This is on top of Scotty Pippen Jr. being out out for at least three month s following left big toe surgery. Then there is the frontcourt, where centers Zach Edey (offseason ankle surgery) and Brandon Clarke (knee scope) are out for the opening few weeks of the season as they recover.

Former NBA player Evan Turner voices frustration behind Ja Morant's inability to be on the court and what it means for the Memphis Grizzlies.