What happened: The league recognized Scotty Pippen Jr. on his 26th birthday on Tuesday. The guard has appeared in five games during the 2026-27 regular season.
Why it matters: Pippen has been sidelined by back soreness and missed Memphis's road victory at Toronto on Monday. Memphis stands 7-3 through 10 games in 2026-27, leaning on backcourt rotation depth while Pippen recovers.
By the numbers: Pippen has recorded 6.4 points per game and 2.4 rebounds per game and 2.2 assists per game in 2026-27 through 5 games. Memphis is 7-3 in 2026-27 through 10 games.
What to watch: Memphis will monitor Pippen's status ahead of their next regular-season contest as he works toward clearance from his back injury.