Ty Jerome was upgraded from out to day-to-day on Sunday's injury report with a back injury. His expected return is Monday, when Memphis hosts New Orleans.
What happened
Ty Jerome is day-to-day with a back injury, according to the injury report released at 1:17 a.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 1. He had been listed as out on Saturday, Oct. 31. The back has been an issue all week. He was listed as day-to-day on Thursday, Oct. 29, cleared the same day, then listed as day-to-day again on Friday before being ruled out Saturday. Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reported that Jerome would not play in Saturday's game against Sacramento. The report lists his expected return as Monday, Nov. 2.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis hosts the Pelicans on Monday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. ET. The Grizzlies are 6-0, sit atop the standings as the first seed and have won six straight. Jerome has been their lead scorer and playmaker, averaging 25.8 points, 5.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 29.9 minutes over five games. Memphis is 5-0 with him and 1-0 without him. Without him, Cameron Boozer played 31.1 minutes and scored 17.7 points, Cedric Coward played 28.2 minutes with 13.0 points, and Jaylen Wells played 27.2 minutes with 12.2 points. Javon Small and Cam Spencer covered guard minutes, at 19.6 and 19.1 minutes.
What to watch
The next injury report before Monday's game against New Orleans will show whether Jerome is cleared. His expected return is listed as Nov. 2, so Monday is the first chance for him to play. A specific playing-time plan has not been announced. Memphis is also watching two other players listed as day-to-day: Scotty Pippen Jr., with a back injury, and Quinten Post, with a right ankle injury. Both could affect the guard and frontcourt rotation.
Is Ty Jerome playing vs Pelicans on Nov. 2?
He is day-to-day with a back injury, and the injury report lists his expected return as Nov. 2. A final decision for Monday's game has not been announced.
When will Ty Jerome be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Monday, Nov. 2, against the Pelicans. He missed Saturday's game against Sacramento.