Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen Jr. Undergoes Toe Surgery, Expected to Miss at Least Three Months

Scotty Pippen Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies is set to miss a minimum of three months after undergoing surgery on his left big toe. The procedure, a Sesamoidectomy, involves removing a small, round bone embedded in the tendons around the big toe, which can cause chronic pain when chronically stressed. This injury further exacerbates the Grizzlies' early-season health struggles, which also include Ja Morant's ankle sprain and absences from Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke. Pippen's absence means Ty Jerome will likely see increased minutes, provided Jerome is healthy himself after a calf issue. With Desmond Bane now in Orlando, Pippen was expected to take on a larger role, necessitating other players to step up.