Grizzlies signing Scotty Pippen Jr to two-way deal

The Grizzlies are signing guard Scotty Pippen Jr. to a two-way contract, agent Erika Ruiz told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Memphis confirmed the news about five minutes later in a press release.

Interestingly, the deal is for two years, Wojnarowski reported. That’s a rarity in the world of two-way deals.

Pippen, 22, is 6-foot-3 and was waived by the Lakers before the season. He spent last season mostly with the South Bay Lakers of the G League, appearing in six games with the parent club. He appeared in two preseason games in October, averaging 4.5 points and 2.5 rebounds.

The son of Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, the younger Pippen is likely headed to the Memphis Hustle of the G League, though he will definitely get a chance to contribute for the Grizzlies, given their massive injury list.

Free agent G Scottie Pippen Jr. has agreed on a two-year, two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, agent Erika Ruiz of @KlutchSports tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/66OACVz1Je

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 16, 2024