Aldama now finds himself in Dallas after spending his first five seasons in Memphis. He didn't have the best start to his NBA career. However, since entering the league as the 2021 No. 30 overall pick, Aldama's statistical contributions have steadily improved, with the 25-year-old coming off a season in which he averaged a career-best 14.0 points and 6.7 rebounds along with 2.9 assists. He isn't the best defender on the planet, but his ability to play multiple positions and fill in as a starter when needed adds to his value. The Mavericks are loaded with frontcourt depth, meaning Aldama may struggle to receive the minutes needed to remain a consistent contributor throughout the 2026-27 campaign, though he should have more than a few quality performances, assuming he stays healthy after logging just 43 regular-season games in 2025-26 due to knee surgery.