Mavericks Get Tough Santi Aldama Injury Update

Marc Stein reported that the Dallas Mavericks forward/center Santi Aldama has been downgraded to doubtful. Aldama was originally upgraded to questionable but is now doubtful against the San Antonio Spurs. He is dealing with a right knee injury and had surgery on his knee last spring. Santi Aldama’s Mavericks Debut Delayed again Aldama underwent knee surgery in March of 2026. The Mavericks acquired Aldama on July 8th in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. He has yet to play a game with Dallas, as he has been dealing with this ongoing injury.