Start Scotty Pippen Jr. if Ja Morant sits vs. the Warriors


Alex Hunter analyzes Scottie Pippen Jr.’s fantasy value if Ja Morant (back) is out for Thursday’s game between the Grizzlies and Warriors.

Ja Morant ($9,000; back) is questionable tonight vs. the Warriors, while Marcus Smart ($4,100; shoulder) is doubtful.

Below, I break down my favorite value play from the Grizzlies if Morant is out.


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PG Scotty Pippen Jr., Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, $4,000

If Morant is ruled out and joins Smart on the sidelines tonight, the Grizzlies will be very shorthanded on ball handlers. Scotty Pippen Jr. would likely start at point guard in this situation and he would be a must-have value play at his low $4,000 salary on DraftKings.

Memphis has been without both Morant and Smart six times this season and, as a starter, Pippen Jr. flourished in those contests, with 33.7 FPTS in 26.2 minutes per game, with that latter number ranking third for the Grizzlies. With both Morant and Smart off the court this season, Pippen Jr. leads Memphis with a 36.1% assist rate — which is a 4.9 percentage point lift from his average — and he scores 1.2 FPTS per minute.

Pippen Jr. would be in line for at least 25 minutes if Morant is out and he would destroy his cheap salary in this fast paced setting vs. the Warriors. Both Memphis and Golden State rank inside the top 10 in pace this season and this game’s total is set at 236.5 points on the DraftKings Sportsbook, which is the second-highest of the 13 NBA games on the schedule Thursday.

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With Ja Morant potentially sitting out against the Warriors, it’s time for the Grizzlies to give Scotty Pippen Jr. the starting nod. Pippen has shown flashes of brilliance this season and has proven that he can hold his own on both ends of the court.

Starting Pippen would not only give him valuable experience but also provide the team with a different look and dynamic on offense. His scoring ability and playmaking skills could be crucial in helping the Grizzlies secure a win against a tough Warriors team.

So, if Morant is indeed sidelined, it’s time to unleash Pippen and see what he can do as a starter. It could be the spark that the Grizzlies need to come out on top in this matchup. #StartScottyPippenJr #GrindCity

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