"Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and forward Santi Aldama will miss the rest of the season after each had surgery on Tuesday. Pippen had an operation on his right big toe and Aldama had a procedure and injection to address discomfort in his right knee. The team said both procedures were successful and the players will be ready for next season."
"The Grizzlies (23-44) have lost eight straight games and entered Tuesday night nine games back in the race for the final play-in berth in the Western Conference. Star Ja Morant has played in only 20 games this season, missing the last 25 with a left elbow injury."
"Pippen had a similar procedure in October and didn't make his season debut until last month. In 10 games, he averaged 11.4 points. Aldama was averaging 14 points and 6.7 rebounds this season."
The Memphis Grizzlies announced that guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and forward Santi Aldama will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on Tuesday. Pippen had an operation on his right big toe, while Aldama received a procedure and injection for right knee discomfort. Both surgeries were successful, and the team expects both players to be ready for next season. The Grizzlies currently hold a 23-44 record and have lost eight consecutive games, sitting nine games behind the final Western Conference play-in spot. Star player Ja Morant has appeared in only 20 games this season due to a left elbow injury. Pippen had previously undergone a similar procedure in October and averaged 11.4 points in 10 games this season. Aldama was contributing 14 points and 6.7 rebounds per game before his injury.
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