Santi Aldama is expected to sign a three-year extension to remain with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN. The new deal is expected to be worth $52 million. Aldama, a 6-foot-11 forward, was acquired by Memphis in the 2021 NBA draft with the 30th overall pick. He has worked his way into one of the team's best scorers in a reserve role.

The Memphis Grizzlies are re-signing restricted free agent big man Santi Aldama to a three-year, $52.5 million contract to keep the 24-year-old with the franchise, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Santi Aldama, who set career highs in points, rebounds, assists and steals, reached a three-year, $52.5M deal to return to the Grizzlies, sources told ESPN.