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Mavericks' Santi Aldama will miss Spain's World Cup qualifiers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:31 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Mavericks' Santi Aldama will miss Spain's World Cup qualifiers
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Dallas Mavericks forward Santi Aldama is set to miss Spain's upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers, as announced by the Spanish Basketball Federation. Aldama, who recently underwent surgery, was unable to join the national team's training camp. The qualifiers are scheduled from August 24 to 31, with Spain facing Portugal and Greece. Despite his efforts to return, Aldama will focus on his recovery ahead of the NBA season with the Mavericks.

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  • •Santi Aldama will miss Spain's World Cup qualifying window.
  • •The qualifiers occur from August 24 to 31.
  • •Aldama underwent surgery and is prioritizing recovery.
  • •Spain will play against Portugal and Greece during the qualifiers.
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Mavericks forward Santi Aldama to miss Spain's upcoming World Cup qualifiers

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