Ty Jerome
Memphis Grizzlies · Guard · 6′5″ 195 lb · age 29 · Virginia · 8th season
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Lines for Tonight
DraftKings · · game preview →| Stat | Line | Avg | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 26.5 pts | 34.7 pts | 34.7 pts |
| Rebounds | 3.5 reb | 4.3 reb | 4.3 reb |
| Assists | 6.5 ast | 5.7 ast | 5.7 ast |
| 3PM | 3.5 3PM | 3.0 3PM | 3.0 3PM |
| Pts+Reb+Ast | 36.5 pts+reb+ast | 44.7 pts+reb+ast | 44.7 pts+reb+ast |
Over rates and minutes projection: turn on Prediction tools.
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 3 of 3 games · 2nd on MEM in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
60 items · 14 sources this season- Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective host · Report · around the league
Ty Jerome leads the NBA in scoring at 36.5 points per game. His 45 in the opener set a Grizzlies franchise record for an opener.
“Chaotic NBA Opening Week Reaction: Key Injuries & New Contenders? + Major Beef” at 1:01:14 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 6 points ·
- The host says the whole starting lineup against Sacramento had at least four rebounds. The starters he lists appear to be Boozer, Coward, Jaylen Wells, Stewart and Jerome. This lineup is inferred from his list, not stated outright. Quinten Post came off the bench with five rebounds. at 10:41
- The host says that when the Warriors tested Memphis physically, Stewart, Jerome and Edey pushed back. In his opinion, this team is tougher than last year's. at 3:17
- Since the season opener against Utah's drop coverage, Golden State and Sacramento have blitzed and trapped Ty Jerome more to get the ball out of his hands. at 16:48
- Against Sacramento, Jerome went 1-of-6 from three on lower-quality looks but still scored 31 points with 14 made free throws. The host also mentions a 28-point game without saying which one. at 18:01
- The host says Ty Jerome ranks sixth in the NBA in usage rate. at 21:40
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (reported): The host recalls Scotty Pippen Jr. saying that his pressure defense on Jerome in practice doesn't really bother Jerome. at 19:22
“The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a 3-0 start for the third time in franchise history” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points ·
- Memphis moved to 3-0 with a 123-112 win over the 0-3 Kings. Ty Jerome scored 31 on 8-of-17 shooting and 14-of-14 free throws. at 31:43
- Danny said Ty Jerome might make an All-Star team this year and called him a great offensive guard and shot-maker. at 32:07
“GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” · listen ↗
- Podcast Zach LaVine (reported), via Locked On Kings · Relayed report · around the league
After the game, Zach LaVine joked about Ty Jerome's free-throw attempts, saying "it must be nice." The host thinks Jerome took 15 free throws (hedged). Ty Jerome appears to be an opponent and is not on the Kings roster list.
“Zack LaVine GOT ANGRY, but it still wasn't enough to get the Kings over the hump for their first win” at 2:43 · listen ↗
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Ty Jerome scores 31 points to lead the Grizzlies to a 123-112 win over the Kings
- Podcast Locked On Warriors host · Analysis · wording unclear in audio around the league
Memphis is 2-0 and looked good against the Jazz on opening night. The host calls the Grizzlies a team without a star that the Warriors should beat, although Ty Jerome played very well.
“Warriors Collapse, Memphis Capitalizes” at 10:26 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points ·
- Joe Mullinax: Ty Jerome led Memphis with 28 points on 22 shots and went 3/5 from three, with 5 assists and 4 turnovers. at 4:08
- Joe Mullinax: Boozer and Jerome, called the two primary offensive initiators, accounted for 10 of the 25 turnovers. The bench also struggled with turnovers. at 3:11
- Joe Mullinax: Four players made at least three threes: Cam Spencer, Ty Jerome, Cameron Boozer and Jaylen Wells. at 5:32
- Joe Mullinax: The host's opinion: one of Boozer or Jerome should be on the court at all times as the main offensive hub and primary facilitator. at 18:10
“Memphis Grizzlies improve to 2-0 after impressive comeback win over Golden State Warriors” · listen ↗
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · wording unclear in audio around the league
Ty Jerome scored 45 on 17-of-25 shooting, with 5 threes and 6 assists, in a 123-103 opening win over the Jazz.
“Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 4:05 · listen ↗
also reported by DaMichael Cole, Locked On Grizzlies
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Report · around the league
Ty Jerome opened the season with 45 points for Memphis (implied by the comparison to Ja Morant). A host says Jerome 'absolutely is' a clear starting-caliber player so far.
“The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 1:33:04 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league
Memphis beat Golden State 111-108 after a 17-0 run. Cam Boozer had 25 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and hit the first go-ahead winning field goal of his career. Ty Jerome scored 28.
“BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 25:25 · listen ↗
- Podcast The Mismatch · 5 points ·
- In his first game of the season, against the Utah Jazz, Ty Jerome had a 45-5-5 game; a host attended in person. at 12:23
- Jerome's total was the third-most points in a Memphis Grizzlies game, behind only Ja Morant and Desmond Bane. at 12:53
- Ty Jerome lost last season to a calf injury. at 13:14
- Ty Jerome (reported): A host asked Jerome whether something clicked or he finally got minutes. The host relays that Jerome said it was more the minutes and opportunity. at 14:37
- Jerome went 15-of-16 in the paint against Utah. at 15:56
“The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” · listen ↗
- Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective host · Report · wording unclear in audio around the league
Darryn Peterson's team got lit up by Ty Jerome for 45 points.
“Luka Gets Called Out As Lakers Dominate + Who Made A Game 1 Statement?” at 43:14 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 10 points ·
- DaMichael Cole: The host says sustainable means the point-per-minute scoring Jerome showed in last season's 15-game sample, not 45-point games, and that it looks sustainable. at 10:35
- DaMichael Cole: The host predicts that after this game, opponents will put their best wing defender on Jerome and play him more physically than Utah did. at 6:15
- Ty Jerome (reported): At 2025 preseason camp, the host says, Jerome told him he liked the idea of playing with Ja Morant because he would not draw the primary defender. at 5:46
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (reported): Scotty Pippen Jr. said after the game that he was not surprised: he has seen Jerome do this in practice over and over, and he has found him difficult to guard. at 8:28
- Jaylen Wells (reported): Jaylen Wells said that after playing against Jerome over the summer he felt he couldn't stop him, and it was good to see everyone else struggle too. at 9:09
- DaMichael Cole: The host says Zach Edey was a huge factor in Jerome's game because of hard screens, and he will keep setting them. at 10:51
- DaMichael Cole: Utah played mostly drop coverage and did not adjust. Its bigs usually stayed home on Edey, which left Jerome floaters and pull-up threes. at 11:45
- Ty Jerome (quoted): Jerome quote: if teams play them like that he is confident in those shots, and basketball tells you what to do. at 13:25
- DaMichael Cole: The host says the first unit relies on Jerome and Boozer, and on shooting and rebounding. at 18:22
- DaMichael Cole: The host says Spencer, Jerome, Wells and Coward won't put much pressure on the rim. Jerome gets to his floater instead. at 20:07
“Is Ty Jerome's breakout performance sustainable for Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points ·
- Host is very concerned about Utah's point-of-attack defense after Ty Jerome looked like 'prime Steve Nash' against guards Darryn Peterson and Keyonte George. at 22:26
- His last shot was a logo-three pull-up in transition. at 23:46
“The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” · listen ↗
- Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Report · around the league
Ty Jerome scored 45 on 17-of-25 shooting as Memphis beat Utah by about 20. The guest counted 15-of-16 in the paint from the shot chart.
“Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 39:03 · listen ↗
- Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Analysis · around the league
Ty Jerome played 15 total games the previous season. Hosts debate whether that hurts his Most Improved case; two hosts pick him to win.
“LIVE From Chicago! | Numbers On The Board” at 17:32 · listen ↗
- Bluesky @nateduncannba.bsky.social · Report ·
New Dunc'd On is OUT! Every game from tonight, covered. @DannyLeroux and I break down all 11 games on Dunc’d On: Ant and LaMelo vs. Giannis, Haliburton’s return, Ty Jerome, Luka vs. the Warriors, and much more. Plus, next for Porziņģis and Golden State? Search "Dunc'd On"
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league
Joe Mullinax: the Grizzlies beat the Jazz big at home, and Ty Jerome set a new record for scoring in an opening-night game. Joe admits he is 'being a little bit facetious' with his MVP framing. No point total was given.
“GAME NIGHT: Ant/LaMelo SHINE in Debut, Luka talks trash, Ty Jerome goes OFF” at 14:40 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 8 points ·
- Joe Mullinax: Ty Jerome scored 45 points on 25 shots (17/25 FG, 5/10 3PT, 6/7 FT). The host calls it the best opening-night performance in Grizzlies history. at 3:27
- Joe Mullinax: Jerome played 32 minutes and was +22. He led the team with 6 assists. at 3:46
- Joe Mullinax: Host analysis: Jerome created many of his looks off the bounce and went 12 of 15 on two-pointers, not all layups. He was used both as an initiator and as an off-ball scorer on cuts and screens. at 4:40
- Joe Mullinax: Shot distribution: Jerome took 25 shots and Boozer was next with 15. Coward (6), Wells (10) and Zach Edey (5) took 26 combined. at 6:33
- Joe Mullinax: The host says Jerome chose Memphis and took a lesser deal. The host says he was told Jerome probably could not be had at the number Memphis could offer. at 5:19
- Joe Mullinax: Host analysis: a poor playoff performance for the Cavaliers probably lowered Jerome's market value. at 5:40
- Joe Mullinax: The host predicts Jerome will probably cool down a little. at 29:11
- DeMichael Cole (reported): Co-host DeMichael Cole has discussed getting the most out of Scotty Pippen Jr by playing him next to Ty Jerome. The host thinks Pippen and Spencer fit together better when neither has to be the primary initiator. at 18:40
“Ty Jerome's record-breaking performance powers Memphis past the Utah Jazz on NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Ty Jerome' s career-high 45 points leads Grizzlies to a 123-103 victory over Jazz
- Podcast Locked On Jazz · 2 points ·
- Ty Jerome (Memphis) scored 45 points on 25 shots, with 17 made field goals. The hosts called a 45-point night from him very surprising. at 3:11
- Ron Boone: Ron Boone said most of Jerome's shots came one-on-one, not off screens, and that he got hot and hit a logo three. at 3:41
“POSTCAST - STUNNED: Utah Jazz Dominated as Ty Jerome SHOCKS and Memphis Grizzlies DESTROY Lauri Markkanen” · listen ↗
- X Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) · Report ·
Gotta give Tuomas Iisalo some credit in this one. This performance so far looks exactly like the vision he often talks about. The ball is humming, the Grizzlies are hitting bodies, playing physical and getting out in transition. (And they have Ty Jerome)
- Bluesky @johnhollinger.bsky.social · Report ·
Never imagined I'd see the day when Tony Allen had the mic and introduced Ty Jerome in the Grizzlies starting lineup, but here we are.
- Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points ·
- Ty Jerome (reported): DeMichael relays Ty Jerome's comments on Cameron Boozer, paraphrased as saying he doesn't have to teach Boozer anything because Boozer self-corrects. at 17:39
- Joe Mullinax: Joe says this would be a game for Scotty Pippen Jr. to start, but the starting point guard is almost certainly going to be Ty Jerome. at 31:44
“Memphis Grizzlies 2026-2027 NBA season begins - player award preview and final record prediction” · listen ↗
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Prediction · around the league
Ty Jerome is the MIP pick for Memphis as a starting point guard. He played under 15 games last year.
“2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks” at 46:20 · listen ↗
- Podcast The Mismatch · 2 points ·
- Memphis is described as a deep 'try-hard' team, two or three deep at every position with a bunch of B-level players and no A's. Their go-to scorer is Ty Jerome ("coward" may be Cedric Coward; uncertain). at 30:30
- Cameron Boozer, a rookie, is named as a possible second go-to scorer for Memphis alongside Ty Jerome. The hosts also call him the consensus Rookie of the Year pick. at 39:04
“Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | @SAC W | 32 min | 31 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 23 | @GSW W | 32 min | 28 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 21 | UTA W | 32 min | 45 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 5 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 15 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23 | @ATL L | 24 min | 17 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 20 | BOS L | 25 min | 16 pts | 1 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 18 | DEN W | 25 min | 21 pts | 9 reb | 9 ast | 5 3PM |
| Mar 13 | @DET L | 25 min | 21 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 10 | @PHI L | 25 min | 26 pts | 2 reb | 8 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 7 | LAC L | 25 min | 23 pts | 2 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 3 | @MIN L | 24 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 25 | GSW L | 24 min | 22 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 21 | @MIA L | 22 min | 17 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 11 | @DEN L | 21 min | 19 pts | 1 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 9 | @GSW L | 20 min | 19 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 7 | @POR L | 20 min | 13 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 4 | @SAC W | 21 min | 28 pts | 1 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 2 | MIN W | 20 min | 19 pts | 6 reb | 8 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 31 | MIN L | 20 min | 20 pts | 1 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 3 · Waiting 2
- Waiting Joe Mullinax: Memphis will trade Ty Jerome to a contender by the trade deadline.
2026-10-13 · Podcast · by 2027-02-06 Flag - Waiting Joe Mullinax: Ty Jerome has a breakout season.
2026-10-19 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12 Flag - Came true Joe Mullinax: Ty Jerome starts Memphis's opener against Charlotte.
2026-10-14 · Podcast · for vs UTA, 2026-10-22 · result: started, 32 min Flag - Came true DaMichael Cole: Ty Jerome starts on opening night.
2026-10-13 · Podcast · for vs UTA, 2026-10-22 · result: started, 32 min Flag - Came true DaMichael Cole: Ty Jerome plays in the rotation against Sacramento.
2026-02-04 · Podcast · for @ SAC, 2026-02-05 · result: started, 21 min Flag