Scotty Pippen Jr. was listed day-to-day on the Grizzlies' Sunday injury report with a right toe injury, the first appearance of his name on the list. Memphis lists an Oct. 1 expected return, four days before the team's regular-season opener at the Hawks on Oct. 5.
What happened
The Grizzlies listed Scotty Pippen Jr. as day-to-day on the injury report issued Sunday, Sept. 6 at 4:32 a.m. ET, with a right toe injury. He had no previous listing on the report. The team's comment tied to the entry said Pippen has a chance to begin the new year as Memphis' starting point guard after Portland acquired Ja Morant in a trade with the Grizzlies earlier this offseason. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 1.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis opens its 2026-27 season at the Hawks on Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. ET, four days after Pippen's listed return date. Last season he averaged 11.4 points, 4.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 21.2 minutes across 10 games. With Morant now in Portland after the offseason trade, Pippen is positioned to take over as the starting point guard. Toby Okani (36.2 minutes, 10.0 points) and Lucas Williamson (32.0 minutes, 10.4 points) were the rotation's heaviest minute earners without him. The Grizzlies have not played a regular-season game yet, so there is no record to weigh with or without him.
What to watch
The Grizzlies list Pippen's expected return as Oct. 1, four days before the opener at the Hawks. His next update will come on a subsequent injury report as Memphis sets its rotation for opening night. Jaylen Wells (toe), Zach Edey (ankle), Walter Clayton Jr. (knee) and Karim Lopez (undisclosed) are also day-to-day, while Richie Saunders (knee) is out, adding more names for Memphis to track before Oct. 5.
Is Scotty Pippen Jr. playing at Hawks?
He is day-to-day with a right toe injury. The Grizzlies list an expected return of Oct. 1, four days before the Oct. 5 opener, putting him on track to be available.
When will Scotty Pippen Jr. be back?
The Grizzlies list his expected return as Oct. 1.