Overview
- The team said Pippen will undergo a procedure on his left big toe and that an updated return timeline will follow after the operation.
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reported he will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks, placing the earliest check-in around mid-January 2026.
- Pippen emerged as a rotation guard last season, playing 79 games and averaging 9.9 points, 4.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds on 39.7% shooting from three.
- Memphis is already navigating injuries to Ja Morant, Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke, increasing pressure on backcourt depth.
- With Pippen sidelined, minutes are expected to expand for guards Cam Spencer and Javon Small.