Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Has career-best game vs. Lakers
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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.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Nabs two steals vs. Cavaliers
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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.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Productive in loss
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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 dressing only eight players these days due to injuries, so Pippen will likely see heavy usage every time he's active.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Hands out seven dimes Friday
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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 for a Memphis team that is in full rebuild mode 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.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Impresses off bench in return
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Pippen (shin) amassed 18 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-8 FT), four steals, three rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes in Friday's 99-97 win over the Spurs.
Pippen returned Friday after missing the previous three games with a left bruised shin. With Desmond Bane (back), Luke Kennard (personal), Marcus Smart (finger), Derrick Rose (groin) and Ja Morant (shoulder) all sidelined, the Grizzlies were short on guard depth, so Pippen and fellow two-way player Jordan Goodwin ended up splitting the minutes at point guard. Morant is out for the season while the returns of Smart and Rose don't appear to be imminent, but Bane and/or Kennard could be back for Monday's game in Denver. If that's the case, one or both of Goodwin and Pippen could find themselves out of the rotation, as both players are nearing their allotment of active games for the season. The Grizzlies will have to be judicious with their usage of Goodwin and Pippen for the remainder of the campaign.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Gets green light
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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).
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Questionable for Friday
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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.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Won't play versus Warriors
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Pippen (shin) won't play against the Warriors on Wednesday.
Pippen will be sidelined for a third straight game due to a left shin contusion. The second-year player logged 27 minutes in a starting role March 13 versus the Hornets in his return from an extended absence due to a bulging disc in his lower back, but Pippen could be in store for a drop in playing time once he gets healthy, as Desmond Bane is now back in action for the Grizzlies after a recent two-month absence due to an ankle sprain.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Out again Monday
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Pippen (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.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Not playing Saturday
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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.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Dealing with shin soreness
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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.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Dishes out 10 dimes in return
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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.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Enters starting lineup
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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.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Good to go against Charlotte
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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.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Expected to play Wednesday
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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. The 23-year-old guard is expected to snap his 12-game absence streak against Charlotte, but he may face some limitations.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Iffy against Charlotte
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Pippen (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.
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'll likely be on a minutes restriction if he suits up Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Ruled out for Tuesday
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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 during the second half of a back-to-back set Wednesday versus the Hornets.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Listed as doubtful
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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 date difficult.
