GRIZZLIES ACQUIRE SCOTTY PIPPEN JR. TO TWO-YEAR, TWO-WAY DEAL DESPITE INJURY WOES

Grizzlies acquire Scotty Pippen Jr. to two-year, two-way deal despite injury woes

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Grizzlies acquire Scotty Pippen Jr. to two-year, two-way deal despite injury woes

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