New Mavericks forward Santi Aldama won’t suit up for Spain in the World Cup qualifying games taking place later in August, the national team confirmed on Wednesday (Twitter link; hat tip to Eurohoops). Aldama was listed on the Spanish team’s preliminary roster for upcoming games against Portugal (Aug. 28) and Greece (Aug. 31), but has […]
Spain big man Santi Aldama has been ruled out for upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Aldama is prioritizing his recovery from mid-March knee surgery over playing in late-August qualifiers. The 7-footer is expected to be ready for Dallas Mavericks training camp at the end of September. Aldama spent the first five years of his career with the Memphis Grizzlies before a trade sent him to Dallas this offseason. Before being shut down for knee surgery last season, the forward/center had aver...
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