The 38-year-old Pippen missed 17 games last season because of arthroscopic surgery on the same knee. He returned for Portland's final two regular-season games and the playoff series opener. He missed three games in the playoffs because of swelling in the knee, but returned for the final three games in the Trail Blazers' first-round loss to Dallas.
Pippen raised the possibility of retiring earlier in the week, saying "I question myself whether or not I can play another year. Or this year."
However, general manager John Paxson said Pippen hasn't discussed retiring with him. He expects Pippen to return if the recovery goes well.
A seven-time All-Star, Pippen signed a two-year, US$10 million contract with Chicago last summer.
He is averaging 7.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.25 steals in 22.3 minutes this season.
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