Santi Aldama knocks down a 3-ball for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Comfortably in second place, the Memphis Grizzlies were relatively quiet through the NBA Trade Deadline. However, Santi Aldama knows the Grizzlies will need to evolve to stay ahead of the curve. The Western Conference’s middle class is a gauntlet,

After re-signing Santi Aldama (which I’m hearing is a priority), that money can either go toward a renegotiate-and-extend deal for Jaren Jackson Jr. or building out the rest of the roster via

Ja Morant tips the steal to Santi Aldama, who then throws a long pass to Morant for a powerful slam dunk.

All-around showing off bench

Aldama offered a fresh take on how the changes with the Grizzlies the season, career challenges, and how blending the best of both worlds will shape the future of basketball. The 24-year-old was sensitive to legacies but looks forward to seeing more of the ball since point guards are no longer the dominant hubs of previous eras.

Jaren Jackson Jr. showed why he's now the favorite for NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors, saving the Memphis Grizzlies ' 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday with a last-second block.

Taylor Jenkins is exploring how the Grizzlies can preserve Ja Morant while prioritizing Jaren Jackson Jr.'s All-NBA campaign.

Ja Morant scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked a driving floater by Orlando’s Paolo Banchero in the final second to give the Memphis Grizzlies a 105-104 win o

Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked Paolo Banchero in the final second, and the Memphis Grizzlies (37-19) completed their largest road comeback victory of the season against the Orlando Magic (28-30), 105-104, Friday night at Kia Center.