Grizzlies renew their contract with Spanish inside Aldama, their comprehensive skills are recognized

According to the latest report by Shams Charania, an authoritative NBA reporter, the Memphis Grizzlies have reached a three-year contract extension with team forward Sandy Aldama, which has successfully locked in the future of the Spanish insider.

Aldama, 23, ushered in a breakthrough year in his personal career in the just-concluded 2024-25 season. He averaged 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, and his overall shooting percentage reached a solid 48.3%. What is more worthy of the team's attention is that when the team's core Jaren Jackson Jr. was absent due to injury, Aldama repeatedly topped the starting position and showed reliable ability. His comprehensive skills and increasingly improved stadium influence have become an indispensable part of the Grizzlies' inside rotation. The contract renewal also reflects the Grizzlies' high recognition of Aldama's potential. This young insider from Spain has delicate skills and excellent football players. He has been steadily improving every season since entering the league. Fans noticed that the "Spanish Double Tower" combination formed by him and Jaren Jackson Jr. is expected to become an important reliance on both the Grizzlies' inside offense and defense. When the new contract was implemented, Aldama was only 26 years old and was entering the golden period of professional players. The Grizzlies were obviously optimistic that he could play a more important role in the team system.

The Grizzlies used a three-year, $52.5 million contract to keep Aldama, which not only stabilized the core rotation lineup, but also sent a clear signal to the outside world: after Morant's return, Memphis is fully committed to building a team that will be continuously competitive in the next few years. The growth trajectory of the Spanish insider is closely intertwined with the Grizzlies' rise. His successful contract renewal has laid a solid foundation for the Grizzlies to hit higher goals.