Santi Aldama Traded to Dallas Mavericks in Six-Team NBA Deal

Santi Aldama is heading to the Dallas Mavericks after a massive six-team trade was completed in the NBA. The Spanish power forward leaves the Memphis Grizzlies and lands in Dallas alongside Marcus Sasser and the rights to Tarik Biberovic.

The move represents an important step in Aldama's career, as he joins a project with greater competitive focus where he can contribute size, outside shooting, and versatility from the power forward position. For the Mavericks, his arrival fits within their search for long, mobile players capable of spacing the floor.

The trade, one of the most complex moves in the NBA market, also involves significant pieces such as John Collins, Isaiah Stewart, D'Angelo Russell, Caris LeVert, and Khris Middleton. The Detroit Pistons acquire Collins, Gary Harris, and Taurean Prince; Memphis receives Stewart, Russell, AJ Johnson, and multiple draft picks; Milwaukee adds LeVert; Washington gets Middleton; and the Clippers obtain a second-round pick.

For Aldama, the trade to the Dallas Mavericks opens a new chapter after establishing himself as a useful rotation player in Memphis. The Spanish international will now have the opportunity to gain more prominence on a team with championship aspirations and a need for complementary frontcourt profiles.