Scotty Pippen Jr. Out Until Nov. 9 with Back Injury

Scotty Pippen Jr. is out until at least Nov. 9 with a back injury. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard was previously listed as a game-time decision before his status was updated, setting his expected return date for Nov. 9.

Status Change Details

Scotty Pippen Jr. moved from a game-time decision to out until at least Nov. 9 with a back injury. His back injury dates to Nov. 5, 2026, when he was a game-time decision, before his status shifted. As of Nov. 6, 2026 at 4:03 a.m. ET, his status remains out until at least Nov. 9, 2026, which aligns with his expected return date.

Evaluating Pippen Jr.'s 10-Game Baseline

Analysis of Scotty Pippen Jr.'s individual numbers over a 10-game sample spanning Feb. 25, 2026 to Oct. 29, 2026 reveals a distinct operational role in the rotation. Pippen Jr. averaged 18.4 minutes per game, posting 9.0 points, 3.1 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per contest.

Metric	10-Game Per-Game Average
Minutes	18.4
Points	9.0
Assists	3.1
Rebounds	2.6
Steals	1.1
Turnovers	2.2
Usage Percentage	22.4%
True Shooting Percentage	58.6%
Plus/Minus	-0.5

From an analytical standpoint, his 22.4% usage rate highlights high ball involvement relative to his playing time. He sustained a solid 58.6% true shooting percentage and chipped in 0.2 blocks alongside his 1.1 steals per game. The primary area of friction in his profile remains ball control: Pippen Jr. averaged 2.2 turnovers per game against 3.1 assists, contributing to a -0.5 average plus/minus over the 10-game evaluation period.

Team Metrics and Matchup Context

In terms of team-level data analysis, the Grizzlies carry a 6-4 record across their past 10 completed games from April 10, 2026 to Nov. 4, 2026. Over this stretch, Memphis registered an offensive rating of 113.1 and a defensive rating of 111.5, generating a +1.6 net efficiency differential. The offense scored 116.6 points per game while the defense surrendered 115.7 points per game.

Shooting efficiency across the roster has stayed firm, with Memphis putting up a 54.0% effective field goal percentage and shooting 37.0% from three-point range. However, possession security remains a team-wide issue, as the Grizzlies average 16.5 turnovers per game. Removing Pippen Jr.'s 18.4 minutes per game removes a player who took on 22.4% of offensive usage while on the floor.

Looking ahead to the Nov. 6 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the market places Memphis as a 4.5-point home underdog. The home moneyline sits at +143 with Oklahoma City at -172, and the total is priced at 223.5 points.