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The Memphis Grizzlies will be without a key contributor for the remainder of the season, as guard Scottie Pippen Jr. has season-ending toe surgery.

According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Pippen underwent a successful sesamoidectomy on Tuesday to relieve discomfort in his right big toe. The procedure will sideline him for the remainder of the 2025–26 campaign, although he is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2026–27 season.

“The Grizzlies’ Scottie Pippen Jr. underwent a successful sesamoidectomy today to relieve discomfort in his right big toe.

Pippen will miss the remainder of the season and is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.

Pippen last appeared on March 7 in Memphis’ 123–120 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In that outing, he recorded 11 points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 4-for-7 from the field and 2-for-3 from the free throw line, including a three-pointer in 23 minutes.

Scottie Pippen Jr.’s season-ending surgery adds to Grizzlies’ season-ending struggles

The 25-year-old just finished his fourth NBA season and third with Memphis, providing steady production in a limited sample size. In 10 games, including six starts, Pippen averaged 11.4 points, 4.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds per game. He also posted a career-high 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field, 31.3% from beyond the arc and a career-best 78.3% from the free throw line in 21.2 minutes per game.

His absence increases the challenges for the Grizzlies team going through a difficult period at the end of the season. Memphis currently has a 23-44 record and is on an eight-game losing streak.

The Grizzlies will try to regroup when they return home to open a two-game homestand against the Denver Nuggets (41-27) on Wednesday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 pm ET as Memphis looks to stabilize its rotation and end the season on a strong note despite Pippen’s absence.

On Sunday, the Chicago Bulls faced a tough challenge against the Sacramento Kings. After a stellar game with 28 points, Collin Sexton left the game with a lower leg injury. In the end, the Bulls lost to the weak Kings 126–110.

However, there was one bright spot. Josh Giddy finished with a triple-double of 15 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Not only this, according to Casey Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, he managed to surpass Scottie Pippen for second place on the Bulls’ all-time triple-double list with 16.

This leaves Giddy behind Michael Jordan, who has 28.

Giddy was doubtful to play after recovering from a recent ankle injury. He did not play in the Bulls’ game against the Phoenix Suns on March 5, which Chicago won 105–103. Overall, Giddy is averaging 17.6 points, 8.5 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game. Overall, he has played 42 games this season.

Meanwhile, the Bulls are now 28-38. Also, they have lost eight of their last ten matches. Currently, Chicago is in the middle of a five-game road trip. On Tuesday they will travel to Golden State to play the Warriors. Then, they play the LA Lakers on Thursday, followed by the Clippers on Friday.

The Bulls will return to Chicago on March 16 to play the Memphis Grizzlies.

Giddy is in the middle of his second season with the Bulls. Last summer, he signed a four-year, $100 million deal, indicating he is considered a franchise player.

Pippen played with the Bulls from 1987 to 1998 and 2003 to 2004. He was a major catalyst for the six championships won from 1991 to 1998.

Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson has drawn immense praise for his game this season. Johnson was named an All-Star for the first time in his career and has picked up a lot of fanfare around the league. His above-the-rim play, penchant for triple-doubles, and all-around skill have often drawn comparisons to Bulls legend Scottie Pippen.

On the Mind the Game podcast in January, LeBron James spoke about Johnson. LeBron James set Johnson’s ceiling as the six-time champion.

“I’ve mentioned Scottie Pippen, man. Obviously, he has a long way to go, but as far as the talent. You look at a guy with long arms, 6-(foot)-9 (or) 6-10, runs like a deer, super athletic. He’s improved his outside touch.

James added, “Putting pressure on the rim. His ability to rebound. He can guard (positions) one through five for the majority of (opposing) ones and fives … And his playmaking. I see that he is going to continue to improve.”

Now, Hawks legend and broadcaster Dominique Wilkins is the latest to compare Johnson to Pippen. In an interview with Casino.org, Wilkins competed against the Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen-led Bulls during his time with the Hawks in the mid-’80s and sees the resemblance.

“Well, I must say he’s a little bit of Scottie Pippen as far as being a point forward. Pippen was a point forward, and was very effective at the position. This guy Jalen, he brings even another element, because the way he rebounds, the way he passes, and he flirts with a triple-double every single night.

Johnson is currently averaging 23.4 points per game, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.1 assists. He is now seen as the number one option on the team following the Hawks’ decision to trade Trae Young to the Wizards.

Following the fight between Memphis Grizzlies guard Scottie Pippen Jr. and Heat guard Myron Gardner over the weekend, the NBA world was waiting for some punishment to be handed down by the league, possibly in the form of a fine.

Sure enough, it was announced on Monday that Scottie Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner were both fined $35,000 for their roles in the fight between the Grizzlies and Heat, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel.

The incident occurred late in the third quarter of the Heat’s win against the Grizzlies on Saturday. The game was well in hand when Pippen came down the court and attempted a 3-point shot. The shot missed but Gardner came up behind him and hit his back, sending Pippen to the floor.

On the way back to the court, Pippen called Gardner out and pounced on him, causing both players to step cautiously to the sidelines. Teammates, coaches and officials rushed in and eventually separated the pair.

For Heat rookie Gardner, this isn’t his first clash with an opposing player. In November, Gardner was caught on film talking trash to Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson. Following that incident, the Heat assistant coach brought Gardner to Thompson after the game to apologize for his actions.

In the NBA’s release regarding the fine, the league acknowledged that Gardner initiated the fight by pushing Pippen from behind. Both players were eventually ejected from the game, and afterward, Pippen said he felt like it was a cheap shot.

While Scottie Pippen Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies was busy giving his opponents “hugs,” Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had a much different view of the chaos that occurred late Saturday night.

Following the Heat’s 136–120 win over the Grizzlies, Spoelstra addressed a fourth-quarter brawl in which Pippen and Miami forward Myron Gardner were ejected after falling into the stands. While Pippen claimed he was responding to a “soft” cheap shot, Spoelstra isn’t buying that narrative.

“I don’t know what happened on the three-point shot. I just saw Pippen fall,” Spoelstra told reporters. “I watched the play after that and he looked 95% like Pippen. Let’s see what it is. I love Myron regardless.”

Erik Spoelstra on the scuffle between Myron Gardner and Scottie Pippen Jr.:

“I don’t know what happened on the three-point shot. I just saw Pippen fall down. I watched the game after that and he looked 95% Pippen. Let’s just see what it is. I love Myron regardless.” #HeatNation pic.twitter.com/mntJJe8jcU

– Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) 22 February 2026

“95%” Spoelstra refers to the moment Pippen charged Gardner and pushed him into the front row at the Cassia Center with 1:19 remaining. While the physical exchange made headlines, the actual basketball game was a masterclass in Heat culture.

The Miami Heat demolished Memphis with great ball movement, dishing out 36 assists. Andrew Wiggins was the star of the night, scoring 28 points on a nearly perfect shooting performance of 9 out of 10. Norman Powell added 25 points, helping Miami lead the way during a dominant third quarter by 39 points. The win was an important boost for a Heat team that has relied heavily on its depth throughout a difficult season.

The Memphis Grizzlies, playing without Ja Morant, could not maintain momentum despite a breakout performance from GG Jackson, who dropped 28 points. Before his ejection, Pippen Jr. was the only bright spot in the backcourt, finishing with 18 points and six assists.

For Memphis, it was an appropriate response to a dirty play. For Spoelstra and the Heat, it was an unnecessary addition to an already decided game. Regardless of who’s at fault, the rift between these two young players is a story worth watching the next time they meet officially.

The smoke hasn’t completely cleared from the Kasia Center after Saturday night’s wrestling match between the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat, but Scottie Pippen Jr. is already winning the post-game war of words.

After a chaotic fourth quarter sequence, where Pippen and Miami forward Myron Gardner were ejected due to a scuffle that spilled into the front row, the Grizzlies guards did not back down. talking with 5 reason gamePippen addressed the “cheap shots” that ignited the fuse.

Pippen said, “I thought it was kind of a cheap shot. It hit me when I didn’t see it.” “I thought it was a soft move. I just thought maybe he needed a hug on the other end.”

Scottie Pippen Jr. on his dispute with Myron Garner 👀

“I thought it was a cheap shot. It hit me when I wasn’t looking. I thought it was a soft move. I thought he needed a hug at the other end.”

(via @5ReasonsSports) pic.twitter.com/WyaGIWfI8y

– Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) 22 February 2026

The “hug” in question looked like a forceful push that sent Gardner falling into the crowd with 1:19 left in the game.

The incident overshadowed a clinical 136–120 win for the Heat. Miami’s offense was stellar, led by Andrew Wiggins, who scored 28 points and passed the milestone of 15,000 career points. Norman Powell added 25 points as the Heat shot a whopping 54.5% from the field.

Despite the loss and early exit, the Memphis Grizzlies saw some bright spots. GG Jackson carried the scoring load with a season-high 28 points, while Jaylen Wells finished with 25 points. Before the ejection, Pippen Jr. finished with 18 points, six assists and two steals in just 21 minutes of action.

While the NBA league office is reviewing the tape for possible fines or suspension, Pippen’s “soft move” comments show there is no love lost between these two. Memphis has now lost 11 of their last 14 games, and while they are fighting for their playoff lives, Pippen proved they are not going down without a literal fight.

Basketball games can be heated, but things reached a boiling point in the final minutes of Saturday night’s NBA contest between the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat.

With only 1:19 remaining in the fourth quarter and the game well out of reach, Memphis guard Scottie Pippen Jr. and Miami forward Myron Gardner were both ejected after a physical altercation broke out in the front row.

Scottie Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner were both ejected for this altercation. pic.twitter.com/3q2Sy5SMrb

– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) 22 February 2026

The friction began when Gardner gave a “cheap shot” from behind as Pippen released a 3-pointer. Pippen did not take the contact seriously, immediately attacking Gardner and pushing him toward the stands of the Cassia Center. The two wrestled briefly on the floor before coaches and officials could separate them.

Before the fireworks, the Heat put on a clincher, earning an impressive 136–120 victory. Andrew Wiggins led the way with an incredibly efficient 28 points on 9 of 10 shooting, even reaching 15,000 career points during the third quarter. Norman Powell added 25 points of his own, helping Miami lead 39–26 in the third quarter.

The Grizzlies, still playing without star guard Ja Morant due to an elbow injury, struggled to find a defensive rhythm. However, young forward GG Jackson provided a bright spot, exploding for a season-high 28 points.

Before his exit, Pippen Jr. had a productive night off the bench, scoring 18 points, six assists and two steals in 21 minutes. Jaylen Wells also scored 25 points for the Grizzlies, but it was not enough to overcome Miami’s 36-assist performance and hot shooting.

The loss marked the 11th loss in 14 games for Memphis, while the Heat improved their standing in the Eastern Conference. Both players now face the possibility of a fine or suspension as the league reviews tape of the corner wrestling match.