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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen Jr. to Undergo Right Big-Toe Sesamoidectomy

Memphis expects a full recovery, with a return timeline to be set after the procedure.

Overview

  • The Grizzlies announced Pippen will have surgery to address chronic discomfort in his right big toe.
  • He underwent the same procedure on his left foot in October and missed more than 15 weeks before debuting on Feb. 6.
  • Multiple outlets report the operation is expected to sideline him for the rest of the regular season, with EssentiallySports noting he is in a surgical boot.
  • In 10 appearances this season, he averaged 11.4 points, 4.7 assists and 1.9 steals in 21.2 minutes.
  • Memphis continues to navigate a lengthy injury list, including Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ty Jerome.