Blazers’ Pippen has knee surgery

Portland, Ore. — Scottie Pippen had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday and is expected to miss the next three weeks as the Portland Trail Blazers try to catch Sacramento in the Pacific Division.

Pippen, 37, has missed the last four games with swelling in his left knee. It was unclear how Pippen originally injured it.

Orlando’s Hill undergoes surgery on left ankle

Orlando, Fla. — Grant Hill had surgery on his left ankle for the fourth time Tuesday. Doctors are confident he will play again, but there is no timetable for his return.

The Orlando Magic player’s heel was reshaped to realign his left leg during the operation at Duke Medical Center in Durham, N.C.