Scotty Pippen Jr.

Morant returned to the Grizzlies' lineup on Saturday after missing six games with a hamstring injury. He did so while playing for a new head coach, as interim Toumas Iisalo grabbed the reins after Taylor Jenkins's firing. The point guard's efficiency wasn't great, as he shot 9-of-23 from the field, but 10 assists countered his four turnovers. When healthy, Morant has been a superior option in eight-cat formats and team builds in which turnovers are punted. Memphis's four-game Week 22 includes a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back, so there may be another opportunity for Scotty Pippen Jr. to start. Pippen played 23 minutes off the bench against the Lakers, finishing with 16 points, three rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers.

Morant has missed the last six games with a strained left hamstring, but is set to return in the Grizzlies' first game without Taylor Jenkins Saturday against the Lakers. The 25-year-old point guard's return will push Scotty Pippen Jr. back to the bench.

Morant is questionable after missing the Grizzlies' last six games. His presence at shootaround is a positive sign for his chances of making a return in Memphis' first game without Taylor Jenkins at the helm. Scotty Pippen Jr. will likely return to a reserve role if Morant returns.

Morant returned to the Grizzlies' lineup on Saturday after missing six games with a hamstring injury. He did so while playing for a new head coach, with Toumas Iisalo grabbing the reins on an interim basis, after Taylor Jenkins was fired earlier this week after six seasons at the helm. The point guard's efficiency wasn't great, as he shot 9-of-23 from the field, but 10 assists countered his four turnovers. When healthy, Morant has been a superior option in eight-cat formats and team builds in which turnovers are punted. Memphis's four-game Week 22 includes a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back, so there may be another opportunity for Scotty Pippen Jr. to start. Pippen played 23 minutes off the bench against the Lakers, finishing with 16 points, three rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers.

While Bagley's status does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, that is not the case for Morant. The Grizzlies' starting point guard has missed the previous six games, with Scotty Pippen Jr. replacing him in the starting lineup for the last two. Pippen will head to the bench if Morant plays, but those who added him should not immediately drop the backup point guard. The Grizzlies open Week 22 with a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back, so Pippen may still have value there.