Ty Jerome was downgraded from day-to-day to out for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings with a back injury. Undefeated Memphis will play its first game of the season without him.
What happened
The official injury report filed at 7:48 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 31, lists Ty Jerome as out for that night's game against the Sacramento Kings with a back injury. He had been listed as day-to-day. His status has changed three times since Thursday. He went day-to-day with the back on Oct. 29, was cleared the same day, then returned to day-to-day on Friday, Oct. 30. Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reported that Jerome would not play Saturday against Sacramento. No further detail on the injury has been announced.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis hosts the Kings at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday at 5-0, first in the standings and on a five-game winning streak. Jerome has played in all five wins, averaging 25.8 points, 5.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 29.9 minutes. The Grizzlies have not played a game without him. The roster is already short, with Scotty Pippen Jr. (back) and Quinten Post (ankle) also out. His minutes go to a rotation led by Cameron Boozer (32.1 minutes, 15.8 points), Cedric Coward (29.6, 13.8) and Jaylen Wells (28.1, 13.8). Cam Spencer (18.0, 8.6) and Isaiah Stewart (17.6, 9.8) also play off the bench.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether the back is improving. The official report lists an expected return of Nov. 2. Jerome has moved on and off the report three times since Oct. 29, so watch his status ahead of the next game. Pippen and Post are also out. Memphis will need scoring from Boozer, Coward and Wells to keep its unbeaten start going while Jerome is out.
Is Ty Jerome playing vs Kings on Sat, Oct 31?
No. The official injury report lists him as out for Saturday's game against Sacramento with a back injury.
When will Ty Jerome be back?
The official injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 2. His status will be confirmed on the next injury report.