Ty Jerome was listed as day-to-day on Thursday night with back tightness and is questionable for the Grizzlies' game at Portland. Memphis is 4-0 and could be without its leading scorer for the first time this season.
What happened
Ty Jerome went on the injury report Thursday, Oct. 29, at 9:34 p.m. ET as day-to-day. The injury is a back issue. He had no previous status on the report. The report's comment reads: "Jerome is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers due to back tightness." The report lists his expected return as Oct. 29, the same day as the game in Portland. No other Grizzlies are on the report. No other detail on the injury has been announced.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis plays at the Trail Blazers on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 10 p.m. ET. The Grizzlies are 4-0, have won four straight and hold the second seed. Jerome has been at the center of that start. In four games he is averaging 29.8 points, 6.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 31.3 minutes. Memphis is 4-0 with him and has not played a game without him. Behind him, Cameron Boozer averages 33.1 minutes and 15.3 points, Cedric Coward 30.5 minutes and 12.7 points, and Jaylen Wells 28.9 minutes and 14.8 points. Cam Spencer adds 8.8 points in 16.8 minutes.
What to watch
The next step is Jerome's status for tipoff in Portland. The report lists Oct. 29 as his expected return, but he is still questionable and no final decision has been announced. If he sits, watch how Memphis splits his 31.3 minutes among Wells, Coward and Spencer. The next update to the injury report will show whether the back tightness carries past Thursday. The schedule after the Portland game has not been announced.
Is Ty Jerome playing at the Trail Blazers on Thursday?
He is questionable with back tightness. A final decision has not been announced.
When will Ty Jerome be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 29, the day of the Portland game. He is day-to-day.