3 Grizzlies that must be inserted into starting lineup

2. Scotty Pippen Jr.

Prior to going down with what has been labled a bulging disc in his lower back in mid-February, Scotty Pippen Jr. found himself going on a bit of a run with the Grizzlies.

Signed to a two-way deal back in January, the 23-year-old saw himself producing admirably once coming across consistent minutes within Taylor Jenkins' rotation as he posted averages of 11.6 points, 5.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals while shooting 47.4 percent from the floor and 56.5 percent from deep from January 24 through his final game pre-injury on February 12.

Considering his reevaluation time period was approximated to be "at least three weeks," now encroaching on a full month since this report it's safe to assume that the sophomore guard will be back on the hardwood in the not-too-distant future.

With this, the Grizzlies must strongly consider picking up where they had left off with Pippen and thrust him back into the start lineup, for not only could it stand to up his value ahead of the 2024 offseason where he'll be a free agent but it could also give the team a better understanding of what he could bring to the table on a longer-term basis as well.