Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury, the team announced Saturday, and he will be reevaluated in 12 weeks, sources told ESPN.
The Grizzlies said Pippen return will undergo a sesamoidectomy to deal with what they called "ongoing discomfort" and that he is expected to make a full recovery.
Pippen started 21 games for the Grizzlies last season, averaging 9.9 points, 4.4 assists and 3.3 rebounds.
Pippen, the son of Hall of Famer and Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, was undrafted out of Vanderbilt in 2022 and spent his rookie season on a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, appearing in six games.
The Grizzlies picked the point guard up on a two-way deal in January 2024, and he has averaged 10.5 points with 4.5 assists across 100 games with Memphis.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.