Scotty Pippen Injury News & Updates

Pippen will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Saturday.

Memphis' awful injury luck continues. Based on this timetable, the earliest possible return for Pippen will be around Jan. 11 against the Nets. Pippen was projected to be the third-string point guard behind Ja Morant (ankle) and Ty Jerome (calf) to open the season, opening the door for Cam Spencer or Javon Small to step up.

Pippen (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale with Miami, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Pippen will wind up missing Memphis' final four preseason games due to the toe issue, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Opening Night on October 22. Expect more minutes for Ty Jerome with Pippen on the sidelines.

Pippen (toe) didn't play during Wednesday's preseason game against the Hornets.

Pippen hasn't played in the preseason since the loss to the Pistons on Oct. 6. He's been dealing with a toe issue, and the coaching staff appears to be taking a cautious approach moving forward. The next chance for the young guard to return will be the preseason finale against the Heat on Friday.

Pippen is out for Saturday's preseason game against the Hawks due to toe soreness, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Pippen will sit out another preseason game due to toe soreness, though it's unclear if the injury will be severe enough to keep him sidelined for more time. The Grizzlies have two more preseason games after Saturday's contest against the Hawks, followed by their regular-season opener against the Pelicans on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Pippen didn't play in Wednesday's preseason loss to the Celtics.

It appears that Pippen was simply a healthy scratch in this exhibition tilt. With Ja Morant (ankle) week-to-week, the Grizzlies are hoping that Pippen and Ty Jerome will help pick up the slack at point guard to begin the season. It's worth noting that Pippen averaged 14.2 points, 5.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 26.8 minutes per game over 21 regular-season appearances as a starter in 2024-25.

Pippen managed 13 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes during Monday's 128-112 preseason loss to Detroit.

Pippen picked up where he left off last season, playing a meaningful role despite coming off the bench. With Ja Morant (ankle) already sidelined, Pippen will likely battle newly acquired Ty Jerome for the starting point guard spot once the regular season starts. Pippen was somewhat of a revelation last season, stepping into a sizeable role as the Grizzlies once again dealt with multiple injuries to key players. Although his minutes are far from a guarantee, look for Pippen to play a relatively consistent role when all is said and done.

Pippen (back) won't play Sunday against the Mavericks.

As expected, Pippen has been downgraded from doubtful to out, along with most of the Grizzlies' regulars. There's been no indication that the backup point guard won't be available for the Play-In Tournament, though Memphis' opponent is to be determined.

Pippen is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to low back soreness.

The Grizzlies have already locked up a spot in the Play-In Tournament, so there's no point in risking some of their regular rotation members. The doubtful tag suggests Pippen might not play, and if he ends up being ruled out, Cam Spencer, John Konchar and Vince Williams could see more time in the backcourt. Other players such as Luke Kennard (knee), Desmond Bane (groin) and Ja Morant (shoulder) are also carrying doubtful tags.

Pippen won't start in Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

The 24-year-old point guard will retreat to the bench due to Ja Morant (illness) returning from a one-game absence. Pippen has averaged 12.6 points, 4.0 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 22.8 minutes per contest in his last five outings (one start).

Pippen is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Ja Morant was announced as a starter roughly 30 minutes before the 7 p.m. ET tipoff, but he was later ruled out with an illness, and now Pippen will get the nod over him instead. In 20 starts this season, Pippen is averaging 14.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.7 steals across 26.6 minutes per game.

Pippen posted 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, seven assists, one block and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 110-108 victory over the Heat.

Pippen was Memphis' leading bench scorer while also tallying a team-high seven assists during Tuesday's victory. Pippen has proven to be one of the league's most productive backup point guards recently, as he has averaged 13.3 points, 6.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 24.9 minutes across his previous 10 outings. The 24-year-old guard has also posted 53.2/52.8/82.4 shooting splits over that span.

Pippen supplied five points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Monday's 117-103 loss to the Celtics.

Pippen has been a solid contributor for the Grizzlies this season but failed to make an impact in Monday's loss against the Celtics. This was the first time the 24-year-old guard failed to crack double digits in the scoring column for the first time in his last seven games.

Pippen is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Lakers on Saturday.

Pippen started in Memphis' last three games due to the absence of Ja Morant and averaged 16.0 points, 7.3 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals over 27.3 minutes per game over that span. Morant has been given the green light to return from a six-game absence due to a hamstring injury, which will shift Pippen to the bench for Saturday's contest.

Pippen posted 17 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and five steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 125-104 loss to Oklahoma City.

Pippen was impressive in his third straight start, and he continues to show he can handle a bigger role in the rotation when needed. He's having an absolute career-best season in 2024-25, and the numbers back that up. He's scored in double digits in all but one of his last nine outings (three starts) while averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists and a combined 3.1 steals-plus-blocks per game in that stretch. As if that wasn't enough, Pippen is also shooting an impressive -- yet unsustainable -- 53.1 percent from three-point range over that nine-game stretch.

Pippen chipped in 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Friday's 128-108 loss to the Clippers.

Making his first start since March 1, Pippen drained more than two three-pointers for the first time since Feb. 5. The third-year guard has scored in double digits in six of his last seven appearances, averaging 12.6 points, 5.1 assists, 3.6 boards, 2.3 steals, 1.7 threes and 0.9 blocks over that stretch in 27.3 minutes a contest.

Pippen will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Pippen will make his 18th start of the season for the Grizzlies with Ja Morant (hamstring) still on the mend. The Vanderbilt product is averaging 13.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game as a starter during the 2024-25 campaign.

Pippen logged 18 points (7-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 115-99 loss to the Trail Blazers.

The Grizzlies began the game with Luke Kennard at the point, but he quickly gave way to Pippen, who returned after a one-game absence. Kennard and Pippen are usually the first man up when Ja Morant (hamstring) is out, although Pippen is usually the first choice when healthy. While his results pale in comparison to Morant, he's a serviceable source of assists and points when he sees at least 25 minutes.

Pippen (wrist) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

After missing Monday's loss to the Kings with a wrist injury, Pippen will return to the lineup for the Grizzlies in Portland. The 24-year-old guard has a consistent role with Memphis this season, averaging 9.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 47 percent from the floor and 36.9 percent from deep.

Pippen (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Pippen missed Monday's loss to the Kings due to left wrist soreness, although that was just the second time he missed a game in 2024-25. With Pippen questionable and Ja Morant (hamstring) out, Luke Kennard is expected to see more minutes in the backcourt.

Pippen (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Sacramento.

Pippen will miss just his second outing on the season due to left wrist soreness. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Portland. Luke Kennard will likely see an uptick in playing time due to Pippen being sidelined.

Pippen (wrist) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Kings.

Pippen is dealing with left wrist soreness, which may have developed during the Grizzlies' 125-91 win over the Heat on Saturday. With Ja Morant (hamstring) sidelined, Pippen would be slated to see a heavier workload off the bench with Luke Kennard starting. However, if Pippen cannot play, then Vince Williams could be in line to see more minutes off the bench instead.

Pippen produced 11 points (4-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists, one block and two steals across 29 minutes during Saturday's 125-91 win over the Heat.

Luke Kennard got the start at point guard due to the absence of Ja Morant (shoulder), but Pippen ended up delivering an excellent stat line. He was the primary playmaking option off the bench and orchestrated the offense beautifully when on the court, which led to him ending with double-digit assists for the eighth time this season. As good as he was Saturday, however, fantasy managers must be cautious with what Pippen can bring to the table. His role is inconsistent, and his minutes would shrink considerably if Morant is eligible to return Monday against the Kings.

Pippen closed Sunday's 107-104 win over the Pelicans with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes.

Pippen has been starting here and there every time Ja Morant has been forced to miss time, but he's been playing well off the bench in recent games, too. He's recorded double-digit points in three of his last four outings with the second unit, and he's achieved that goal in four of his six outings in March so far, including a 12-point, seven-assist effort in his lone start over that stretch. Pippen's value is directly tied to Morant's availability, but if he manages to continue playing at this level, then Pippen could have some value -- although limited -- in deep leagues as a streaming option as well.

Pippen supplied 15 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 120-103 loss to the Thunder.

Despite coming off the bench, Pippen was one of the standout performers for the Grizzlies, as he recorded three or more tallies in four of the five major categories while also showing an efficient touch from the floor. Pippen doesn't have a big role off the bench if Ja Morant is available, so fantasy managers should see Pippen as a potential streaming option, but not much else in most formats.

Pippen (toe) is available for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Pippen popped up on Tuesday's injury report due to left toe soreness, but the issue isn't severe enough for him to be sidelined for Wednesday's contest. He's averaged 6.7 points, 3.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 14.6 minutes per game since the beginning of February.

Pippen (toe) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Pippen has played a significant role for the Grizzlies this season, especially when Ja Morant (shoulder) can't play, who is also listed as questionable for this game. The 24-year-old guard has missed only one game during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 9.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game. If he can't go Wednesday, Memphis may have to lean on Luke Kennard in the backcourt.

Pippen is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Hawks on Monday.

Pippen started in Saturday's 130-128 loss to the Spurs, and he finished with 12 points, seven assists, four rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes. Even with Ja Morant (shoulder) ruled out for Monday's game, Pippen will come off the bench while Luke Kennard enters the Grizzlies' starting five.

Pippen supplied 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 130-128 loss to the Spurs.

Pippen entered the starting lineup due to the absence of Ja Morant (shoulder) and posted a solid stat line, ending just three assists away from a double-double. It's unclear if Morant will have to spend some time on the sidelines, but Pippen's fantasy value for the upcoming games will be directly tied to Morant's availability. Pippen is averaging 13.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game when deployed in a starting role.

Pippen is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

The Grizzlies will be shorthanded in the backcourt due to the absence of both Ja Morant (shoulder) and Desmond Bane (hip), so Pippen will takeover as the floor general. He's averaging 13.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game when deployed in a starting role this season.

Pippen finished Sunday's 132-119 victory over Milwaukee with nine points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-5 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and four steals across 23 minutes.

With Ja Morant out with a shoulder injury, Pippen handed out his most assists since dishing out 12 during the Dec. 8 win over Washington. The second-year guard hasn't started a game since Jan. 6 despite Morant's absence, but Pippen has maintained a stable role in Memphis' rotation. That said, Pippen has reached double-digit scoring figures in just one of his last 12 games and doesn't have a clear pathway to consistent fantasy value while Desmond Bane is healthy for the Grizzlies.

Pippen closed with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and two steals over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 victory over the Hornets.

Pippen failed to score in just his second game this season during Wednesday's victory. Since moving back to the bench, Pippen is averaging 3.6 points, 3.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 15.0 minutes across seven appearances.

Pippen will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Houston, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

With Ja Morant (shoulder) returning from a five-game absence streak Thursday, Pippen will slide back to the bench. Over his last 10 outings (six starts), the 24-year-old has averaged 12.9 points, 4.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 23.8 minutes per contest.

Pippen logged 18 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five boards, five steals, four assists and a block in 28 minutes of action during the 119-104 win over the Grizzlies on Monday.

The third-year guard has excelled as a starter this season, and his performance with the first unit in Monday's contest was no different. He particularly shined on the defensive side of the ball, where he set a career high mark in steals. Ja Morant (shoulder), Desmond Bane (ankle) and Marcus Smart (finger) have murky return timetables, but so long as they remain sidelined, Pippen should remain firmly in the first unit. His next outing comes Thursday against the Rockets.

Pippen closed Saturday's 121-113 loss to the Warriors with 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 27 minutes.

Pippen offered solid production overall Saturday, filling the box score and hitting double digits in scoring for the seventh time in his last eight appearances for the Grizzlies. The 24-year-old guard should continue running with Memphis' first unit at the one while starting point guard Ja Morant nurses a shoulder injury, putting Pippen in position for enhanced fantasy value in the interim. Through 15 games as a starter in 2024-25, Pippen has averaged 13.7 points, 5.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.4 threes in 26.2 minutes.

Pippen posted two points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 117-112 victory over the Suns.

Ja Morant is week-to-week with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, and Pippen is likely to continue starting in the meantime. His production over his past two starts has left a lot to be desired, however, as he averaged just 6.0 points, 4.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 1.5 blocks and 0.5 three-pointers.

Pippen is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Pippen will make his 12th start of the regular season Sunday due to Ja Morant being sidelined with a shoulder injury. As a starter, Pippen has averaged 15.0 points, 6.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals over 26.9 minutes per contest.

Pippen finished Thursday's 155-126 victory over Toronto with 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists and four steals in 21 minutes.

Pippen may have had a so-so shooting night, missing seven of the 12 shots he took in the win against the Raptors, but he continues to make an impact defensively, with four steals, which is the second time he's accomplished that feat this season. Pippen averages 1.1 steals per game, with 10.8 points per contest.

Pippen will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

With Ja Morant returning to game action, Pippen will retreat to the bench. The 24-year-old delivered an efficient performance in his spot start in Saturday's win over the Hawks, during which he posted 22 points (9-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and two steals across 33 minutes. Pippen should still see significant playing time off the bench, as he has averaged 20.1 minutes per game in the second unit thus far.

Pippen finished with 22 points (9-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 128-112 win over Atlanta.

Pippen shifted into the starting lineup, replacing Ja Morant who was sidelined due to a back injury. The promotion afforded Pippen significant playing time, during which he delivered his best game in almost a month. Prior to Saturday, Pippen had exceeded 20 minutes only once in the past nine games. If Morant is forced to miss more time, Pippen should continue to see an uptick in minutes and quite possibly, production.

Pippen is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Pippen is set to make his 11th start of the season in this matchup as injury concerns continue to plague Morant. Pippen is averaging 14.3 points, 5.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game in his 10 previous starts.

Pippen is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nets.

Ja Morant is back and starting after a one-game absence, so Pippen will return to his regular second-unit role in this contest. Pippen is averaging 8.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game when coming off the bench this season.

Pippen accumulated 14 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 win over the Wizards.

Pippen showed Memphis' depth on a night where both teams were depleted with injuries. Thanks to Pippen, the Grizzlies have gone 7-4 without star Ja Morant's (back) services, as the Vanderbilt product has performed admirably during his absences. Despite his success as a fill-in, Pippen's numbers don't merit fantasy consideration, barring a significant absence from Morant.

Pippen will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Wizards.

With Ja Morant (back) and Desmond Bane (toe) sidelined, Pippen will get the starting nod. In nine starts this season, the 24-year-old has averaged 14.3 points, 5.2 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 26.9 minutes per contest.

Pippen ended Sunday's 136-121 win over Indiana with four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in 11 minutes.

Pippen's minutes continue to trend in the wrong direction with the Grizzlies getting healthier. He's seen 14 or fewer minutes in three of the past four games, so he'll be a hard player to trust in fantasy formats while Ja Morant is upright. Plus, it doesn't help that the Grizzlies use such a large rotation.

Pippen will come off the bench in Friday's game against the Pelicans.

With Ja Morant (knee) returning to game action, Pippen will retreat to his normal role off the bench. In his last five outings (four starts), the 24-year-old averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 58.5 percent across 25.4 minutes per game. It wouldn't come as a surprise if Morant remains under a minutes restriction, meaning Pippen could still see an uptick in playing time off the bench.

Pippen will start Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

With Ja Morant (knee) out again, Pippen will get another crack in the starting lineup. In seven starts this season, Pippen has averaged 14.1 points, 4.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 26.1 minutes per game.

Pippen isn't starting Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

As anticipated, Pippen will return to his usual bench role following the return of Ja Morant from a hip injury. Pippen had a solid run with the first unit, averaging 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.1 steals in eight starts.

Pippen closed Saturday's 142-131 win over the Bulls with 30 points (13-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and 10 assists across 31 minutes.

Pippen hadn't been putting up good scoring numbers of late, as he had failed to surpass the 15-point mark in four of his previous five contests. However, Pippen bounced back admirably and notched his best scoring mark of the campaign -- and by a wide margin. Pippen has been playing well as the starting point guard in place of Ja Morant (hip), and even though Pippen's numbers will experience a regression once Morant is ready to return, Pippen seems to have earned a steady role in the rotation going forward.

Pippen totaled 15 points (6-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 128-123 loss to the Lakers.

Pippen's presence in the starting lineup will only last until Ja Morant (hip) is cleared to return, but there's no question the 24-year-old is doing everything he can to show he belongs in the league. Pippen is averaging 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game in his three starts this season. Morant is considered week-to-week and his return date is uncertain, so Pippen should remain in the starting unit for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Pippen ended with 17 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 21 minutes during Sunday's 134-89 win over the Trail Blazers.

Pippen couldn't repeat the triple-double he recorded in the win over the Wizards on Nov. 8, but he notched his best scoring output of the campaign in this one. Pippen has scored in double digits in six straight appearances and is poised to remain as the Grizzlies' starting point guard until Ja Morant (hip) is ready to return.

Pippen amassed 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, 11 assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 128-104 win over Washington.

The Grizzlies are down several key pieces in the rotation, such as Ja Morant (hip), Marcus Smart (ankle) and Desmond Bane (oblique), but Pippen stepped up in this one and delivered one of the best games of his career. Pippen is expected to return to the bench once Morant is ready to return. Still, in the meantime and considering Morant doesn't have a clear timetable to get back on the hardwood, Pippen should be viewed as a solid streaming alternative across all formats, particularly in category-based leagues.

Pippen will start at point guard in Friday's game versus the Wizards.

With Ja Morant (hip) sidelined, Pippen will get the keys to the car as the Grizzlies' point guard. It marks his first start of the season. The guard has averaged 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.4 assists across 25.8 minutes in nine games off the bench.

Pippen notched 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, 13 assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Saturday's 124-107 victory over Philadelphia.

Pippen secured his third double-double of the young season with the help of yet another sparkling performance as a passer. The Vandy product has consistently produced off the bench so far this year, averaging 11.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 25.1 minutes. His playing time may take a small hit once Marcus Smart (ankle) and Luke Kennard (foot) return to play, but it's tough to imagine Pippen not seeing close to 20 minutes a night even when the team gets healthy, at least while he's producing at his current level.

Pippen finished Thursday's 122-99 win over the Bucks with 16 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes.

With Marcus Smart (ankle), John Konchar (quadriceps) and Luke Kennard (foot) all out, Pippen continued to receive extended playing time during Wednesday's win. Pippen has flourished to start the season, averaging 10.8 points, 6.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.5 minutes across six appearances. If the Grizzlies continue to suffer from multiple injuries in the backcourt, the 24-year-old guard will garner serious fantasy interest.

Pippen finished with 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 126-123 loss to Chicago.

Starting point guard Ja Morant (thigh) was out for Monday's loss. Though Pippen didn't get the start, he got starter's minutes and functionally ran the team's offense. The performance marked Pippen's second consecutive with double-digit assists after handing out 12 dimes in 23 minutes during the home-opener win against the Magic. Pippen was not someone who was typically drafted in fantasy, but he's proving to be a strong source of production off Memphis' bench. The team is dealing with significant injuries to reserve players, but Pippen proved enough last season and has continued enough this season to seemingly earn coach Taylor Jeninks' confidence.

Pippen closed with 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and four assists across 24 minutes during Friday's 128-108 loss to Houston.

Pippen led the bench in scoring Friday and was one of four Grizzlies players to score in double digits. Pippen averaged 26.4 minutes per game over the final 12 regular-season contests of the 2023-24 campaign, and the 23-year-old guard should have opportunities to produce in a reserve role this year behind Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart.

Pippen will come off the bench in the Grizzlies' preseason finale versus the Heat.

Pippen started at point guard in the Grizzlies' previous two exhibition games. However, Ja Morant is good to go and will get the start in Memphis' final game of the preseason. Pippen projects to provide depth minutes in the team's backcourt this season.

The Grizzlies signed Pippen to a four-year contract Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Pippen made 21 regular-season appearances, including 16 starts for Memphis in 2023-24. Over that span, the 23-year-old guard averaged 12.9 points, 4.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 25.1 minutes. Pippen is now set to be the long-term backup point guard to Ja Morant (ankle).

Pippen will enter the starting five in Saturday's preseason matchup against the Bulls, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Pippen will enter the starting five in place of Ja Morant, who suffered a minor ankle injury and was held out of Thursday's loss to the Hornets. Pippen has been impressive throughout the Summer League and preseason, and he will likely play a prominent role off the bench for Memphis this season.

Pippen logged 12 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six assists and two rebounds over 18 minutes in Monday's 121-116 preseason win over the Mavericks.

Pippen saw extended playing time Monday after Ja Morant (ankle) departed for the locker room. Pippen took advantage of the extended playing time as he recorded a team-high six assists while connecting on all four shots from the field. Pippen signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Grizzlies in January, and he started in the last 11 games of the 2023-24 regular season, during which he averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 26.7 minutes. Pippen is looking to establish himself as the first guard off the bench behind Morant and Marcus Smart.

Pippen had 29 points (9-24 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 10-13 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists, four steals and two blocks in 36 minutes during Monday's Summer League Championship Game against the Heat.

Pippen didn't have his shot working from the field, but he finished second on his team in scoring by getting to the charity stripe at will. He also showcased his passing ability, securing a double-double to close out Summer League play.

Pippen logged 23 points (5-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and a block during 33 minutes of Sunday's Summer League semifinals game against the Clippers.

Pippen had arguably his best game of Summer League, doling out 10 assists while only turning the ball over three times. The point guard is entering his third NBA season and, after showing out in Las Vegas, could be a candidate to have his two-way contract converted into a standard deal. Pippen and the Grizzlies will face the winner of Golden State vs Miami in the Summer League Championship on Monday.

Pippen recorded 25 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and a steal during Wednesday's 104-98 win over the Magic in Summer League.

Pippen has turned some heads during his third Summer League stint and is certainly making a case to be the Grizzlies backup point guard behind Ja Morant. Pippen and GG Jackson combined for 52 of Memphis' 104 points, while Pippen's nine assists led the team.

Pippen posted 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five assists and three steals across 34 minutes in Monday's 97-95 overtime loss to the Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League.

Pippen's defense and ability to get a bucket were on display Monday, and he and Keyonte George provided a thrilling Summer League matchup. Pippen got solid playing time due to a litany of injuries while on a two-way pact with the Grizzlies last season, during which he averaged 12.9 points, 4.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 25.1 minutes. The 23-year-old also shot 49.3 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from deep, and he could prove to be a valuable backup option for the Grizzlies this upcoming year.

Pippen totaled 28 points (12-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and four steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 123-120 loss to the Lakers.

Pippen came into the NBA on a two-way deal with the Lakers in 2022 before joining the Grizzlies on a two-way contract this January. Friday's performance against his former squad included a career-best scoring total along with four steals, which tied his career-high mark. Pippen has blossomed over his past five contests, averaging 20.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 3.2 steals.

Pippen chipped in 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 loss to the Cavaliers.

Pippen continues to be disruptive on the defensive end of the floor, as he recorded two steals for the fourth straight game. He also extended his double-digit scoring streak to four, as the injury-riddled Grizzlies fielded just eight players Wednesday. Over his last 10 games, Pippen has averaged 13.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.2 steals over 26.2 minutes per game.

Pippen logged 14 points (4-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 102-87 loss to San Antonio.

Pippen had a very productive night on the stat sheet, but it was at the expense of his shooting percentages. Memphis is only dressing eight players these days due to injuries, so Pippen is likely to see heavy usage every time he's active.

Pippen notched 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and four steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 108-90 win over Detroit.

Pippen was efficient from the field and scored in double digits for the fourth time over his last six starts. Pippen is seeing extended minutes in a Memphis team that is in full rebuild for the rest of the campaign, and he's taken advantage of the opportunity by averaging 10.2 points, 3.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game over those six aforementioned starts.

Pippen is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Denver.

Pippen starts alongside Desmond Bane (back) in the Grizzlies' backcourt. Pippen is averaging 10.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.8 steals in 27.0 minutes across five prior starts this season -- although none have come alongside Bane to this point.

Pippen amassed 18 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-8 FT), three rebounds, two assists and four steals across 23 minutes during Friday's 99-97 win over the Spurs.

Pippen returned Friday after missing the previous three games with a left bruised shin, leading all bench players in the contest in scoring while swiping a team-high steals total to provide a spark on on the second unit in a narrow victory. Pippen posted his second-highest point total of the season, coming up one point shy of tying his season high of 19 points which was recorded Feb. 2 against Boston. Pippen's defensive effort was one of his best of the year, setting a new season high in steals while recording his third game with three or more steals this season.

Pippen (shin) has been cleared to play Friday against the Spurs.

Pippen missed the Grizzlies' last three matchups while on the mend from a left bruised shin, but he'll be back in action Friday evening. He should be in line for more chances due to the absence of Desmond Bane (back).

Pippen (shin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Pippen has missed the last three games due to a left shin contusion, but it's encouraging to see him listed as questionable on the Grizzlies' initial injury report rather than being immediately ruled out. If he's available Friday, he could see increased playing time since Desmond Bane (back) is doubtful.

Pippen (leg) will not play against the Warriors on Wednesday.

This will be the third game in a row on the shelf for Pippen, and the Grizzlies continue to rule him out for games a day in advance. He could find himself with some rotation minutes once he's cleared, as the Grizzlies are very shorthanded at the moment.

Pipped (lower leg) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.

Pippen will miss a second consecutive game due to left shin soreness. The severity of his injury is not clear at this point, but if he can return to the lineup in the near future, Pippen could carve out a significant role due to the team's laundry list of injuries.

Pippen has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Thunder due to left shin soreness.

Pippen logged 27 minutes against the Hornets on Wednesday, tallying nine points, four rebounds and 10 assists, but it seems the injuries have resurfaced. He missed 12 games in a row between Feb. 14 and March 12, and it remains to be seen whether he'll miss more than Saturday's contest. His next chance to feature will come against the Kings on Monday.

Pippen is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to left shin soreness.

Pippen recently missed a 12-game stretch due to a lumbar disc bulge, but he returned to action Wednesday and posted nine points, 10 assists and two steals in 27 minutes as a starter during a 110-98 loss to the Hornets. It's encouraging to see the youngster is past the back issue, but the severity of his new injury remains unclear.

Pippen tallied nine points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block across 27 minutes Wednesday in the Grizzlies' 110-98 loss to the Hornets.

Back in action after missing the Grizzlies' previous 12 games with a lumbar disc bulge, Pippen stepped into the starting five and came through with excellent production for those that used him in DFS lineups or streamed him for assists in season-long leagues. If Pippen can stick in a 25-plus-minute starting gig, he would have some appeal in 12-team leagues, but his game-to-game role will most likely be highly volatile. Both Pippen and fellow point guard Jordan Goodwin -- who played 19 minutes Wednesday -- are on two-way deals, and both are eligible to be active for only a limited number of games the rest of the season. As a result, Pippen and/or Goodwin could wind up being healthy inactives for certain games down the stretch, making them risky options. Moreover, Desmond Bane (ankle) looks to be closing in on a return, and though he typically plays on the wing, he could siphon away some playmaking responsibilities from Pippen.

Pippen is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Charlotte.

Pippen will replace Jordan Goodwin in the starting lineup Wednesday. Pippen is averaging 10.8 points, 5.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks in 27.0 minutes across his previous four starts this season.

Pippen (back) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.

Pippen has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing Memphis' last 12 contests with a lower back injury. Pippen is averaging 10.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 22.6 minutes across his eight appearances in 2023-24.

Coach Taylor Jenkings said Pippen (back) should be available for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Pippen is officially listed as questionable Wednesday due to a lower back injury. However, the 23-year-old guard is expected to snap his 12-game absence streak against Charlotte.

Pippen (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards.

Pippen is in danger of missing his 13th straight game Wednesday due to a bulging disc in his lower back. While the 23-year-old guard is reportedly close to returning, he will likely be on a minutes restriction early on.

Pippen (back) will not play Tuesday against the Wizards.

Pippen is still recovering from a bulging disc in his lower back, and he's said to be nearing a return. However, a specific timetable has yet to be announced, and the Grizzlies could err on the side of caution.

Pippen (back) has ascended to doubtful in advance of Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Pippen was set to be re-evaluated three weeks from Feb. 16 while dealing with a bulging disc in his lower back, although last Friday's re-evaluation date came without any formal update on the 23-year-old. His elevation to being listed as doubtful means that a return could be on the horizon, although disc issues can be pain-tolerance injuries, which makes estimating a specific return fickle.

The Grizzlies announced Friday that Pippen will be re-evaluated in three weeks after he was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his lower back following an MRI.

Since joining Memphis on a two-way deal Jan. 16, Pippen had appeared in eight games (four starts) for the NBA club, averaging 10.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 22.6 minutes per contest. Despite his strong per-minute production, the Grizzlies had been prudent in deciding which games to keep him active; due to NBA rules for two-way players and the timing of his signing, Pippen is eligible to be active for 26 games for the rest of the season. The low-back injury Pippen suffered in Monday's win over the Rockets likely means that the Grizzlies won't have to manage his active games count as conservatively, but he'll nonetheless miss out on an opportunity to play meaningful minutes while Memphis contends with other injuries to key backcourt players. With Pippen, Marcus Smart (finger) and Ja Morant (shoulder) all sidelined, two-way player Jacob Gilyard, veteran Derrick Rose (ankle) and 10-day signee Jordan Goodwin now represent the Grizzlies' main options at point guard.

Pippen (back) is out for Thursday's game versus the Bucks.

Pippen will miss his second straight contest Thursday due to lower back soreness. His next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break on Feb. 23 against the Clippers.

Pippen will be inactive for Wednesday's game against Houston, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Pippen exited Monday's loss to New Orleans with lower back soreness, and the injury will sideline him Wednesday. Jacob Gilyard and new signee Jordan Goodwin are candidates to step up as primary ballhandlers, with Pippen's next opportunity to take the court coming Thursday versus Milwaukee.

Pippen has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's contest against New Orleans due to lower back soreness.

Pippen exited in the second half of Monday's game and was unable to return. Memphis assigned Jacob Gilyard to the G League on Monday, but he and John Konchar could lead the rotation as key ballhandlers if Pippen is unable to suit up Wednesday versus Houston.

Pippen is starting Monday's game against the Pelicans, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Pippen was inactive for Saturday's game against the Hornets due to a coach's decision, as the Grizzlies have been managing his workload as a two-way player. However, he'll join the starting lineup in his return to action Monday. Over his three starts this season, Pippen has averaged 12.3 points, 5.0 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 27.7 minutes per game.

Pippen (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Pippen started Thursday's game against the Bulls and fared well with 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes. Pippen is on a two-way contract, so the Grizzlies may simply be saving his eligible games.

Pippen registered 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 118-110 loss to the Bulls.

Pippen has been trusted into a prominent role in recent games due to the team's lack of depth, as evidenced by the fact he's logged 20 or more minutes in five of his last six appearances, including making three starts in that span. Pippen is averaging 12.5 points, 4.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game across that six-game stretch.

Pippen will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Pippen will be one of nine available players for Memphis on Thursday, so he should get all the run he can handle. He's capable of putting up decent stat lines when given the minutes, so he could be someone to consider as a potential streamer.

Pippen totaled 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Sunday's 131-91 loss to the Celtics.

With Memphis shorthanded again, Pippen got another opportunity to showcase his skill set. The two-way point guard has played at least 20 minutes four times this season and scored in double figures in each of those contests, averaging 14.0 points (51.4 percent from the field), 4.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 26.3 minutes per game. While Pippen has proven capable of fantasy-relevant production when given extended playing time, the 23-year-old will likely be relegated to the G League if the Grizzlies get healthier over the next few days.

Pippen is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kings, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports

Pippen is set for the first NBA start of his career in his fourth appearance. The 23-year-old is joined by David Roddy in the starting backcourt for Memphis while the team runs with eight active players Monday.

Pippen ended Saturday's 125-96 loss to the Bulls with three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist across five minutes.

Pippen played his first minutes for the Grizzlies, fresh off signing a two-year, two-way contract earlier in the week. At this point, the Grizzlies are basically looking for production wherever they can find it. There is no reason to be adding Pippen but keep an eye on his playing time, especially as we move beyond the trade deadline.

The Memphis Grizzlies signed Pippen to a two-year, two-way contract Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports

Pippen earns a multi-year, two-way contract with the Grizzlies after averaging 20.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.9 assists across 17 games for the Lakers' G League League affiliate this season. He joins Jacob Gilyard and G.G. Jackson as Memphis' current two-way signees.

Pippen was waived by the Lakers on Monday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Pippen is a candidate to return to the Lakers' G League affiliate, where he averaged 21.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 19 appearances last season. The 22-year-old averaged 4.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in two preseason games.

Pippen won't play in Monday's Summer League game against the Heat due to a sprained ankle, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Pippen was spotted on the bench with the rest of his team but wasn't in uniform, per Woike. He'll be considered day-to-day leading up to his squad's next exhibition Wednesday against the Spurs.

Pippen (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Suns.

Pippen is available Friday despite dealing with a nagging ankle injury. However, he hasn't played NBA minutes since Jan. 24, so he is unlikely to affect the Lakers' rotation.

Pippen (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Pippen continues to deal with an ankle injury and hasn't rejoined the parent club after the G League's South Bay Lakers concluded their season last week. It's unclear whether he'll be available to close out the year, but his status shouldn't significantly impact the rotation.

Pippen (ankle) remains out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

Even though the G League's South Bay Lakers saw their postseason run conclude last week, Pippen has yet to rejoin the parent club while he continues to manage an unspecified ankle injury. The two-way rookie has made just six appearances for the NBA club this season and hadn't appeared for South Bay since March 19 due to the ankle issue.

Pippen (concussion) logged 28 points (7-18 FG, 2-7 3PT, 8-9 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and a steal across 31 minutes Wednesday in the G League South Bay Lakers' 120-112 win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

Pippen hadn't played since Jan. 27 due to a concussion but showed no signs of rust in his return. His 28 points marked a game high, while his seven assists were also the most of any player from either side.

The Lakers assigned Pippen (concussion) to the South bay Lakers of the G League on Friday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Pippen won't be available for Saturday's game versus the Warriors. However, he has missed time with a concussion, and his return timetable is uncertain.

Pippen will be active for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Pippen has spent most of his season lighting up the G League, averaging 23.1 points in 28.9 minutes per game, and has garnered to the opportunity to suit up for the Lakers Monday. However, he likely will not play any meaningful minutes for the team.

Pippen logged 14 points (4-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven assists, four rebounds, three steals and two blocked shots across 33 minutes in Thursday's 114-99 loss to the Timberwolves.

Pippen led the team in minutes and stuffed his stat sheet as a multi-category contributor. Performances like these will help ensure the Vanderbilt grad a spot on the big-time roster, although it may take an injury in the backcourt to avoid a trip to the G League.

Pippen will start for the Lakers' preseason matchup against the Timberwolves on Thursday.

Pippen will log his first start with Los Angeles in the preseason after playing for 12 minutes against the Sun. The guard recorded six points and three rebounds in that preseason game. Starting against Minnesota on Thursday, Pippen figures to see a larger workload than normal.