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[Saba Sports News] First it was Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert in 2023. Now, in 2025, it’s Desmond Bane and Santi Aldama making headlines.
A viral video from Wednesday captured a heated moment between the Memphis Grizzlies teammates during their game against the Utah Jazz the night before.
In the middle of a timeout huddle, Bane suddenly shoved Aldama, knocking him back into a seat on the bench. Teammates quickly stepped in to break things up, but the shouting continued from opposite ends of the bench for several seconds.
It’s unclear exactly when during the game the altercation took place, as the game clock wasn’t visible in the clip. Still, the Grizzlies rolled to a dominant 140-103 win over Utah, and the incident was largely brushed aside in the aftermath.
Memphis, now 44-28 and sitting fourth in the Western Conference, has enjoyed a reputation for strong team chemistry in recent years. But Tuesday’s flare-up between Bane and Aldama may raise some new questions.