Santi Aldama Out For World Cup Qualifiers; Expected To Be Ready For Mavs Training Camp

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 averag...