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BREAKING: Memphis Grizzlies Make Big Decision on Scotty Pippen Jr.

The Memphis Grizzlies have made a decision on the son of Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen

Joey Linn

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. is the son of Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen. Debuting for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022, Pippen made six appearances for the purple and gold before being waived on October 16, 2023.

Getting a two-way contract opportunity with the Memphis Grizzlies last season, Pippen really opened some eyes with his performance. Averaging 12.9 points and 4.7 assists in 25.1 minutes per game for the Grizzlies last season, the 23-year-old made 21 appearances (16 starts).

This opportunity for Pippen was due to all the injuries Memphis dealt with, and he made the most of it. Pippen’s strong play continued into the 2024 NBA Summer League.

In an announcement on Tuesday, it was revealed by ESPN’s Shams Charania that Pippen is being given a standard contract by the Grizzlies.

Via Charania: “The Memphis Grizzlies are signing two-way guard Scotty Pippen Jr. on a standard multiyear NBA contract, sources tell ESPN. Pippen had an impressive finish to 2023-24 and a strong NBA Summer League and preseason. Now locks in a guaranteed new deal.”

Many speculated the Grizzlies would make this move after Derrick Rose announced his retirement. With an open roster spot, Memphis now converts Pippen from a two-way deal to a standard contract.

With this new deal, Pippen will likely have an opportunity to play behind Ja Morant as a backup point guard option for the Grizzlies this season.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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