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Yahoo
8 hours ago
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Pistons Named Threat to Land Grizzlies Forward in Free Agency
Pistons Named Threat to Land Grizzlies Forward in Free Agency originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA offseason is right around the corner and the Detroit Pistons are a team to monitor this summer as they try to upgrade their roster and build off their impressive season. Advertisement Detroit was able to finish sixth in the Eastern Conference this season and they gave the New York Knicks a fight in the first round before eventually falling in six games. Despite this, it was a successful season for the Pistons as they went from having the worst record in the NBA the prior two seasons to being a playoff team. Feb 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) and forward Ausar Thompson (9) chat against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center. © Matt Marton-Imagn Images Now Detroit has some key decisions to make this summer as they look to build around their core of Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren. Of course, the Pistons could elect to make a trade for another star this offseason or they could just look to upgrade their rotation via trades and in free agency. Advertisement One player who has been linked to the Pistons is Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Grizzlies and other teams believe that the Pistons could be a threat to pursue Aldama this offseason. Aldama is a restricted free agent, which means that Memphis could match any offer he receives, though they may be willing to move on from him this summer if another team offers him too large of a contract, which Detroit could do. Detroit could be a perfect landing spot for Aldama as he would give them another big man and scorer who would likely come off the bench behind Tobias Harris. USA: Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) reacts after a three-point basket during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum.© Petre Thomas-Imagn Images This season, the 24-year-old averaged 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range. Advertisement Aldama was able to improve his numbers again this season as he continues to develop his game, especially on the offensive side and he could be a key piece off the bench for Detroit if they elect to pursue him this summer. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Boston Globe
31-03-2025
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- Boston Globe
Celtics at Grizzlies preview: Boston wraps up road trip in Memphis seeking ninth straight win
The Grizzlies, one of the West's top seeds for much of the season, are suddenly reeling after the stunning firing of coach Taylor Jenkins just weeks before the start of the playoffs. Memphis has lost five of its last six entering Monday, with the most recent loss the first under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo. Tip-off in Memphis is set for 7:30 p.m. Here's a preview. Advertisement When: Monday, 7:30 p.m. Where: FedExForum, Memphis TV, radio: NBCSB, TNT, WBZ-FM 98.5 Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Line: Boston -4.5. O/U: 236.5. CELTICS Season record: 55-19. vs. spread: 35-39. Over/under: 34-39, 1 push Last 10 games: 9-1. vs. spread: 5-5. Over/under: 5-5 GRIZZLIES Season record: 44-30. vs. spread: 38-35, 1 push. Over/under: 43-31 Last 10 games: 4-6. vs. spread: 2-8. Over/under: 5-5 TEAM STATISTICS Points per game: Boston 116.9, Memphis 122.2 Points allowed per game: Boston 107.8, Memphis 117.1 Field goal percentage: Boston .463, Memphis .481 Opponent field goal percentage: Boston .452, Memphis .458 3-point percentage: Boston .370, Memphis .368 Opponent 3-point percentage: Boston .350, Memphis .363 Stat of the day: The Celtics have an NBA-best 31-7 record in road games. Notes: Boston has won eight games in a row, 13 of its past 14, and seven straight on the road. ... Boston has been using a lineup that has 7-foot-1 Luke Kornet and 7-foot-2 Kristaps Porzingis on the floor at the same time, and that resulted in a 54-35 rebounding edge against San Antonio. Kornet had 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds in the win. ... Memphis guard Ja Morant missed six straight games before returning to action against the Lakers. He collected 22 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds in the loss. ... The Grizzlies also had a recent in-house flap, providing a viral moment when Desmond Bane shoved teammate Santi Aldama during a timeout in a win over Utah on March 25. Aldama returned to his feet and walked toward Bane before teammates separated them. 'Little disagreement,' Aldama told The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal. 'Definitely not a good look.' Advertisement Amin Touri can be reached at
Miami Herald
30-03-2025
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- Miami Herald
Celtics look to sweep 6-game road trip, take on struggling Grizzlies
The Boston Celtics appear to be in peak form as they prepare to wrap up a six-game road trip with a matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Boston has won eight games in a row overall, 13 of its past 14 and seven straight on the road. Their 121-11 victory on Saturday over the San Antonio Spurs gave the Celtics (55-19) an NBA-best 31-7 record in road games. "It just builds habits," Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said. "We haven't changed our approach and our process throughout the entire season. We just continue to build habits and the proper mindset, but it's the guys. They're competitive guys that want to win and do what it takes to win. There's nothing more important than everything that goes into the process of winning and we have a chance to do that every night." Things haven't been as smooth for Memphis (44-30) recently. Although the Grizzlies are fifth in the Western Conference standings, they have lost five of their past six. That includes a 134-127 setback on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers in the team's first game since it fired head coach Taylor Jenkins and made Tuomas Iisalo interim head coach. "I thought the difference was our start to the game," Iisalo said following the loss. "Unfortunately, the first half was not at the quality that we need in order to beat a team of this quality. That's something we have to work on. We got to get better. We know time is of the essence. ... Very simple. A lot of times you don't know what happened in the game really before watching the video, but I can already say we failed at the basics in the first half. So got to do a better job with those." Memphis guard Ja Morant missed six straight games before returning to action against the Lakers. He collected 22 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in the loss. The Grizzlies also had a recent in-house flap, providing a viral moment when Desmond Bane shoved teammate Santi Aldama during a timeout in a win over Utah on March 25. Aldama returned to his feet and walked toward Bane before teammates separated them. "Little disagreement," Aldama told The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal. "Definitely not a good look. Not going to sit here and act like it's nothing, but we talked about it. ... It would be worse if we had a bunch of guys that just sat down, twiddled their thumbs and just acted like they were just fine with the situation. We want to win. We're competitive. We just said what we said and then moved on." He added: "Just got to find a way to win games now. If that's a wake-up call, then so be it." Boston has been using a lineup that has 7-foot-1 Luke Kornet and 7-foot-2 Kristaps Porzingis on the floor at the same time, and that resulted in a 54-35 rebounding edge against San Antonio. Kornet had 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds in the win. "It just gives us a different identity," Mazzulla said. "It gives us a presence offensively and forces the other team to match up with us differently than they would have if only one of them was out there. They're both dynamic defensively in their own way: KP's rim protection, Luke's ability to navigate different matchups and different coverages." --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
07-03-2025
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Loved ones search for missing 21-year-old Southern California man
Loved ones are searching for a missing man who was last seen in East Los Angeles. Ryan Aldama, 21, was reported missing on Feb. 28. His last known location was on the 1900 block of Marengo Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Family members said Aldama, who is considered at-risk, has mental disabilities. They have not heard from him since his disappearance and are concerned for his well-being. Aldama is described as a Hispanic man standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 135 pounds. He has brown eyes, curly black hair, a beard, and a scar on his chest and right leg. He was last seen wearing a navy blue shirt, a long-sleeve green shirt and gray-colored jeans. Authorities said he may have a possible destination of the 13000 block of Virginia Avenue in Whitter. Anyone who has seen Aldama or knows his whereabouts is asked to call the LASD's Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NBC Sports
21-02-2025
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Fantasy Basketball Week 17 Waiver Wired: Payton Pritchard, Jeremy Sochan are worth adding
The NBA's return from the All-Star break was headlined by significant news in the basketball world, as Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. Add in Bobby Portis' 25-game suspension, and fantasy managers have some significant availability issues to navigate ahead of Week 17 in Yahoo leagues. Below are some low-rostered (less than 50 percent) options that should be on your radar before next week's action. Priority Adds 1. Jeremy Sochan 2. Toumani Camara 3. Stephon Castle 4. Malik Beasley 5. Quentin Grimes 6. Jose Alvarado 7. Payton Pritchard 8. Royce O'Neale 9. Max Christie 10. Santi Aldama PG/SG Payton Pritchard (49%), Boston Celtics Pritchard has been a reliable contributor for most of this season, hovering just outside the top 75 in nine-cat formats. In his most recent outing, the Celtics guard hit eight three-pointers and scored 28 points off the bench in a February 20 blowout of the 76ers. And the schedule works in Pritchard's favor, as Boston plays four games during Week 17, including a Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back against the Raptors and Pistons. With Jrue Holiday working his way back from a shoulder injury and Al Horford essentially a lock to miss one of those games, Pritchard offers good value as a potential pickup. PF/C Santi Aldama (45%), Memphis Grizzlies While his name may not be mentioned with Pritchard and Cleveland's De'Andre Hunter in the Sixth Man of the Year chatter, Aldama has played well for the Grizzlies this season. He's been a top 100 player in nine-cat formats while sitting just outside that threshold in eight-cat. While there are negatives, such as Memphis' three-game Week 17 and a jam-packed frontcourt rotation, Aldama's minutes have been reliable. The Grizzlies will play four games in weeks 18 and 19, so getting ahead of the potential rush and adding Aldama now wouldn't be the worst idea for those needing to make a run to get into their league's playoffs. SF/PF Jeremy Sochan (44%), San Antonio Spurs Look, there isn't a single 'add' that will alleviate the impact of losing Wembanyama for the rest of the season. However, for managers searching the Spurs roster for alternatives, Sochan is where they should start. He effectively served as the backup center in San Antonio's February 20 win over the Suns, logging 28 minutes off the bench and finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one blocked shot. Whether at the five or his more natural power forward position, Sochan's minutes should increase with Wembanyama out of the lineup (as they did on Thursday. Something else to watch in San Antonio's final two games of Week 16 is the impact of Charles Bassey's (nine percent rostered) potential return from a sprained MCL. If healthy, he offers a higher fantasy upside than Bismack Biyombo, who started the win over the Suns. SG/SF Max Christie (41%), Dallas Mavericks Hit hard by injuries before the All-Star break, the Mavericks remain without multiple rotation players (most notably Anthony Davis) as Week 16 concludes. Christie is one of the healthy options who stands to benefit, and he's provided sixth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats since being traded to Dallas. In six games, he's averaged 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.7 blocks, and 2.5 three-pointers in 34.5 minutes, shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 82.6 percent from the foul line. While the Mavericks only play three games during Week 17, that should not impact how fantasy managers view Christie, especially with his team down multiple contributors. PG/SG Stephon Castle (40%), San Antonio Spurs The bigs won't be the only Spurs players in position to do more with Wembanyama sidelined. While he didn't shoot the ball particularly well in San Antonio's win over Phoenix, Castle did record his first double-double as a pro. The rookie guard finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 26 minutes off the bench. And since the trade deadline, he's been a top 100 player in eight-cat formats. Between Wembanyama's injury and Devin Vassell's decreased production, Castle will have greater value in San Antonio moving forward. SG/SF Malik Beasley (40%), Detroit Pistons In his last five games, Beasley has averaged 18.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 5.0 three-pointers, shooting 47.8 percent from the field. He isn't going to provide much value beyond points and three-pointers, but the Pistons guard has shot the ball well (at least from the field; he's 50 percent at the foul line) recently. Tim Hardaway Jr. may remain the starter, but Beasley has been the superior fantasy option with Jaden Ivey (leg) sidelined. SG/SF/PF Toumani Camara (35%), Portland Trail Blazers All aboard the Camara bandwagon. While many have been enamored with the 'silly season' potential of Donovan Clingan, the second-year forward has been a fixture in Chauncey Billups' starting lineup this season. Since sitting out a January 21 win over the Heat, Camara has averaged 12.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 1.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 54.9 percent from the field and 82.6 percent from the foul line. Most recently, he racked up a career-high five steals (along with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three three-pointers) in Portland's February 20 loss to the Lakers. PG Jose Alvarado (28%), New Orleans Pelicans Alvarado is worth adding out of sheer necessity, as he'll be the starting point guard with Dejounte Murray (Achilles) done for the season. In the Pelicans' two games against the Kings before the All-Star break, 'Grand Theft Alvarado' recorded totals of 36 points, eight rebounds, 17 assists, five steals, and seven three-pointers. He shot 13-of-27 from the field in those outings and only committed one turnover. Also, Alvarado and the Pelicans are scheduled to play four games during Week 17, including a Thursday/Friday back-to-back against the Suns in Phoenix. PF/C Jaxson Hayes (27%), Los Angeles Lakers Hayes may not be an 'exciting' pickup, but the Lakers' lack of options at the center position makes him worth the risk. Since moving into the starting lineup on January 30, he's averaged 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.3 blocks in 22.4 minutes, shooting 78.6 percent from the field. While the Lakers can go small, using Dorian Finney-Smith or Jarred Vanderbilt (when he's available) at the center position, Hayes is the most reliable 'true' five on the roster. He's only failed to log at least 22 minutes twice since moving into the starting lineup, and he had to exit one of those games (February 12 at Utah) due to injury. SG/SF Quentin Grimes (22%), Philadelphia 76ers These next few games will be critical for the 76ers, who may be forced to decide whether or not to pull the plug and focus on getting guys healthy for the 2025-26 campaign. Grimes is one of the options who should not be at risk of getting shut down, and he's been productive since being traded to Philadelphia from Dallas. Hitting double figures in all five appearances, Grimes has averaged 15.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.6 blocks, and 2.0 three-pointers in nearly 33 minutes. The 76ers may only play three games during Week 17, but Grimes is worth adding, especially with his recent move into the starting lineup. SF/PF Royce O'Neale (15%), Phoenix Suns O'Neale was one of the few bright spots in Phoenix's loss to the Spurs, scoring 27 points along with six rebounds, three assists, three steals, and six three-pointers in 36 minutes. While the playing time of Bol Bol (10 minutes vs. SAS) and Ryan Dunn (20 seconds) may be inconsistent with the Suns close to full strength, O'Neale's minutes appear to be safe. He's played 30 minutes or more in six of his last seven outings, averaging 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.6 blocks, and 4.3 three-pointers in 32.4 minutes. PG/SG Kris Dunn (4%), Los Angeles Clippers Dunn isn't going to provide much scoring, and the Clippers don't need him to. However, the defensive stats are where he can offer value in deep category leagues. Dunn was responsible for a career-high six steals and one blocked shot in the Clippers' February 20 loss to the Bucks, and he's had at least two pilfers in five of his last six games since returning from a sore left knee. And there's always the possibility of Dunn catching lightning in a bottle offensively, as he did in the Clippers' February 12 win over the Grizzlies (4-of-4 from three).
