Scotty Pippen Jr. was moved from Day-To-Day to Out on the Tuesday evening injury report with a back and torso issue. The Grizzlies play the Pacers on Wednesday night, and the report lists his expected return as Nov. 6.
What happened
The Grizzlies guard was listed as Out on the injury report posted Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 6:27 p.m. ET. His previous status was Day-To-Day. The injury is listed as back and torso. The report's comment reads: "Pippen (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans." The report gives an expected return date of Nov. 6. This is the latest swing in a month of changes. His status has moved between Day-To-Day and Out on Oct. 30, Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. The cause and any further diagnosis are not announced.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis (6-1, second seed, coming off a loss) hosts the Pacers on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Pippen's expected return date of Nov. 6 falls after that game. He is averaging 7.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 16.6 minutes over four games this season. The Grizzlies are 5-0 with him and 1-1 without him. In games he missed, Cameron Boozer played 32.1 minutes and Ty Jerome played 31.0. Cedric Coward (28.6), Jaylen Wells (28.1) and Jerami Grant (24.4) followed. Zach Edey (20.0), Isaiah Stewart (19.7) and Javon Small (19.6) filled out the rotation.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether the Nov. 6 return date holds. The team has not announced anything beyond the report. Memphis has the Pacers on Wednesday, and his availability for games after that depends on his status over the next few days. Quinten Post is also on the report as Day-To-Day with an ankle and leg issue, so the Grizzlies' frontcourt depth is worth tracking. Given how often Pippen's status has changed since Oct. 30, expect more updates.
Is Scotty Pippen Jr. playing vs the Pacers?
No. He is listed as Out on the Nov. 3 injury report with a back and torso issue. The Grizzlies host the Pacers on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8:00 p.m. ET, before his expected return date of Nov. 6.
When will Scotty Pippen Jr. be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 6. The team has not announced anything further, and his status has changed several times since Oct. 30.