldama will be out. No details on the absence are given. He also wonders whether one of the guards (de Larrea) might be the one who sits because of the wing depth.

  “The Mavs Made 1 Historic Move But This Dereck Lively II Decision Says More” at 16:21 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 4 points · Oct 16
  • Max Christie sat out this game, which the hosts attribute to rest. Santi Aldama and Dereck Lively are both still out. at 11:16
  • The hosts expect Santi Aldama to join the rotation when he returns. He adds the offensive variety May wants but no defensive impact. at 19:44
  • A host expects Aldama to join the rotation once back. He adds the offensive variety Dusty May wants but brings little on defense. at 19:44
  • Santi Aldama and Dereck Lively II are still out. A host later said there is no Lively 'for who knows how long'. at 11:17

  “Outside of Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving, the Mavs Have BIG Questions | Dallas Mavericks Postgame” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 4 points · Oct 15
  • Marcus Sasser, Santi Aldama and 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. name not confirmed at 2:14
  • The host hopes Sasser, Aldama and Morez Johnson Jr are being held out for the same preseason caution. name not confirmed at 7:54
  • The host notes that none of the players who played against the Pelicans is a floor-stretching seven-footer. He says Santi Aldama would add a lot of offensive variety. at 4:42
  • Sergio de Larrea (reported): Sergio de Larrea explained his 'Larry' nickname: it comes from his last name and was his father's nickname. Santi Aldama brought it to Dallas, and people in the organization call him Larry. at 15:52

  “This Dusty May Comment Says Everything About The Dallas Mavericks Offense We’re Seeing” · listen ↗

• Podcast Nick Angstadt, Locked On Mavericks · Report · Oct 15

  Gafford was out, Marcus Sasser was still out, and Santi Aldama and Morez Johnson Jr. were out. The host described the group as anybody 'thought of having an injury' during camp; no specific injuries were named.

  “Why the Dallas Mavericks Are SET on Naji Marshall Playing Point Guard | Mavs vs Pelicans Postgame” at 3:24 · listen ↗

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