Pippen was waived by the Lakers on Monday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Pippen is a candidate to return to the Lakers' G League affiliate in South Bay, with whom he averaged 21.4 points, 5.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals over 27.9 minutes per game across 19 regular-season appearances in 2022-23. The 22-year-old was one of the Lakers' two-way players last season, but he saw action in just six games at the NBA level.
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Scotty Pippen: Nursing ankle sprain
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Pippen won't play in Monday's Summer League game against the Heat due to a sprained ankle, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Pippen was spotted on the bench with the rest of his team but wasn't in uniform, per Woike. He'll be considered day-to-day leading up to his squad's next exhibition Wednesday against the Spurs.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Still out Wednesday
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Pippen (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Pippen continues to deal with an ankle injury and hasn't rejoined the parent club after the G League's South Bay Lakers concluded their season last week. It's unclear whether he'll be available to close out the year, but his status shouldn't significantly impact the rotation.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: All-around performance
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Pippen totaled 16 points (7-18 FG, 0-4 3PT, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, and seven assists during 30 minutes of Thursday's 123-121 win over Austin.
Pippen took on a primary facilitation role Thursday, tying for the team high in assists while also scoring 16 points. In 17 regular-season appearances, Pippen has averaged 21.9 points, 5.6 assists and 3.7 rebounds across 27.7 minutes.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Struggles from field
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Pippen recorded four points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3PT, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals in 17 minutes of Monday's 135-133 loss to Sioux Falls.
Although the Skyforce kept Pippen from his typical scoring output, he was able to pick apart the team as a distributor, tallying six assists in 17 minutes. Although Pippen struggled to score Monday, he can be expected to return to his season average of 22.4 points.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Erupts for 34 points
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Pippen scored 34 points (10-18 FG, 2-6 3PT, 7-7 FT), to go with five rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 30 minutes of Saturday's 114-98 win over Maine.
Pippen finished with a game-high 34 points Saturday on 55 percent shooting while securing a positive 24 plus-minus. However, he struggled as a distributor, dishing out four assists and turning the ball over seven times in the win.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Dominates in limited run
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Pippen secured 27 points (8-12 FG, 1-3 3PT, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 19 minutes of Saturday's 148-126 win over Iowa.
Although Pippen saw only 19 minutes due to the blowout, he was incredible in his time on the floor. His 27 points were the second-highest output for South Bay, and he managed to shoot 66.7 percent from the field in the win.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Struggles from field
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Pippen recorded six points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3PT, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 24 minutes of Thursday's 125-99 win over the Vipers.
Pippen was unable to make his usual contribution in the scoring column, scoring well below his season average of 23.0 points. However, his typical output was not needed, as six South Bay players scored in double figures in the contest.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Posts 28 points in return
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Pippen (concussion) logged 28 points (7-18 FG, 2-7 3PT, 8-9 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and a steal across 31 minutes Wednesday in the G League South Bay Lakers' 120-112 win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Pippen hadn't played since Jan. 27 due to a concussion but showed no signs of rust in his return. His 28 points marked a game high, while his seven assists were also the most of any player from either side.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Sidelined Sunday
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Pippen did not play in Sunday's 152-118 win over the G League Warriors with a concussion.
Pippen missed Sunday's contest after being placed in concussion protocols. However, his usual scoring impact was not missed by South Bay as the team dominated Santa Cruz. It's unclear when Pippen will clear protocols, but his next chance to play will come Wednesday.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Pours in 31 points
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Pippen logged 31 points (12-21 FG, 4-7 3PT, 2-3 FT), six assists, a rebound and a steal over 32 minutes of Saturday's 119-110 win over Salt Lake City.
Pippen was incredible yet again Saturday, pacing South Bay in points while turning the ball over just one time in the win. The undrafted rookie has made a case to be a long-term asset for the NBA Lakers given his incredible G League output and two-way contract.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Attempts 12 free throws
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Pippen tallied 25 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3PT, 9-12 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block across 30 minutes of Saturday's 113-106 win over Texas.
Pippen got to the rim at will Saturday, scoring all of his points inside of the three-point arc while getting to the line 12 times. In five regular-season appearances, Pippen has averaged 23.0 points, 6.4 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 28.7 minutes.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Paces team in points
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Pippen tallied 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Thursday's 122--103 loss to the Hustle.
Pippen was fantastic yet again, scoring a game-high in points at an efficient 46.7 percent clip. In 16 appearances this season, he has averaged 23.0 points and 4.9 assists in 28.9 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Struggles from field
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Pippen tallied 14 points (4-19 FG, 0-6 3PT, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 30 minutes of Wednesday's 115-113 win over the Skyhawks.
Pippen's scoring output was lackluster Wednesday, as he posted just 14 points on 21 percent shooting compared to his season average of 23.0 points on a 43.5 field-goal percentage. Although this performance may not have lived up to expectations, Pippen should still be considered a top offensive option for South Bay.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Pours in 30 points
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Pippen registered 30 points (10-20 FG, 3-8 3PT, 4-4 FT), five assists, one rebound, one steal and one block across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 128-116 win over Santa Cruz.
Pippen recorded his fourth 30-point outburst of the season, raising his average to 23.5 points per game. He has provided a huge spark off the bench for South Bay thus far, contributing outside of the scoring column and acting as a secondary facilitator with 4.9 assists per game.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Team-high 27 points
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Pippen posted 27 points (10-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-10 FT). eight assists, five rebounds and three steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 115-113 win over the Ignite.
Pippen approached a double-double in Tuesday's contest, leading South Bay in points, assists and steals. In 11 games, Pippen has averaged 23.9 points, 4.9 assists and 3.5 rebounds across 29.3 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Continues hot streak
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Pippen recorded 35 points (8-17 FG, 3-5 3PT, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 30 minutes of Tuesday's 125-120 victory over Salt Lake City.
Pippen has been incredibly impressive this season and has continued to excel despite holding a bench role for the G League Lakers. The undrafted free agent has averaged 33.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds across his last three appearances.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Pours in 22 bench points
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Pippen posted 22 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3PT, 6-8 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and three steals across 28 minutes of Saturday's 111-91 win over the G League Warriors.
Pippen has continued his impressive start to the new campaign, boosting his averages to 19.6 points, 4.6 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 28.6 minutes per game. He should continue to receive ample run off the bench for South Bay and hold a significant role within the team's offense.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Limited by foul trouble
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Pippen recorded 11 points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3PT, 3-3 FT), two steals and one assist across 19 minutes of Saturday's 127-122 win over Stockton.
Pippen recorded three fouls in his first five minutes of action, leaving him able to play just 19 minutes in the contest. However, the Lakers didn't quite need him Saturday as they pulled out the victory despite Pippen's lack of production. His production and overall minutes should be significantly higher going forward, as Pippen figures to be a big part of South Bay's rotation considering he is a developmental piece for the team's NBA affiliate.
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Lakers' Scotty Pippen: Starting Thursday
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Pippen will start in the Lakers' preseason matchup against the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Pippen will log his first start with Los Angeles in the preseason after playing 12 minutes Wednesday against the Suns. The guard recorded six points and three rebounds in that preseason game. Starting against Minnesota on Thursday, Pippen figures to see a larger workload.
