Grizzlies trade Santi Aldama to Mavericks for AJ Johnson and draft picks

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic to the Dallas Mavericks. In exchange, the Grizzlies receive guard AJ Johnson, a protected first-round pick from the 2030 NBA Draft, and two future second-round picks. This marks the end of Aldama's five-season tenure with the Grizzlies, during which he averaged 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game last season. Johnson, a promising young talent, has struggled early in his career, averaging 4.9 points and 1.5 rebounds per game since being drafted in 2024. This trade reflects the Grizzlies' broader strategy of rebuilding and adding draft assets following a challenging season in which they missed the playoffs again.

• 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Memphis Grizzlies Flip Santi Aldama to Dallas Mavericks