Ty Jerome is back on the injury report as day-to-day with a back issue, one day after he was cleared. The Grizzlies' leading scorer is in question for Saturday's home game against the Kings, and his expected return date is Oct. 31.
What happened
Ty Jerome was listed as day-to-day with a back issue on the injury report at 6:39 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 30. This is his second back listing in two days. On Thursday, Oct. 29, he was listed as day-to-day with the same back issue and then cleared later that day. The report's comment still refers to the earlier game: "Jerome (back) is available for Thursday's game at Portland." The report lists his expected return as Oct. 31. No other details have been announced.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis hosts the Kings on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m. ET. The Grizzlies are 5-0, have won five straight and sit second in the standings. Jerome has played in all five games and is the focal point of the offense. He is averaging 25.8 points, 5.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 29.9 minutes. If he can't go, the rotation has guard and wing minutes to shuffle. Cedric Coward averages 29.6 minutes and 13.8 points, Jaylen Wells 28.1 minutes and 13.8 points, and Cam Spencer 18.0 minutes and 8.6 points. Cameron Boozer leads the team at 32.1 minutes and 15.8 points. Memphis is 5-0 with Jerome and has not played a game without him.
What to watch
The next injury report before Saturday's game against Sacramento should settle his status. The report lists Oct. 31 as his expected return, which points to the Kings game, but a final decision has not been announced. Two other Grizzlies are on the report. Scotty Pippen Jr. is day-to-day with a back issue, and Quinten Post is day-to-day with a right ankle issue. That could thin the backcourt depth even more.
Is Ty Jerome playing vs the Kings on Saturday?
He is listed as day-to-day with a back issue. The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 31, the day of the Kings game, but his final status for the game has not been announced.
When will Ty Jerome be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 31. He has missed no games this season. He was cleared on Oct. 29 and listed again on Oct. 30.