Santi Aldama assigned to Texas Legends for injury recovery

Dallas Mavericks forward Santi Aldama has been assigned to the Texas Legends, the team’s G League affiliate, as part of his return-to-play protocol. The move allows the Spanish forward to participate in full practices and scrimmages to prepare for his return to the Mavericks' rotation.

Aldama is recovering from an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee performed in March, which ended his previous season with the Memphis Grizzlies. After being acquired by Dallas in an offseason trade, Aldama has yet to make his debut for the Mavericks. While no specific date for his return to NBA action has been announced, his participation in G League training camp activities marks a significant step in his rehabilitation.