NBA Injuries: 3 Months Out for One of the Grizzlies' Pillars!

The 2025/26 NBA season is about to begin, but not in the way the Memphis Grizzlies would have hoped. The Tennessee franchise will have to play the first 3 months of the Regular Season without one of their key players in the backcourt: Scotty Pippen Jr.

The point guard will be out for a minimum of 12 weeks after undergoing surgery on his left big toe, an intervention aimed at correcting the persistent discomfort he had been experiencing since the end of last season.

The team confirmed the news in a statement, specifying that the operation was successful and that the player will begin an immediate rehabilitation process. However, full recovery could extend until early 2026, depending on his progress.

Pippen Jr.'s absence comes at a difficult time for the Grizzlies, who are already facing uncertainty with Ja Morant, who is still in doubt for the season opener due to an ankle sprain. With both out or limited, the team is left with few natural options at the point guard position, forcing coach Tuomas Iisalo to explore alternatives.

Last season, Pippen Jr. established himself as a reliable piece of the rotation. In 79 games (21 as a starter), he averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.3 steals in 21.3 minutes per game, showing consistency both in playmaking and defense. His energy and ability to lead the second unit made him one of the most dependable players in a season marked by injuries for Memphis.

More Depth Issues

Pippen Jr.'s situation adds to a list of absences that are beginning to worry in Tennessee. The Grizzlies will also be without Brandon Clarke and Zach Edey at the start of the season.

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