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Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. inactive Saturday with back injury

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Underdog NBA: 'Scotty Pippen Jr. (back) inactive Saturday.'

point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. is inactive for Saturday's game due to a back injury, reports @UnderdogNBA.

The guard sits out the weekend matchup while managing the lower back issue. No additional timeline for his return is provided.

Pippen's absence removes a backcourt rotation option for . The proceed without him for Saturday's contest.